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E18

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
0-10
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Age ranges for group of victims
  • Unknown
Number of victims in group
6
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E345

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Withheld
Age range
0-10
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Other
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Age ranges for group of victims
  • 0-19
  • 40-59
Number of victims in group
4
Geolocation of violations
Musan County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 13′ 52″ N, 129° 12′ 52″ E
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E630

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
0-10
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Victim
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E670

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
0-10
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Victim
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E731

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
0-10
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Other
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Identity of perpetrators
  • E734
Victim
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E732

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
0-10
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Other
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Identity of perpetrators
  • E734
Victim
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E789

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Male
Age range
0-10
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Denial of Right to Life
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Death in custody
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Victim
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E346

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Withheld
Age range
0-10
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Other
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Age ranges for group of victims
  • 0-19
  • 40-59
Number of victims in group
4
Geolocation of violations
Musan County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 13′ 52″ N, 129° 12′ 52″ E
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E20

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
11-19
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Meeting Hall of the General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea: 39° 1′ 23″ N, 125° 46′ 41″ E
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E141

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
11-19
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
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E29

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
11-19
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Victim
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E246

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
11-19
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Pukchong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 59′ 7″ N, 129° 50′ 22″ E
Tumen Border Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
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E308

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
11-19
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Deprivation of medical assistance
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Pukchong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 59′ 7″ N, 129° 50′ 22″ E
Victim
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E91

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
11-19
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Victim
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E338

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
11-19
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Identity of perpetrators
  • E337
Geolocation of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Victim
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E362

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
11-19
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Positional torture
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Tumen Border Detention Centre: 42° 59′ 7″ N, 129° 50′ 22″ E
Victim
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E497

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
11-19
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Denial of Right to Life
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Executed
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Victim
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E279

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
11-19
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Chongjin Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Victim
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E274

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
11-19
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Positional torture
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Tumen Border Detention Centre: 42° 59′ 7″ N, 129° 50′ 22″ E
Victim
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E242

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Executed
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Geolocation of violations
Musan Market: 42° 13′ 42″ N, 129° 13′ 25″ E
Victim
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E235

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Denial of Right to Life
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Executed
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
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E238

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Verbal abuse
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Identity of perpetrators
  • E239
Geolocation of violations
Chongjin Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
Victim
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E122

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
  • Withheld
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Junior Lieutenant (Sowi)
Age range
20-29
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E122) is a male aged in his 20s in 2018 and 168cm in height. The perpetrator was an MSS Junior Lieutenant stationed at North Pyongan Provincial MSS holding centre. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.

Geolocation of violations perpetrated
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 40° 4′ 41″ N, 124° 26′ 25″ E
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E110

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Death in custody
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Victim
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E109

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Death in custody
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Victim
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E108

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
Victim
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E107

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
Victim
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E105

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Victim
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E104

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
  • Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Executed
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
Victim
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E55

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Arrest based on informant
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Victim
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E85

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Victim
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E96

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Victim
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E360

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Positional torture
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Tumen Border Detention Centre: 42° 59′ 7″ N, 129° 50′ 22″ E
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Victim
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E361

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Positional torture
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Tumen Border Detention Centre: 42° 59′ 7″ N, 129° 50′ 22″ E
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E456

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Refoulement
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Identity of perpetrators
  • E459
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Victim
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E152

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 40° 4′ 41″ N, 124° 26′ 25″ E
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Victim
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E542

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Victim
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E550

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Male
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
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E552

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Male
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Victim
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E561

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
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E590

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
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E639

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Victim
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E737

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Withheld
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
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E767

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Right to Life
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Death in custody
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Victim
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E772

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Group of victims
Yes
Victim
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E777

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Fair Trial
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
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E835

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Refoulement
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Hoeryong City MSS Detention Centre: 42° 26′ 16″ N, 129° 45′ 19″ E
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E853

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Refoulement
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with object
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Victim
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E854

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Refoulement
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with object
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Victim
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E857

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Denial of Right to Life
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Deceased
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Chongjin City MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 57″ N, 129° 46′ 34″ E
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E858

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Denial of Right to Life
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Deceased
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Chongjin City MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 57″ N, 129° 46′ 34″ E
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E859

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Denial of Right to Life
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Deceased
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Chongjin City MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 57″ N, 129° 46′ 34″ E
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E864

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Arrest based on informant
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Hoeryong City MSS Detention Centre: 42° 26′ 16″ N, 129° 45′ 19″ E
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E865

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Arrest based on informant
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Hoeryong City MSS Detention Centre: 42° 26′ 16″ N, 129° 45′ 19″ E
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E871

