Scrutinizing North Korea’s Record on Civil and Political Rights: The New ICCPR Reporting Cycle
Since the United Nations (UN) Commission of Inquiry report in 2014, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has selectively…
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Pressure and Principles: The EU’s Human Rights Sanctions on North Korea
On Monday March 22, 2021, the European Union (EU) imposed its first-ever human rights sanctions on individuals and entities within…
Why the United States Needs a Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights
As the Biden administration turns its attention to North Korea, it should signal its support for human rights by reappointing…
After the 2016 Party Congress: Lower Taxes, New Laws, More Human Rights Protection
The year 2016 holds a special place in the narrative of North Korea’s political history. In May that year, Kim…