S. Korea joins as co-sponsor of UN resolution on N. Korean human rights

What happened: South Korea has decided to co-sponsor this year's UN General Assembly resolution on North Korean human rights, proposed by the European Union and under review by the Third Committee. Key numbers: Expected adoption by the committee around Nov. 18-19. Fifth consecutive year of South Korean co-sponsorship. Why it matters: At South Korea's suggestion, the resolution stresses dialogue and engagement with Pyongyang, including inter-Korean talks, and calls for progress on abductees, detainees, prisoners of war and separated families.

South Korea has decided to co-sponsor this year's UN General Assembly resolution on North Korean human rights, proposed by the European Union and under review by the Third Committee.

At South Korea's suggestion, the resolution stresses dialogue and engagement with Pyongyang, including inter-Korean talks, and calls for progress on abductees, detainees, prisoners of war and separated families.