Home > News > NK Human Rights Issues

Possibility of Mobilization of Prisoners for Nuke Test Raised 
Date : February 16, 2013
According to No Fence, the Japanese North Korean human rights organization, there is a high possibility that North Korean political prisoners were mobilized to dig t…
Increasing Number of Chinese Tourists in North Korea 
Date : February 15, 2013
Yonhap News reported that despite North Korea’s nuclear test, Chinese tourists are continuing to visit North Korea.Even with Kim Jong Il’s birthday coming soon (Fe…
U.S. Likely to Back Establishment of COI 
Date : February 14, 2013
Reports emanating from U.S. officials have suggested that the U.S. will back the establishment of a Commission of Inquiry into crimes against humanity in North Korea…
Easing of North Korea’s Guilt by Association Punishment 
Date : February 14, 2013
According to Yonhap News, Kim Jong Eun has given the order to ease the punishments given to those that might usually be affected by the guilt by association system. &nbs…
Will the Nuke Test Lead to Infertility and Abnormalities? 
Date : February 13, 2013
While the rest of the world is focused on the nuclear test itself, Radio Free Asia reported yesterday about the future impact of the North Korean authorities' third nucle…
Citizens Failing to Receive Rations 
Date : February 13, 2013
A recent report by Radio Free Asia has exposed how North Korean citizens are not receiving rations from food aid. The exposé contradicts reports released…
Power Problems in North Korea 
Date : February 13, 2013
North Koreans are having a difficult time charging cell phones due to the frequent electricity blackouts.   Radio Free Asia has reported from a source that in the …
China's Loosened Control of Defectors 
Date : February 13, 2013
China has started to loosen their controls over and pursuit of North Korean defectors.   A defection broker reported to Radio Free Asia that when the Tumen River f…
French Organization’s Food Aid to North Korean Children 
Date : February 13, 2013
Radio Free Asia has reported that the French relief organization, Triangle Génération Humanitaire, is leading 4 food aid projects for North Korean children.…
Pyongyang's Rice Prices Drop 
Date : February 12, 2013
According to the Daily NK, North Korea's rice prices and exchange rates, which have been continuously increasing since last year, have dropped. The Daily NK's regularly …
European Parliament Resolution Backs COI 
Date : February 12, 2013
The European Parliament has given strong backing to the establishment of a Commission of Inquiry (COI) in to crimes against humanity in North Korea in an adopted resoluti…
Camp No. 25 Grows in Size 
Date : February 12, 2013
North Korean Economy Watch has reported for the second time in a matter of weeks of the possible extension of a political prison camp in the country. Camp No. 25 in Chong…
Kim Jong Eun’s Childhood to Feature in Textbooks 
Date : February 7, 2013
Radio Free Asia has reported that the North Korean authorities will put the story of Kim Jong Eun’s childhood in North Korea’s school textbooks from this…
Military Mobilization Limiting People's Movements 
Date : February 6, 2013
The increased military mobilization in North Korea in recent days has led to limits being placed on the movement of civilians. The restrictions of mov…
"Aprok River" Causes a Stir in North Korea 
Date : February 6, 2013
According to Radio Free Asia, the Chinese novel, "Aprok River," which is about the Korean War, is spreading rapidly in North Korea, and it is stirring up controversy amon…
 
   61  62  63  64  65  66  67  68  69  70    
and or