Human Rights Violations in Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Human Rights Violations in Democratic People's Republic of Korea

It is a fairly well known fact that in today's day and time, North Korea is deemed as one of the most authoritarian and fascist governments around the globe. From accounts of prisoners from labor camps expressing in detail the inhumane treatment faced by not only them but also their extended families; to basic rights such right to information and right to freedom of movement being practically nonexistent. In addition to this, North Korea holds the worst yet record in cooperating with the United Nations and its various bodies. The people living under this repression are boxed into a world wherein they aren't permitted to have access to the knowledge of the world that surrounds them.

The lists of violations conducted against the citizens of this country are not just terrifying but also brutal and endless. Instances of rape, torture, extortion, vaguely justified applications of death penalty and violations to right to life are a common sight in DPRK. To make matters worse, the government holds complete control of movement of citizens inside and outside the country and anyone caught trying to escape the borders is shot on sight.

While this issue is one of growing concern, North Korea has been finding ways to dodge every bullet fired by the global community and United Nations. In recent events, the deputy director of North Korea, Choe Moyne Nam had asked of member states to go against the resolution proposed by European Union and Japan by stating that they would react in the "strongest possible terms" and by questioning the motives of producing such biased resolutions.

The question that still remains at hand is that what could possibly be done to bring a halt to the constant and ongoing human rights violations in North Korea in order to ensure the safety, moral, ethical and basic rights of the citizens becoming a victim to such actions.

DM VARUN.