Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
Kim Jong Un kicks off construction of major greenhouse farm near Chinese border
State media claims greenhouse project will be ‘largest-ever,’ aimed at boosting agriculture and flood recovery efforts
North Korea sent ‘thousands’ of workers to Russia, South Korea says
Seoul warns of sanctions violations as ROK spy agency reports on dispatch of DPRK construction workers last year
North Korean troops resume fighting in Russia’s Kursk region, Zelensky says
But they have suffered heavy losses according to Ukrainian president after being temporarily withdrawn from combat
Kim calls for stronger combat readiness while pledging support for Russia’s war
Leader blamed US for instigating conflicts in Gaza, Syria and Ukraine in speech to mark KPA founding anniversary
Trump, Ishiba call for North Korea’s denuclearization amid DPRK resistance
US president also touted his relationship with Kim as asset, vowing Washington would have relations with Pyongyang
Ask A North Korean: How do North Koreans manage their time?
Rose writes about how ‘unimportant’ the concept of time is to citizens and why punctuality is not a thing in North Korea
Kim Jong Un scales back scope of hospital construction at new project launch
North Korean leader’s speech suggests sanctioned equipment supply lines secured in ‘20x10’ rural development push
North Korean figure skaters head to Harbin for Asian Winter Games
An in-depth analysis of DPRK’s medal hopes, a 250-mile pilgrimage to honor Kim Il Sung and frigid weather conditions
UN office urges NGOs to improve North Korean human rights record keeping
OHCHR report criticizes separate databases but civic groups raise issue of victims’ consent and confidentiality
Dan Gudgeon: How South Korea’s language on North Korea shapes peace narrative
Researcher talks how narratives about identity shape the success or failure of peace processes and ontological security
