Ryu said that after eventually escaping and reaching safety abroad, he began sharing his story publicly to raise awareness about conditions inside North Korea.

Feb. 6 (UPI) --Executive editor's note: This is part of a series from Hyunseung Lee, "100 Truths That No One Tells You About North Korea." Have you ever considered how profound a blessing it is to ...

According to Amnesty International, North Korea has a vast network of gulags that imprison over 200,000 people. The most feared camp is known as "Total Control Camp 14." In Camp 14, hunger is so ...

Kim Jong Un is believed to have 3 children, including one confirmed daughter, Kim Ju Ae. Kim Ju Ae has recently made several appearances in North Korean media since November. Her seat in the global ...

Feb. 11 (UPI) --Executive director's note: Hyunseung Lee, an escapee from North Korea, sent this letter to the president of Ukraine after watching the documentary at ...

Husbands in Sinuiju took wives to coffee shops on International Women’s Day in a novel scene that hints at shifting urban culture in North Korea.