Defector explains how North Korea's weapons overshadow human rights abuses

Mar 21, 2023

"North Korea is a living hell," Jung Gwang-il, a North Korean defector and president of the No Chain rights organization, told DW on the...

North Korea criticizes UN, US for raising Pyongyang's human rights issue, missile provocation

Mar 19, 2023

On Friday, the US co-hosted an informal meeting highlighting the human rights violations in North Korea at the UNSC.

US President Joe Biden nominates Julie Turner as special envoy for North Korea's human rights issues

Jan 24, 2023

Biden on Monday nominated Julie Turner as special envoy on North Korean human rights issues.

South Korea: Baloch National Movement holds protest against Pak atrocities, calls for int'l community's intervention

Aug 06, 2024

The BNM South Korea chapter called on world leaders and human rights organizations to intervene and help end the prolonged Baloch genocide.

UN to focus on North Korea rights violations and missile program

Aug 11, 2023

The United States holds the 15-nation Security Council’s rotating presidency this month and Thomas-Greenfield has said that human rights would be the core theme....

Tibetan leader slams China's repression in Tibet at UK parliament, urges action on religious freedom

May 16, 2025

The event took place in the UK Parliament and was co-hosted by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on North Korea and Fortify Rights.