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Ingestion of polluted food
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
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E464

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Withheld
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Senior Lieutenant (Sangwi)
Age range
20-29
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Perpetrator
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E35

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
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E213

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
  • Forced genital examination
  • Open bathrooms
  • Prolonged restraint
  • Verbal abuse
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Longjing Border Detention Centre: 41° 44′ 17″ N, 129° 43′ 22″ E
North Hamgyong Provincial MPS Holding Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 26′ 16″ N, 129° 45′ 19″ E
Hoeryong City MSS Detention Centre: 41° 46′ 5″ N, 129° 44′ 17″ E
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E358

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Positional torture
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Tumen Border Detention Centre: 42° 59′ 7″ N, 129° 50′ 22″ E
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
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E359

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Positional torture
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Tumen Border Detention Centre: 42° 59′ 7″ N, 129° 50′ 22″ E
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E791

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Sexual Violence Including Rape
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Identity of perpetrators
  • E793
Victim
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E837

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Refoulement
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
10
Geolocation of violations
Hoeryong City MSS Detention Centre: 42° 26′ 16″ N, 129° 45′ 19″ E
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E880

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Male
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Group of victims
Yes
Victim
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E13

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Victim
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E3

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Private (Byongsa)
Age range
30-39
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E3) is a male aged in his 20s in 2004. He had a slim build and was 160cm tall. He wore 1 epaulet on one shoulder and 1 epaulet on the collar. Neither epaulet had a star. The perpetrator kicked E312 in the stomach and struck E312's body. He verbally abused E312 by calling her “Bitch” and used other sexually degrading verbal abuse. The perpetrator was witnessed by E312 physically and verbally assaulting other victims. Certain information is withheld for the victim’s safety.

Victims of violation
  • E312
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
North Hamgyong Provincial MPS Holding Centre: 41° 44′ 17″ N, 129° 43′ 22″ E
Perpetrator
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E4

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Fair Trial
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Denial of Right to Life
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Executed
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Identity of perpetrators
  • E3
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan Market: 41° 23′ 56″ N, 128° 9′ 50″ E
Victim
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E293

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Executed
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan Airfield: 41° 22′ 41″ N, 128° 12′ 19″ E
Victim
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E150

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Victim
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E139

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Arrest based on informant
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
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E218

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
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E37

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Victim
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E258

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
30-39
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E258) is a named male in his 30s in 2016 and 172cm in height. The perpetrator was stationed at Ryanggang Provincial MSS detention centre in 2016 as a Guidance Officer in the Pre-trial Examination section with the rank of Captain. By 2019, the perpetrator had advanced to General Guidance Officer. The perpetrator interrogated E437 on their religious associations.

Victims of violation
  • E437
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
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E261

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
Chinese
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Abduction in Foreign Territory
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
  • Other Chinese organisation
Age range
30-39
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E261) is a male in his 30s in 2015. The perpetrator is a Chinese civilian. The perpetrator abducted E437 in Shenyang and physically escorted the victim to a waiting car. The perpetrator delivered the victim to MSS officials close to the Amnok River.

Victims of violation
  • E437
Perpetrator
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E262

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
Chinese
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Abduction in Foreign Territory
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
  • Other Chinese organisation
Age range
30-39
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E262) is a male in his 30s in 2015. The perpetrator is a Chinese civilian. The perpetrator abducted E437 in Shenyang and physically escorted the victim to a waiting car. The perpetrator delivered the victim to MSS officials close to the Amnok River.

Victims of violation
  • E437
Perpetrator
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E263

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
Chinese
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Abduction in Foreign Territory
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
  • Other Chinese organisation
Age range
30-39
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E263) is a male in his 30s in 2015. The perpetrator is a Chinese civilian. The perpetrator abducted E437 in Shenyang and physically escorted the victim to a waiting car and drove the victim to MSS officials. The perpetrator delivered the victim to MSS officials close to the Amnok River.

Victims of violation
  • E437
Perpetrator
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E251

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Denial of Right to Life
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Executed
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan Airfield: 41° 22′ 41″ N, 128° 12′ 19″ E
Victim
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E46

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Deprivation of medical assistance
Status
Death in custody
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Chongjin Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
Victim
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E233

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
  • Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Musan County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 13′ 52″ N, 129° 12′ 52″ E
Chongori Re-education Camp (No.12): 42° 12′ 35″ N, 129° 45′ 14″ E
Victim
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E449

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Withheld
Association with organisation
  • Border Security Command
Age range
30-39
Condensed summary

Certain information is withheld.

