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Building Confidence in Denuclearization: A Roadmap for the Korean Peninsula
September 29, 2018

Building Confidence in Denuclearization: A Roadmap for the Korean Peninsula

By Tom Plant
Unlocking progress on denuclearization will take carefully thought-out confidence-building.

The Singapore Summit's Failure on North Korean Human Rights
June 14, 2018

The Singapore Summit's Failure on North Korean Human Rights

By John Sifton
Romancing Kim in Singapore won't denuclearize North Korea or improve its human rights record.
Why Rex Tillerson Must Bring Up Human Rights on His First Asia Trip
March 13, 2017

Why Rex Tillerson Must Bring Up Human Rights on His First Asia Trip

By John Sifton
As Rex Tillerson prepares to head to China, Japan, and South Korea on his first major trip, he can't forget about human rights.

In Liberation Day Speech, South Korea's President Reasserts Importance of THAAD
August 16, 2016

In Liberation Day Speech, South Korea's President Reasserts Importance of THAAD

By Ankit Panda
Park Geun-hye challenged critics of the missile defense system to offer an alternative and condemned human rights abuses in North Korea.

Kim Jong-un Gets Called Out in New US Sanctions. Now What?
July 07, 2016

Kim Jong-un Gets Called Out in New US Sanctions. Now What?

By Ankit Panda
How will North Korea react to the U.S. slapping sanctions on Kim Jong-un?

US Student Sentenced to 15 Years Hard Labor in North Korea
March 17, 2016

US Student Sentenced to 15 Years Hard Labor in North Korea

By Catherine Putz
Otto Warmbier was convicted of subversion for stealing a political poster from his hotel.

Did a North Korean Chemical Weapons Expert Actually Defect to Europe?
July 10, 2015

Did a North Korean Chemical Weapons Expert Actually Defect to Europe?

By John Power
Amid media furor, there is little evidence for the defection of a North Korean chemical weapons expert.
North Korean Human Rights Abuses on the Agenda at UN Security Council
December 23, 2014

North Korean Human Rights Abuses on the Agenda at UN Security Council

By Ankit Panda
Despite Chinese and Russian opposition, the UN Security Council will discuss North Korea's human rights record.

North Korea Calls for UN Security Council Investigation of CIA Torture
December 17, 2014

North Korea Calls for UN Security Council Investigation of CIA Torture

By Ankit Panda
In an attempt to deflect criticism of its own human rights record, North Korea is calling for a UNSC session on the CIA.

China Not Invited to Kim Jong-il's Death Anniversary Commemoration
December 09, 2014

China Not Invited to Kim Jong-il's Death Anniversary Commemoration

By Ankit Panda
The North Korean government will not invite China to the commemoration of Kim Jong-il's third death anniversary.

UN Calls for Prosecution of North Korean Leadership
November 20, 2014

UN Calls for Prosecution of North Korean Leadership

By Ankit Panda
For the first time, a UN General Assembly resolution on human rights in North Korea has called for an ICC referral.
North Korea Lashes Out as International Criminal Court Threat Looms
October 22, 2014

North Korea Lashes Out as International Criminal Court Threat Looms

By Ankit Panda
A North Korean diplomat strongly rejected accusations that human rights violations are taking place in North Korea.

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