A UN report highlights a marked deterioration in the human rights situation in North Korea over the last decade, with increased government control over citizens.

The regime in Pyongyang, led by the Kim dynasty, is accused of crimes against humanity, including executions, forced labor, and severe restrictions on freedom of expression. The UN High Commissioner, Volker Türk, warns that if the situation continues, the population will suffer even more. The report also highlights the unknown fate of hundreds of thousands of missing persons.