Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
South Korea must do more to help the children of North Koreans born in China
Seoul lumps third-country-born kids with other defectors, but they need targeted help to adjust to life in ROK
North Korea breaks its silence on Travis King, but leaves his fate up in the air
DPRK uses American soldier’s case to take swipe at US, while suggesting it may wash its hands of ‘intruder’ in the end
North Korea slams US over planned Security Council meeting on DPRK human rights
Expert says Pyongyang eager to criticize alleged abuses in other countries but bristles at any mention of its own
Seoul officials demand China refrain from repatriating North Korean defectors
Unification minister calls on Beijing to abide by global norms, as thousands could be sent home when the DPRK reopens
Overseas North Koreans face lengthy reeducation when borders open, defectors say
Pyongyang will be extremely suspicious of those who have lived abroad for years during pandemic, escapees tell NK News
China opposes UN Security Council meeting on North Korean human rights abuses
Beijing’s mission to UN criticizes ‘politicization’ of human rights issues, but meeting still likely to take place
WHO receives sanctions exemption to send disaster relief to North Korea
UN sanctions body approves proposal to ship tents for humanitarian aid efforts, as DPRK grapples with typhoon damage
North Korean leader blames ‘irresponsible’ officials for typhoon damage
State media reports Kim Jong Un visited flooded farmlands on east coast, mobilized military to aid locals
US requests UN Security Council meeting to discuss North Korea human rights
Washington says briefing next week would be first since 2017 and is ‘long overdue’
North Korea preparing for imminent border reopening: Tour company
Koryo Tours says ‘reliable’ DPRK sources point to citizens re-entering country for first time in nearly four years
