Making North Korea Human Rights Compliant with a Pluralist Approach: Beyond the Commission of Inquiry Processes

• 발행기관: 한국학술연구원
• 저자명: Seongji Woo Buhm-Suk Baek
• 간행물 정보: 『Korea Observer』Vol 50, No 3, 373~393쪽, 전체 21쪽
• 주제분류: 사회과학 > 정치외교학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2019.09.30

영문 초록

This article proposes a pluralist approach of mixing various methods and soliciting various actors in solving rampant human rights problems in North Korea. Human rights issues in Pyongyang need to be tackled simultaneously with other concerns of the Korean peninsula such as peace building and economic growth without prioritizing one norm or task over others. Realism, liberalism, and constructivism all help us understand and improve North Korea s human rights problems. We should continue our efforts to increase the sensitivity of North Korea to human rights issues with sticks and carrots. International organizations, non-governmental organizations, and states should make concerted efforts to compel North Korea to observe human rights norms. While North Korea s human rights issues should be approached resolutely by holding the perpetrators accountable for their crimes, the complicated dynamic also requires dialogue and communication, humanitarian aid, investment, mutual education, and cultural exchanges by multiple actors.

목차

Abstract

I. Introduction

II. North Korea s Human Rights Issues and the United Nations

III. State Compliance with Human Rights Law and Norms

IV. A Pluralist Approach to North Korea s Human Rights Problems

V. Conclusion

References

키워드

North Korea Human Rights Humanitarian Assistance United Nations (UN) Commission of Inquiry (COI)