In a biggest leadership shake-ups in years, North Korea named a new nominal head of state and a new premier, and gave leader Kim Jong Un a new title.
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Donald Trump, Mao Zedong Headline New Hong Kong Opera
Hong Kong’s Sunbeam Theatre to state performance of Trump On Show, re-imagining of Trump’s life and that of his fictional twin brother who lives in China.
In North Korean Parliament Elections, All Candidates Run Unopposed
Voters were presented with just one state-sanctioned candidate per seat. They cast their ballots to show their approval or, very rarely, disapproval.
Seeking a Path to Accountability for North Korea Rights Abuses
A survey by Seoul-based human rights NGO say there is unlikely to be accountability for past abuses without a complete change of regime in the North.
Kim Jong Un Impersonator Deported from Vietnam ahead of Summit
Kim Jong Un impersonator deported from Vietnam ahead of summit before real North Korean leader meets U.S. President Donald Trump in Hanoi later this week.
No Justice on Horizon for North Korea Human Rights Crimes
The summits between the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S and South Korean presidents, have failed to address human rights concerns about North Korea.
North Korean Human Rights Remain Dire
More than a year of international engagement, promises of economic reform by North Korea’s leaders, human rights situation still remains dire.
Human Rights Watch Alleges Pervasive North Korea Sexual Abuse
Human Rights Watch calls for immediate action to stop what it says is widespread sexual abuse in North Korea following its 86 page report released Thursday.
North Korea Said to Have Stolen a Fortune in Online Bank Heists
North Korea’s hacking operations to gather intelligence and raise funds for the sanction-strapped government in Pyongyang may be gathering steam.
Portraits Of A Dynasty: North Korea’s Ever-Present Kims
The first thing travelers to North Korea notice are statues of Kim Il-Sung and Kim Jong-Il. They remind the public of central role of the Kim dynasty.