Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
North Korea in September 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from September 1 to September 31, 2024
CIA seeks new North Korean informants, declaring it’s ‘open for business’
US agency releases Korean instructions on how to contact securely in bid to expand intel-gathering on secretive country
North Korea launches trash balloons a day after missiles parade through Seoul
23rd barrage this year disrupts flights and raises concerns about potential to cause forest fires as winter approaches
Kim Jong Un inspects flood recovery in third visit to affected areas since July
Tour of home reconstruction underlines leader’s push to show concern for victims and divert blame for disaster
How Japan’s new leader could change tack on nuclear neighbor North Korea
Shigeru Ishiba has questioned Tokyo’s focus on sanctions at expense of dialogue, despite his reputation as defense hawk
North Korea’s foreign minister denounces US ‘hegemony’ at BRICS forum in Russia
An in-depth analysis of endorsing ‘multipolar’ global order, revision to disaster law and first Kim-Xi letters in months
Seongmin Lee: How USB flash drives can empower North Koreans
North Korean defector-activist discusses how his experiences inspired him to spread outside information in the DPRK
UN envoy calls for reparations for victims of North Korean human rights abuse
Elizabeth Salmon endorses support even if impossible to hold perpetrators accountable in annual report to UN
North Korea wins record third U-20 women’s World Cup after beating Japan
DPRK joins US and Germany as only countries to win tournament three times following undefeated run in Colombia
US soldier who fled to North Korea walks free after guilty plea
King sentenced to one year in prison despite charges including desertion, but released early for ‘good behavior’