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HR 5959119th CongressIn Committee
North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2025
Introduced: Nov 7, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40] (R-California)
Civil Rights & JusticeDefense & National SecuritySocial Services
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2025 extends and updates provisions from the 2004 law, focusing on promoting human rights, addressing refugee repatriation by China, and enhancing transparency in humanitarian aid delivery.
Key Points
- 1Reauthorizes funding and programs to support North Korean human rights and democracy initiatives through 2030.
- 2Urges China to halt forced repatriation of North Korean refugees and comply with international non-refoulement obligations.
- 3Mandates annual reporting on efforts to improve human rights conditions, including coordination with NGOs and international bodies.
Impact Areas
North Korean refugees and defectorsU.S. foreign policy engagement with China and South KoreaUnited Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) operationsNon-governmental organizations working on human rights
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