Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
Fewer North Korean women dying due to complications of pregnancy: UN report
WHO says maternal mortality rate has dropped 43% since 2000, which follows years of international aid for DPRK women
Ask a North Korean: What snacks are most popular in the DPRK?
The state gives out low-quality sweets on major holidays, but what people really covet are imported treats from abroad
More North Koreans sticking mysterious objects on face masks, state media shows
Mask accessories could be indicator of COVID vaccination or other health status, though their purpose remains unclear
State media review: North Korea rejects humanitarian aid as ‘poison candy’
An in-depth analysis of calls to resist outside help, praise for a new greenhouse farm, an animated love story and more
Pyongyang Chronicles: A modern-day Judas at Kim Il Sung University
An early friendship ends with betrayal, demonstrating how the North Korean system begets hypocrisy and doublethink
Defector lawmaker in hot water over remarks linking North Korea to Jeju massacre
Tae Yong-ho says Kim Il Sung ordered communist riot ahead of killings, leading to accusations that he defamed victims
Large construction camp pops up near Pyongyang’s foreign leader guesthouses
Workers made camp in same exclusive area to build luxurious palace for Chinese leader Xi Jinping ahead of state visit
North Korean ferry capsized near Wonsan naval base, satellite imagery shows
Ship appears to have been docked closer to city center before being moved, suggesting unrepairable issue
Seoul denies civic group’s request to visit North Korea for family reunion talks
Unification ministry says it cannot verify invitation that ROK civic group says it received from DPRK organization
How elite North Korean women have shattered the glass ceiling under Kim Jong Un
Daughter’s frequent appearances and women in key posts showcase shifting attitudes about roles women can play
