The Past, Present, and Future of Capital Punishment in South Korea
The National Human Rights Commission of Korea has called for the Korea to join the coalition of OECD states in outlawing state-sanctioned executions.
North-South Family Reunions are a Modest Step Forward for Better Inter-Korean Ties
In just a few days, almost two hundred family members from North and South who were separated in the Korean War will again be able to meet loved ones.
Discord on South Korea’s “Island of World Peace”
A recent influx of Yemeni refugees on Jeju has given rise to a confluence of economic, social, and cultural concerns among South Koreans.
What Do We Know About Third-Country Born North Korean Children?
As the motives and routes of defection from North Korea diversify, the number of defectors’ children born in third countries has been increasing.
Five Misconceptions About Recovering the Remains of America’s Korean War Servicemen Missing in North Korea
There are 36,574 Americans listed by the Department of Defense as having been killed in the Korean War and approximately 5,300 are still in North Korea.
The Significance of North Korea’s Repatriation of American Soldiers’ Remains
On July 27, some 55 sets of human remains were transferred to U.S. military personnel by North Korean military officials in the city of Wonson, North Korea.
UN Special Rapporteur Calls for Investigation of North Korean Waitresses’ Defection
UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in North Korea calls for an investigation into defection of 12 North Korean waitresses and their manager.
Family Reunions Should Be a Priority in Inter-Korea Relations
This August, a group of around 100 Koreans from both sides of the DMZ will be able to reunite with family members for the first time since 2015.
U.S. Withdraws from UN Human Rights Council Which Played a Critical Role in Pressing the DPRK on Human Rights
The role the Council played in focusing attention on North Korea’s atrocious human rights record is one of the great successes of the Human Rights Council.
American Citizens Detained in North Korea and their Potential Impact on U.S. Policy
Beginning with the detention of Euna Lee and Lisa Ling, holding American citizens has become a frequent irritant in America’s relationship with North Korea.