Challenges and Successes on the Korean Peninsula in 2020
South Korea in 2020 faced difficult challenges both off and on the Korean Peninsula. As in other states, the coronavirus pandemic took center stage by…
UN Security Council Discusses Human Rights in North Korea for the First Time in Three Years
The UN Security Council discussed North Korea’s human rights abuses in a closed session on Friday December 11. Because of the Covid pandemic, it was…
North Korea Human Rights on the UN General Assembly Agenda
In the next few days, the United Nations General Assembly will approve a resolution on “The Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic…
North Korea’s Trade with China Continues to Collapse from COVID-19
North Korea’s decision to enact strict border controls at the onset of the COVID-19 outbreak in China continues to have a significant effect on trade.
North Korea and the COVID Crisis: The Sanctions Angle
China and South Korea are best positioned to play a role in helping North Korea, and should exploit the discretion they are being given to act.
North Korea’s Problem with the Covid-19 Truth
Pyongyang has taken extensive steps to protect against the COVID-19. 180 countries and territories have declared that they have cases, why can’t North Korea?
What is North Korea Signaling with its March Missile Tests?
The timing of the two March missile tests is curious in light of the COVID-19 crisis currently gripping much of the world.
Japan Joins U.S. and South Korea in Backing Away from Criticizing North Korea’s Human Rights
In the last year or so, Japan has quietly backed away from championing human rights in North Korea at the United Nations.
DPRK Menstrual Health Product Consumer Report
For North Korean women sanitary pads are crucial to having opportunities to earn money, to travel, and to feel productive and well.
North Korean Coal Smuggling, Still Profitable
North Korea’s trade deficit can be partially explained by the revenue generated from Pyongyang’s illicit exports of coal exports.