Special Rapporteur Discusses North Korea’s Engagement with the UN on Human Rights
North Korea has participated in the UN’s Universal Periodic Review of human rights, while it has been unwilling to engage other UN human rights mechanisms.
Engaging the Koreas on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
The SDGs are ambitious and aspirational, and there is plenty of branding, bluster and propaganda by governments, but both Koreas take them seriously.
Failed Stockholm Meeting May Mean Rough Road Ahead for U.S. and North Korea
What the North Koreans do not understand, however, is that as Trump becomes increasingly focused on reelection, foreign policy may become less important.
The Objectives of Collaboration by Russia and North Korea’s News Agencies
A delegation of top Russian media representatives visited Pyongyang where TASS, the largest Russian news agency and KCNA signed a new cooperation agreement.
Tokyo Commemoration Focuses on Abduction of Japanese by North Korea in 1970s; Issue Is Far from Resolved
It is clear that North Korea will have to show progress on resolving the abduction issue to move relations forward with Japan.
U.S. Extends Ban on Travel to North Korea; Military Threat not Travel Danger is the Reason
The U.S. should allow exceptions for humanitarian travel to the NGOs who play an important role in demonstrating the humanitarian values of Americans.
Missile Testing – What is North Korea Signaling and to Whom?
What is North Korea signaling with the missile test? Pyongyang is frustratingly opaque, but U.S. response should be based on its own desired outcomes.
State Department Report finds North Korea Policies Encourage Human Trafficking
U.S. State Department’s 2019 Trafficking in Persons Report is a frank, tough, and accurate criticism of North Korea’s abysmal human rights record.
Reflecting on Face-to-Face Diplomacy with Kim Jong-un
While there is often a certain criticism of whether face-to-face diplomacy is just photo-ops , don’t jump to conclusions right away.
Is Tight Money and Sanctions Driving North Korea into Depression?
We don’t normally pay much attention to North Korea’s monetary or fiscal policies, but they could be the key to restarting negotiations.