Perpetrator
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E121

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 40° 4′ 41″ N, 124° 26′ 25″ E
Victim
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E120

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
  • Withheld
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
30-39
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E120) is a named male in his 30s in 2010 of 170cm in height. The perpetrator was an MPS Captain stationed at Chongori re-education camp No.12. The perpetrator oversaw Group 3 of prisoners which consisted of 1500 female prisoners. The perpetrator often wore sunglasses. The perpetrator was described as “brutal” by E357. Certain information is withheld for the victim’s safety.

Victims of violation
  • E357
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Chongori Re-education Camp (No.12): 42° 12′ 35″ N, 129° 45′ 14″ E
Perpetrator
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E112

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
  • Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Victim
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E103

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
  • Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Dandong Border Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Victim
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E50

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Arrest based on informant
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
  • Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Death in custody
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
Victim
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E75

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Major (Sojwa)
Age range
30-39
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E75) is a male aged in his 30s in 2015. The perpetrator is an MSS official with the rank of Major. The perpetrator conducted interrogations of suspected Christians at Chongjin City MSS detention centre in 2015.

Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Chongjin City MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 57″ N, 129° 46′ 34″ E
Perpetrator
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E76

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Refoulement
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
12
Geolocation of violations
Musan County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 13′ 52″ N, 129° 12′ 52″ E
Victim
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E80

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Refoulement
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Deprivation of food
Status
Death in custody
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Changchun Chubei Penal Facility: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Victim
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E97

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Victim
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E98

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Deprivation of medical assistance
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Victim
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E420

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Unidentified religious activities
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Victim
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E337

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
30-39
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E337) is a named male in his 30s in 2005. The perpetrator was a Captain stationed at North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre. Certain information is withheld for the victim’s safety.

Victims of violation
  • E336
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
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E401

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Chongjin Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Victim
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E479

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Workers' Party of Korea
Victim
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E501

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Refoulement
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Victim
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E503

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Age range
30-39
Perpetrator
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E547

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Other
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
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E548

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Other
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
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E562

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Right to Life
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
Status
Death in custody
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Victim
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E619

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Identity of perpetrators
  • E621
Victim
View

E628

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Victim
View

E667

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Victim
View

E661

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Right to Life
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Death in custody
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Victim
View

E682

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

E706

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Identity of perpetrators
  • E708
Victim
View

E710

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Identity of perpetrators
  • E711
Geolocation of violations
Samjiyon County MPS Detention Centre: 41° 48′ 21″ N, 128° 19′ 49″ E
Victim
View

E713

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Positional torture
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

E751

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Fair Trial
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Victim
View

E768

Religious or belief association
  • Other religion or belief
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Positional torture
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

E770

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Group of victims
Yes
Victim
View

E771

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

E815

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Withheld
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Victim
View

E807

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Withheld
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Victim
View

E808

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Other
Violations experienced
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Workers' Party of Korea
Victim
View

E836

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Refoulement
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
10
Geolocation of violations
Hoeryong City MSS Detention Centre: 42° 26′ 16″ N, 129° 45′ 19″ E
Victim
View

E816

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Fair Trial
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Group of victims
Yes
Victim
View

E844

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
  • Refoulement
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Ingestion of polluted food
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Identity of perpetrators
  • E845
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Victim
View

E855

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Refoulement
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with object
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Victim
View

E856

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Refoulement
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with object
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Victim
View

E875

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Victim
View

E655

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Age range
30-39
Condensed summary

E655 is an MSS Guidance officer attached to Samjiyon County.

Victims of violation
  • E654
Perpetrator
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E212

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Executed
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

E349

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
  • Deprivation of sleep
  • Needle poke under fingernails
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Victim
View

E137

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Chongjin City MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 57″ N, 129° 46′ 34″ E
Victim
View

E629

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Victim
View

E635

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Geolocation of violations
Samjiyon County MPS Detention Centre: 41° 48′ 21″ N, 128° 19′ 49″ E
Victim
View

E839

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Refoulement
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
10
Geolocation of violations
Hoeryong City MSS Detention Centre: 42° 26′ 16″ N, 129° 45′ 19″ E
Victim
View

E877

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Unidentified religious activities
Violations experienced
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Denial of Right to Life
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Death in custody
Victim
View

E6

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious activities in China
  • Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Victim
View

E8

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Possessing religious items
  • Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Victim
View

E14

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
  • Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City MSS Detention Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Victim
View

