Human rights - Human rights are international norms that help to protect all people everywhere from severe political, legal, and social abuses. Examples of human rights are the right to freedom of religion, the right to a fair trial when charged with a crime, the right not to be tortured, and the right to engage in political activity.
North Korea
North Korea has been dubbed the world's worst violator of human rights.
Radio and TV sets in North Korea are pre-tuned to government stations that pump out a steady stream of propaganda. Press outlets and broadcasters - all of them under direct state control - serve up a menu of flattering reports about Kim Jong-il (the leader of N.Korea) and his daily agenda. North Korea's economic hardships or famines are not reported
Ordinary North Koreans caught listening to foreign broadcasts risk harsh punishments, such as forced labour. The authorities attempt to jam foreign-based and dissident radio stations
All sources of media, such as radio, television, and news organizations, are controlled by the regime and heavily censored.
Reported human rights abuses include arbitrary and lengthy imprisonment, torture and degrading treatment, poor prison conditions, public executions, prohibitions or severe restrictions on freedom of speech, the press, movement, assembly, religion, and privacy, denial of the right of citizens to change their government, and suppression of workers’ rights.
There is no freedom of religion; indeed, the government permits religious worship only by organizations approved by and linked to the state. The ownership of a Bible is illegal and can result in imprisonment or even execution.. Freedom of movement is restricted. As in Cuba, it is treasonous to try to leave the country, although tens of thousands have attempted to do so. .
North Korea
North Korea has been dubbed the world's worst violator of human rights.
Radio and TV sets in North Korea are pre-tuned to government stations that pump out a steady stream of propaganda. Press outlets and broadcasters - all of them under direct state control - serve up a menu of flattering reports about Kim Jong-il (the leader of N.Korea) and his daily agenda. North Korea's economic hardships or famines are not reported
Ordinary North Koreans caught listening to foreign broadcasts risk harsh punishments, such as forced labour. The authorities attempt to jam foreign-based and dissident radio stations
All sources of media, such as radio, television, and news organizations, are controlled by the regime and heavily censored.
Reported human rights abuses include arbitrary and lengthy imprisonment, torture and degrading treatment, poor prison conditions, public executions, prohibitions or severe restrictions on freedom of speech, the press, movement, assembly, religion, and privacy, denial of the right of citizens to change their government, and suppression of workers’ rights.