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Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
Why Kim Jong Un’s farming ‘revolution’ will do little to curb food insecurity
At latest plenum, North Korea promised bright communist future but refused to address chronic structural issues
No signs of death and starvation at inter-Korean border, UNC officials say
Personnel at Joint Security Area say DPRK’s patterns of activity unchanged despite reports of deadly famine
Timeline: From a missile-heavy military parade to urgent food issues
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from February 1 - February 28
North Korea in February 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from February 1, 2023 to February 28, 2023
Seoul to screen North Korean defectors for radiation from past nuclear tests
Experts say radiation around Punggye-ri test site may pose risk to residents but disagree on dangers to other countries
Settling in Seoul: A North Korean defector discovers the concept of hobbies
DPRK society insists individuals live for collective, but people in the South can explore their own interests
State media review: North Korea dangles promise of new homes to motivate farmers
An in-depth analysis of agriculture policy changes, a religious group’s denunciation, frog oil cosmetics and more
New simulator drives home human toll of nuclear conflict with North Korea
While nominally a game, ‘Nuclear War Simulator’ realistically depicts DPRK attack scenarios and what’s at stake
Kim Jong Un calls for stronger party control to solve nation’s food problems
State media short on details about solutions after North Korean officials hold four-day meeting on agricultural issues
Former ROK cabinet officials indicted over forced repatriation of North Koreans
Moon Jae-in’s foreign minister faces abuse of power charges related to 2019 case involving two DPRK fishermen
