Human Rights Violations in North Korea by Amelia Wellens

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According to the book, The History of Nations: North Korea by Greenhaven Press, "The government strictly curtails freedom of speech. The authorities may punish persons for criticizing the regime or its policies by imprisonment or "corrective labor".

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According to the Human Rights Watch, "Border guards are under orders to "unconditionally shoot" on sight anyone entering or leaving without permission."

Introduction

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North Korea is a beautiful country but it has many faults, Human rights being one of them. The government tries to control every aspect of people and their lives which can grant many problems. These problems may include political repression, forced labor and censorship. These abuses need to be addressed and requires cooperation all over, by using sanctions and reforms these Human Rights issues can be stopped.

Inquiry Questions

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What human right violations have been reported and which have been addressed? Which have not been addressed?

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The video talks about the " systematic, widespread and grave" violations of human rights in North Korea. The investigative committee says that "In prison camps, they carry out public executions two times a year." They were reflected from the policies/ choices by the North Korean regime.

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According to the U.S. Department of State, "There was no indication that the government took steps to persecute officials who committed human rights abuses."

Works cited

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Violations

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Prison Camps
Freedom of Expression and Information Restrictions
Forced Labor
Torture/Execution
Discrimination
Famine
Inadequate access to healthcare and education

Background

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The Kim dynasty has maintained control over the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, governing it as an authoritarian regime. North Korea is a single party state and is in control by the Workers' Party of Korea. The Korean War started in 1950 when North Korea invaded South Korea and ended in 1953 by an armistice agreement.

Juche

ideology of North Korea
Means self reliance
stresses independence/ nationalism
policy of Juche Diplomacy

Addressed Violations

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North Korea has allowed the United Nations to visit and report on human rights for certain issues. North Korea has also allowed for family reunions from North and South Korea to bring relief for the time that they have been separated. By the use of negotiation North Korea has released prisoners that would have not been otherwise released. During food shortages or "famine" North Korea granted for organizations to help during natural disasters or widespread hunger. North Korea has also tried to fix human rights issues by using economic reforms to improve its standards of living.

Unaddressed Violations

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Some human right violations that still persist include, the continency of prison camps and are tortured and made to do labor. Restrictions on Freedom of Expression still have not been addressed and the government still has large control over media and private information while punishing people that are distributing confidential information. Forced labor is still unceasing and children are never the less exploited. Discrimination also continues in North Korea, which limits the freedoms of individuals aiming to get a job or an education.

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According to the United Nations, "Ilhyeok Kim, a representative of civil society, shared his personal story of having been born and raised in a small village in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. He recalled being forced to do unpaid labour from a young age, adding: “The Government turns our blood and sweat into a luxurious life for the leadership and missiles that blast our hard work into the sky.” The money spent on just one missile could feed the people of his country for three months, but the Government “is only concerned with maintaining their power”.

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According to Freedom House, "In July, soldiers allegedly killed three Chinese sailors on a fishing boat that landed on a North Korean island to avoid Typhoon In-Fa."

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According to Amnesty International, "There was no evidence of Covid-19 vaccinations being given to the public. The international community, including COVAX, proposed vaccine assistance repeatedly, but the authorities did not accept any help. The 25 million population were put at grave risk from the virus because they had no access to vaccines in a country with one of the most fragile health systems."

Concluding thoughts

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North Korea faces many abuses and human rights problems, the government controls prison camps where people get treated horribly with no respect and are often forced to do labor. There is little right to censorship and people have no say in what the government does with their information. North Korea and its regime still has an effect on its people and maintaining control.

260377_3 — 2024-03-21 13:00:46 UTC

The video made by Arirang News explains how an East Asia researcher talks about how, “The scale and gravity of the regime’s demand attention from the international community especially from the governments of South Korea and the United States. The Plea comes as the organizations says more than 40% of North Koreans are suffering from malnutrition.”