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Women have made up nearly 85% of North Korean escapees in recent years. On this #InternationalWomensDay and every day, we stand with them and celebrate all the women who lead the movement for #HumanRights in #NorthKorea.

One in four North Korean escapees benefiting from medical aid received treatment for mental health issues including depression, panic disorder, insomnia, and other issues in 2019, a lawmaker said Friday, calling for better support. Read more: https://buff.ly/2NC9jJf

North Korea ranked the lowest among 167 countries in a world democracy index for the 16th consecutive year, with an overall score of 1.08 out of a total of 10. Read more: https://buff.ly/2ZJnwXj

North Korea's cyberattack attempts have increased by 32% in 2020 from the previous year, 2019, Seoul spy agency says. Read more: https://buff.ly/3qNu6YF

In January, several North Koreans were caught while attempting to defect by boat from Chongjin Port. All of them are expected to be sent to a political prison camp the source says. Read more: https://buff.ly/2NYe3bV

North Korea has consistently ranked as one of the world's most religiously repressive societies. U.S. nonprofit Open Doors has said the regime ranks No. 1 in the world for religious persecution, a statement Pyongyang has denied.