The Democratic People's Republic of Korea is participating in the activities of the United Nations Population Fund from January 17, Juche 74(1985).
Afterwards, the Population Research Institute was established on July 11, Juche 74(1985). It is a scientific research organ making a study of population and an analysis of data needed for drawing up a population policy of the country and a plan for national economic development.
Ri Kang Jin, staff member of the Population Research Institute, says:
"Over the past 30-odd years our institute has involved itself in analyzing the data in a number of population censuses including the national one in 1993 and drawing up reports on them. It has also made different studies and surveys of population and reproductive health such as socio-economic, demographic and health survey in 2014 and assessment on quality of care of reproductive health in health facilities in 2016 to draw up and implement the national plan for reproductive health and other medium- and long-term plans.
And the institute is in close contact with the United Nations Population Fund in the field of the population and reproductive health sector. It is also cooperating with the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children's Fund for the health of women and children."
The institute is conducting various activities to increase the social understanding of the population issue, emphasizing the importance of the population and reproductive health and their urgent solution in the overall socio-economic development.
It introduces the news of population at home and abroad and several research papers in the field of population through the newspaper "Population Newsletter" and "Gazette of the Population Research Institute". Besides, it is making literature and books on the reproductive health of women.
The institute organizes colourful events and short courses for health workers on different occasions including the World Population Day every year.
Different activities conducted by the institute make a contribution to improving the state of population and reproductive health in the DPRK.
Jang Hye Sun, Director of the Population Research Institute, says:
"In recent years it has been the main direction of the world for solving the population issue to ensure the women's right to reproduction and improve their reproductive health.
The DPRK adopted a number of laws including the Law on Sex Equality promulgated in 1946, the Public Health Law, Family Rights Law and the Law on Women's Rights, providing a legal guarantee to the women's right to reproduction. And medical service organs at all levels are providing the women with good reproductive health.
Now the protracted worldwide pandemic is seriously threatening the human existence and development. But our country is launching the national emergency anti-epidemic campaign for thoroughly protecting the people's lives and health and paying a special concern to the reproductive health and rights of the women."
The Population Research Institute will make scientific research of the population and reproductive health on a higher level and further strengthen its cooperation with the United Nations Population Fund and other international organizations.
More From Voice of Korea (EN)
The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un was presented with a floral basket and a congratulatory letter by the foreign diplomatic corps
February 12, 2026
The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un was presented with a floral basket and a congratulatory letter by the foreign diplomatic corps
The Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea issued decree No. 2075 on
February 12, 2026
The Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea issued decree No. 2075 on
Online education for agricultural workers is intensified at universities and colleges of agriculture across the country. Now the
February 12, 2026
Online education for agricultural workers is intensified at universities and colleges of agriculture across the country. Now the
Floral baskets were laid before the bronze statues of the great leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il on Mansu Hill in the name of
February 12, 2026
Floral baskets were laid before the bronze statues of the great leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il on Mansu Hill in the name of
The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un received a floral basket from Thongloun Sisoulith, General Secretary of the Central Committee of
February 12, 2026
The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un received a floral basket from Thongloun Sisoulith, General Secretary of the Central Committee of
The National Book and Fine Art Exhibition for Commemorating the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea opened with due
February 12, 2026
The National Book and Fine Art Exhibition for Commemorating the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea opened with due
Workers and trade unionists held a meeting at the Central Hall of Workers on the 11th to celebrate the 84th birth anniversary of
February 12, 2026
Workers and trade unionists held a meeting at the Central Hall of Workers on the 11th to celebrate the 84th birth anniversary of
The Sunchon Catfish Farm is one of the well-known catfish farms in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. One day in November
February 12, 2026
The Sunchon Catfish Farm is one of the well-known catfish farms in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. One day in November
A film week for celebrating February 16 opened on the occasion of the auspicious holiday in February. To be screened during the
February 11, 2026
A film week for celebrating February 16 opened on the occasion of the auspicious holiday in February. To be screened during the
Vladimir Topekha, charge d'affaires ad interim of the Russian Federation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, gave a
February 11, 2026
Vladimir Topekha, charge d'affaires ad interim of the Russian Federation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, gave a
All the children like story picture books. Along with the strengthening of the intellectual education, such picture books become
February 11, 2026
All the children like story picture books. Along with the strengthening of the intellectual education, such picture books become
The educational sector is taking practical measures to attain new goals. The Ministry of Education induces the officials and
February 11, 2026
The educational sector is taking practical measures to attain new goals. The Ministry of Education induces the officials and
The Hungnam Fertilizer Complex is making technical innovations for ensuring home production of catalysts, lowering costs and
February 11, 2026
The Hungnam Fertilizer Complex is making technical innovations for ensuring home production of catalysts, lowering costs and
Streets in the capital city of Pyongyang will be decorated with beautiful flowers on the occasion of the significant holiday in
February 11, 2026
Streets in the capital city of Pyongyang will be decorated with beautiful flowers on the occasion of the significant holiday in
The Pyongyang Textile Machine Factory has established a new modern sheet metal processing process conducive to the development of
February 11, 2026
The Pyongyang Textile Machine Factory has established a new modern sheet metal processing process conducive to the development of
This is the gift--craftwork "A Warrior on Horseback"--presented to the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un by the Song and Dance
February 10, 2026
This is the gift--craftwork "A Warrior on Horseback"--presented to the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un by the Song and Dance
Creators of the Central Fine Arts Studio are producing a lot of fine art works that represent the spirit of the times. They
February 10, 2026
Creators of the Central Fine Arts Studio are producing a lot of fine art works that represent the spirit of the times. They
Different units in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea are making a big stride of advance with science and technology as the
February 10, 2026
Different units in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea are making a big stride of advance with science and technology as the
Groundbreaking ceremonies for enlarged and intensified regional development policy-oriented construction in the new year were held
February 10, 2026
Groundbreaking ceremonies for enlarged and intensified regional development policy-oriented construction in the new year were held
A meeting was held at the Central Hall of Workers on the 9th to commemorate the 80th founding anniversary of the Working
February 10, 2026
A meeting was held at the Central Hall of Workers on the 9th to commemorate the 80th founding anniversary of the Working
More Articles
