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Three countries, South Korea, the United States, and Japan, strongly condemned the human rights situation in North Korea, saying that it has not improved at all.
The eastern battleground from which Ukraine withdrew immediately fell into Russian hands.
Let’s connect with the reporter to find out more. Reporter Ryu Je-woong!
What does it say that Korea, the United States, and Japan strongly condemned human rights in North Korea?
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Yes, the missions of Korea, the United States, and Japan to the United Nations issued a joint statement to mark the 10th anniversary of the publication of the report of the United Nations Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in North Korea.
Ten years ago, the United Nations pointed out the widespread and systematic human rights abuses taking place under the North Korean regime.
In this statement, South Korea, the United States, and Japan defined North Korea as still one of the most repressive regimes in the world.
In particular, he pointed out that “freedom of expression, as well as freedom of assembly and association, freedom of religion, and freedom of residence are severely restricted.”
He then criticized that these human rights violations are inextricably linked to North Korea’s illegal weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile development programs.
In short, he explained that in order to procure resources for weapons development, residents are exploited and forced to work, causing serious economic difficulties for the residents.
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South Korea, the United States, and Japan have also repeatedly confirmed the principle that China should not forcibly repatriate North Korean defectors to North Korea?
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Yes, the delegations of the three countries pressed North Korea to fulfill its obligations to protect human rights under international law and immediately end all human rights violations and oppression.
The three countries emphasized that they will continue to address North Korean human rights issues at the UN Security Council this year.
At the same time, he urged all UN member states to implement the recommendations of the UN Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in North Korea and respect the ‘Non-Le-Poulman Principle’ to improve human rights in North Korea.
In international human rights law, ‘non-le-poulment’ is the principle that asylum seekers should not be returned to areas where they are at risk of persecution.
South Korea, the United States, and Japan have repeatedly confirmed this, as they have argued that China should not forcibly repatriate North Korean defectors to North Korea.
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The U.S. State Department also issued a separate statement condemning human rights in North Korea?
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Yes, it is.
The U.S. State Department pointed out in a statement that there are reports that the human rights situation in North Korea has only worsened even though it has been 10 years since the UN human rights report was published.
Specifically, Chairman Kim Jong-un revealed that he continues to exploit the people by mobilizing manpower on a large scale and monopolizing food distribution, and through this, he is supporting weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs.
He urged North Korea to begin a reform process to implement and respect the recommendations of the 2014 UN Commission of Inquiry.
At the same time, he urged UN member states to take immediate action to resolve the extreme human rights situation and respect the principles of Non-Les Poulmans.
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Next, let’s look at the news about the war in Ukraine.
Ukraine withdrew from the eastern battlefield, but Russia occupied it right away?
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Yes, the Russian military has announced that it has completely taken control of Audivka, a battleground in eastern Donetsk Oblast.
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu reported to the Kremlin that Russian troops are carrying out a final clearing operation against the few resistance fighters at the Audiuka coke and chemical plant.
Footage of Russian soldiers climbing onto the factory building and raising the Russian flag also circulated on social media.
President Vladimir Putin praised the seizure of Audiuka, calling it an “important victory.”
Audiuka is close to the Russian-controlled area of Donetsk, so fighting has been frequent since the beginning of the war, and in recent months, Russia has concentrated its forces here and surrounded it from three sides, leading to fierce fighting.
However, with the U.S. Congress’s delay in passing Ukraine’s budget support, Ukraine eventually decided to withdraw, and President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Western Europe again to appeal for additional military support, but in this situation, Russia occupied this very place.
The war has reached a stalemate on its second anniversary, and the occupation of Ukraine is expected to be used as a massive morale booster for the Russian military.
We have relayed this to you from the International Department so far.
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