Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
Chinese ambassador thanks North Korea for allowing ‘special’ entry in March
Remark appears to confirm DPRK made one-off exception to COVID controls to allow Wang Yajun to take up post in Pyongyang
‘Oppa Ganbu Style’: Why growth medications are popular among North Korean elites
Experts say height and appearance has become a symbol of status and power in DPRK
Russian envoy to North Korea says diplomats preparing to leave, cites shortages
Alexander Matsegora throws cold water on rumors of imminent border reopening, decries ‘isolation’ and ‘health problems’
1 in 10 North Koreans faces modern slavery, highest prevalence in world: Report
Global Slavery Index finds DPRK to blame for forced labor, human trafficking and other constraints on individual freedom
State media review: North Korea provides a front-row seat to anti-Yoon protests
An in-depth analysis of propaganda on ROK demonstrations, tourism promotion, agricultural drought and more
Bowling over Pyongyang: How a Chinese club brought cricket to North Korea
A wild idea over drinks led group of Commonwealth expats to bring Golden Ducks, cucumber sandwiches and more to the DPRK
EU leaders join Seoul in condemning North Korean nuclear and missile development
Europe will never accept Pyongyang’s ‘back door’ nuclear armament, European Council president says after meeting
How a US ambassador navigated North Korean tumult – Ep. 290
Kathleen Stephens discusses the DPRK’s 2010 attacks on South Korea, the breakdown of six-party talks and more
North Korea exported record amount of fake hair to China in April, data shows
Expert says DPRK has used prison labor in past to turn human hair imports into wigs, fake beards and eyelashes
Settling in Seoul: What is it like to speak to South Koreans about North Korea?
People in the DPRK are curious about the far wealthier South, but the interest doesn’t always go in the other direction
