Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
North Koreans who fled south in boat ‘disillusioned’ by Kim Jong Un regime: NIS
Intelligence agency says group that defected across inter-Korean maritime border related, watched ROK TV before escape
WHO plans to send oxygen treatment units to North Korea to treat ‘severe’ COVID
Health body receives sanctions exemption for hundreds of units, signaling possible rise in virus cases
Mongolia detains 4 North Koreans who illegally crossed into country from China
Expert says Ulaanbataar may be trying to curry favor with Pyongyang ahead of key diplomatic anniversary
State media review: ‘Little Boy’ spooks North Korea ahead of warm weather season
An in-depth analysis of warnings to brace for El Niño, more anti-ROK animations, a women’s clothing expo and more
Multiple North Koreans cross maritime border to South Korea, Seoul says
At least one child among several DPRK residents reportedly aboard fishing boat that sailed into ROK waters
US pick for DPRK human rights envoy warns rights abuses threaten global security
Julie Turner outlines plan to address North Korea’s ‘protracted’ human rights crises as Washington pointperson on issue
Fishermen convicted of crimes after detainment in North Korea to receive retrial
Seoul prosecutors says ROK citizens were wrongly accused over 50 years ago due to anti-communist sentiment
How North Korean mining has left a toxic legacy for the country’s people
Satellite imagery shows a lack of safeguards has led to contamination of rivers and soil and endangered human health
UN committee questions China about forced deportation of North Korean women
Advocate says inquiry is sign of UN efforts to hold Beijing accountable for human rights violations against defectors
North Korea continues to persecute tens of thousands of religious believers: US
State Department calls DPRK’s denial of religious freedom ‘absolute,’ highlighting executions, torture and arrests