E100

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Toksong County Culture Centre: 40° 18′ 57″ N, 128° 16′ 13″ E
Toksong County Labour Training Centre: 40° 17′ 6″ N, 128° 14′ 44″ E
Victim
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E304

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Arrest based on informant
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

E442

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of Public Security
Geolocation of violations
Baishan Penal Facility: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Victim
View

E283

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Arrest based on informant
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Tumen Border Detention Centre: 42° 59′ 7″ N, 129° 50′ 22″ E
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Victim
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E282

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Arrest based on informant
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Tumen Border Detention Centre: 42° 59′ 7″ N, 129° 50′ 22″ E
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Victim
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E281

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Hoeryong City MPS Detention Centre: 42° 26′ 16″ N, 129° 45′ 16″ E
Hoeryong City MSS Detention Centre: 42° 26′ 16″ N, 129° 45′ 19″ E
Victim
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E280

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Age ranges for group of victims
  • 0-19
  • 40-59
Number of victims in group
5
Geolocation of violations
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
Hoeryong City MSS Detention Centre: 42° 26′ 16″ N, 129° 45′ 19″ E
Victim
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E436

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Refoulement
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
  • Other North Korean organisation
Identity of perpetrators
  • E273
  • E277
Geolocation of violations
Dunhua City Public Security Bureau: 42° 59′ 7″ N, 129° 50′ 22″ E
Tumen Border Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 38″ N, 129° 47′ 24″ E
Victim
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E151

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

E439

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
  • Beating with object
  • Ingestion of polluted food
  • Open bathrooms
  • Repeated actions of standing and sitting
  • Suspension
  • Verbal abuse
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Border Security Command
  • Ministry of State Security
  • Other North Korean organisation
Geolocation of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 45″ N, 128° 10′ 48″ E
Ryanggang Province Border Security Command Holding Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 48′ 21″ N, 128° 19′ 49″ E
Victim
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E214

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Age range
40-49
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E214) is a named male in his 40s in 2010 and 165cm in height. The perpetrator was an MSS Guidance Officer at North Pyongan provincial MSS detention centre. The perpetrator physically assaulted and attempted to force a confession of guilt from E99.

Victims of violation
  • E99
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Perpetrator
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E39

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Victim
View

E437

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Arrest based on informant
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Refoulement
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
  • Beating with object
  • Deprivation of sleep
  • Verbal abuse
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
  • Other Chinese organisation
Geolocation of violations
Kimjongsuk (Sinpa) County MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Victim
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E257

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Female
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Refoulement
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Age range
40-49
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E257) was a named female in her 40s in 2016. The perpetrator was a civilian and an MSS informant assigned to an ethnic-Korean church in Shenyang, China. The perpetrator reported E437 to MSS officials for attending church and residing in China. The perpetrator was later arrested and refouled and now resides in a known dwelling in a known location in North Korea.

Victims of violation
  • E437
MSS informant?
Yes
Perpetrator
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E260

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Female
Violations perpetrated
  • Abduction in Foreign Territory
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
  • Other Chinese organisation
Age range
40-49
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E260) is a female in her 40s in 2015. The perpetrator is a North Korean civilian. The perpetrator assisted the abduction of E437 in Shenyang and speaks fluent Mandarin. During the abduction of E437, the perpetrator informed MSS officials stationed in Sinpa County MSS detention centre of the location of the victim by phone.

Victims of violation
  • E437
MSS informant?
Yes
Perpetrator
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E250

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Denial of Right to Life
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Executed
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Border Security Command
  • Ministry of People's Security
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan Airfield: 41° 22′ 41″ N, 128° 12′ 19″ E
Victim
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E253

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
40-49
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E253) is a named correctional officer with the rank of Captain. Certain information is withheld for the victim’s safety.

Victims of violation
  • E252
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Kaechon Re-education Camp (No.1): 39° 42′ 30″ N, 125° 55′ 27″ E
Perpetrator
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E45

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Executed
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Geolocation of violations
Samjiyon County Hospital: 41° 48′ 40″ N, 128° 19′ 1″ E
Victim
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E240

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
40-49
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E240) is a named male in his 40s. He was an MSS correctional officer with the rank of Lieutenant at North Hamgyong Provincial MSS holding centre between 2009-2012. The perpetrator committed physical assault. Certain information is withheld for the victim’s safety.

Geolocation of violations perpetrated
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 46′ 5″ N, 129° 44′ 17″ E
Perpetrator
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E239

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Junior Lieutenant (Sowi)
Age range
40-49
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E239) is a named male aged in his 40s in 2009 and 168-170cm in height. The perpetrator was a Junior Lieutenant at North Hamgyong Provincial MSS holding centre between at least 2009-2012 and was in Group 1 of correctional officers. The perpetrator verbally abused and physically assaulted E239. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.

