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The IOC Should Help Protect North Korean Athletes Returning From the Paris Olympics

The IOC Should Help Protect North Korean Athletes Returning From the Paris Olympics

By Robbie Newton
Returning athletes have reportedly faced “ideological evaluations” and potential punishment for actions that their government views with suspicion.

Time to Bring Kim Jong Un Before the International Criminal Court

Time to Bring Kim Jong Un Before the International Criminal Court

By Lee Min-yong
Given Pyongyang’s military assistance to Russia, Ukraine now has standing to pursue an ICC case against the North Korean leader.
The Dire State of Women’s Rights in North Korea

The Dire State of Women’s Rights in North Korea

By Sang Yong Lee
While the country espouses an official commitment to gender equality, the reality for women is one of discrimination and limited opportunities.

North Korean Workers Abroad Can’t Escape the Regime’s Human Rights Abuses

North Korean Workers Abroad Can’t Escape the Regime’s Human Rights Abuses

By Lee Sang Yong
The world must expand its channels of communication with North Koreans working overseas to prevent human rights abuse.

10 Years After the UN Report: The International Community’s Role in Improving Human Rights in North Korea

10 Years After the UN Report: The International Community’s Role in Improving Human Rights in North Korea

By Ilhyeok Kim
The Commission of Inquiry Report on North Korea shocked the world with revelations of horrific abuses. It's time to take stock of what progress has been achieved since then.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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North Korea’s Human Rights Abuses and Weapons of Mass Destruction Are Inextricably Linked

North Korea’s Human Rights Abuses and Weapons of Mass Destruction Are Inextricably Linked

By Jack Rendler
The U.N. Security Council should simultaneously address the nuclear program and the human rights abuses that are inseparable aspects of the Kim Jong Un regime.

Biden Nominates New Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights Issues

Biden Nominates New Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights Issues

By Mitch Shin
After the position lay vacant for six years, the U.S. finally has a nominee to tackle North Korean human rights issues.
The World Must Not Forgot North Korea’s Crimes Against Humanity

The World Must Not Forgot North Korea’s Crimes Against Humanity

By Benedict Rogers
Seven years after a damning U.N. report on North Korea’s human rights abuses, nothing has changed.

North Korea’s Missing Dead

North Korea’s Missing Dead

By Sarah A. Son and Markus Bell
In North Korea, the remains of the executed are not returned to families, leaving no chance for post-death rituals.

The US and North Korea: Lessons From Hanoi

The US and North Korea: Lessons From Hanoi

By Olivia Enos
The mistakes that led to the failed Trump-Kim summit provide useful insights for future diplomacy.

Who Was Behind the Raid on North Korea’s Spanish Embassy?

Who Was Behind the Raid on North Korea’s Spanish Embassy?

By Kim Tong-hyung and Hyung-jin Kim
A look at Cheollima Civil Defense, the group allegedly behind the February incident in Madrid.
Japan Takes Small Step Toward Diplomacy With North Korea

Japan Takes Small Step Toward Diplomacy With North Korea

By Daniel Hurst
By stepping back from an annual UN resolution on North Korean human rights, Tokyo is sending a signal to Pyongyang.

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