by admin_HRWF | Jul 16, 2021 | Human Rights in the World
Only two defections from the North between April and June Due to the pandemic and restrictions on cross-border movements, this is the lowest number since 2003. In South Korea, infections are on the rise. The Prime Minister has called for group gatherings to be limited...
by admin_HRWF | Jun 28, 2021 | Human Rights in the World
North Korea to replace 10,000 workers dispatched to China Many of the workers became stranded at the end of their China stint due to coronavirus and have not seen their families in years. By Jieun Kim Radio Free Asia (23.06.2021) – https://bit.ly/2UCub6i...
by admin_HRWF | Jun 23, 2021 | Human Rights in the World
North Korea cracks down on illegal phone calls to China and South Korea Starving families risk their lives to contact relatives from abroad to receive remittances. by Myungchul Lee and Jeong Yon Park Radio Free Asia (16.06.2021) – https://bit.ly/3xQWTip...
by admin_HRWF | Jun 23, 2021 | Human Rights in the World
North Korea taps workers in Russia to fund Pyongyang construction Workers complain that they barely make enough for living expenses but now must pay even more to their government. By Jeong Yon Park Radio Free Asia (07.06.2021) – https://bit.ly/3j5nGmJ...
by admin_HRWF | Jun 9, 2021 | Human Rights in the World
Food insecurity, a weak national health system and limited access to drinking water are at the root of the serious crisis. Growing incidence of climate disasters. Sanctions hinder access to international aid. Economy damaged by the closure of the borders for Covid-19....
