Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
How the world may have missed out on seeing North Korea’s prison camps in person
DPRK twice looked set to invite Amnesty International, but distrust thwarted chance to learn more about rights abuses
Russia delivers 1K tons of wheat flour to North Korea in June: Customs agency
Latest in series of grain shipments this year comes amid continuing reports of food shortages in DPRK
State media review: North Korea claims economic success but admits shortages
An in-depth review of Cabinet meetings on economy, water-logged cities and ‘random’ fashion sins
UN food program projects threefold rise in funding needs for aid to North Korea
World Food Program says it plans to resume array of activities if DPRK reopens, estimating it needs $38M in second half
Shocked Soviets: What embassy records reveal about North Korean market activity
Declassified archives show DPRK was a tough place to live even during era now remembered for stability
Unification ministry to downsize agencies handling North Korea cooperation
Seoul cites strained inter-Korean ties for budgets cuts, after president called for overhaul of ministry
On YouTube, ROK minister nominee spread fringe theories of North Korean collapse
Experts say videos raise concerns about judgment of Kim Yung-ho, president’s pick to lead unification ministry
Timeline: From reports of starvation in North Korea to Blinken’s trip to China
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from June 1 - June 30
North Korean students win hacking contest hosted by US-based firm: State media
Experts say online competitions allow DPRK to hone skills that can be used in both positive applications and cyber crime
North Korea in June 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from June 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023
