UN Special Rapporteur Leads Effort Opposing China’s Forcible Repatriation of North Korean Refugees
China’s forced repatriation of North Koreans who fled their country is a violation of international human rights law.
North Korean Refugees: Uptick in Number Reaching South Korea but China Is Forcibly Returning Refugees
The number of North Korean refugees reaching South Korea has increased; at the same time, China is forcibly returning many to North Korea.
Putin Seeks North Korean Arms for Russia’s War Against Ukraine, Threatens UN Sanctions against Pyongyang’s Nuclear Weapons
For the first time in over four years, Kim Jong-un traveled outside North Korea for an in-person meeting with Vladimir Putin.
Dysfunctional Senate Prevents Confirmation of U.S. Ambassador for North Korean Human Rights
Dysfunction in the Congress is preventing the confirmation on Julie Turner as U.S. Special Envoy for North Korea Human Rights.
South and North Korea Take Leadership Roles at the United Nations: Differences are Striking
North and South Korea are set to take up new leadership roles in the United Nations at the World Health Organiztion and the Security Council.
Senate Committee Hearing on North Korean Human Rights Envoy Julie Turner: Confirmation Appears Imminent
In her confirmation hearing, Norht Korea Human Rights Enoy nominee Julie Turner identified five key areas that will be her focus.
Seoul Releases Critical Report Discussing North Korean Human Rights Abuses
South Korea publishes its first public report on North Korean human rights since the passage of the 2016 North Korea Human Rights Act.
To Young North Korea Watchers
When learning how to become a North Korea Watcher, what are good skills to have and what types of analysis shuold you avoid?
UN Special Rapporteur Focuses on Women’s Rights in First Report to UN Human Rights Council
The new UN Special Rapporteur has focused her first report to the UN Human Rights Council on women’s rights in North Korea.
Longitudinal Attitudes in South Korea on Nuclear Proliferation
This piece is one of 12 contributions to KEI’s special project on South Korea’s nuclear armament debate that will run on The Peninsula blog over…