Victims of violation
  • E238
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 46′ 5″ N, 129° 44′ 17″ E
Perpetrator
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E350

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
Violations experienced
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Victim
View

E124

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Deprivation of food
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Geolocation of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Victim
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E433

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Hyesan City MSS Detention Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Victim
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E111

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
  • Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Fair Trial
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Victim
View

E356

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
Victim
View

E357

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Dandong Border Detention Centre: 42° 26′ 16″ N, 129° 45′ 16″ E
North Pyongan Provincial MPS Holding Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Victim
View

E114

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Changchun Chubei Penal Facility: 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
Victim
View

E106

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
  • Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
Victim
View

E353

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Refoulement
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Changchun Chubei Penal Facility: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Victim
View

E59

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Victim
View

E81

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Refoulement
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Major (Sojwa)
Age range
40-49
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E81) is a named male in his 40s in 2010 and is 175cm tall. The perpetrator interrogated E80 and was stationed at a known facility and promoted to a known position at a known and different facility in Kimjongsuk County. Certain information is withheld for the victim’s safety.

Victims of violation
  • E80
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Kimjongsuk (Sinpa) County MSS Office: 41° 24′ 55″ N, 127° 46′ 37″ E
Perpetrator
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E87

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Death in custody
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Geolocation of violations
Samjiyon County MPS Detention Centre: 41° 48′ 21″ N, 128° 19′ 49″ E
Victim
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E93

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Denial of Right to Life
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Executed
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan Airfield: 41° 22′ 41″ N, 128° 12′ 19″ E
Victim
View

E94

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Denial of Right to Life
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Executed
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan Airfield: 41° 22′ 41″ N, 128° 12′ 19″ E
Victim
View

E95

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Denial of Right to Life
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Executed
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan Airfield: 41° 22′ 41″ N, 128° 12′ 19″ E
Victim
View

E355

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City MSS Detention Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Victim
View

E317

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Executed
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Victim
View

E138

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Victim
View

E322

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Samjiyon County Hospital: 41° 48′ 40″ N, 128° 19′ 1″ E
Kaechon Re-education Camp (No.1): 39° 42′ 30″ N, 125° 55′ 27″ E
Samjiyon County MSS Detention Centre: 41° 48′ 21″ N, 128° 19′ 49″ E
Victim
View

E9

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Age ranges for group of victims
  • 40-59
Number of victims in group
6
Victim
View

E340

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
6
Victim
View

E341

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Age ranges for group of victims
  • 40-59
Number of victims in group
6
Victim
View

E342

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Age ranges for group of victims
  • 40-59
Number of victims in group
6
Victim
View

E344

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Age ranges for group of victims
  • 40-59
Number of victims in group
6
Victim
View

E402

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Chongjin Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Victim
View

E407

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Chongjin Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Victim
View

E408

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Chongjin Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Victim
View

E409

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Chongjin Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
Victim
View

E406

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Chongjin Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Victim
View

E411

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Chongjin Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
Victim
View

E412

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Chongjin Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
Victim
View

E413

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Chongjin Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Victim
View

E414

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Chongjin Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Victim
View

E415

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Chongjin Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
Victim
View

E416

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Chongjin Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Victim
View

E417

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Chongjin Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Victim
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E478

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Refoulement
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Identity of perpetrators
  • E480
  • E481
  • E482
Geolocation of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Victim
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E498

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Victim
View

E500

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Victim
View

E488

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
40-49
Perpetrator
View

E520

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

E522

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with object
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

E532

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Victim
View

E555

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City MSS Detention Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Victim
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E565

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

E570

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

E575

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

E576

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

E577

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

E578

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

E579

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

E586

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City Yonpung-dong MPS Precinct: 41° 25′ 43″ N, 128° 12′ 47″ E
Victim
View

E592

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Victim
View

E593

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Junior Lieutenant (Sowi)
Age range
40-49
Perpetrator
View

E596

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Kaechon Re-education Camp (No.1): 39° 42′ 30″ N, 125° 55′ 27″ E
Victim
View

E617

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Deceased
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

E632

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Identity of perpetrators
  • E633
  • E634
Victim
View

E660

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Right to Life
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Death in custody
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Identity of perpetrators
  • E662
Geolocation of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Victim
View

E668

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Victim
View

E665

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Victim
View

E680

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Fair Trial
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

E717

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Other
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Identity of perpetrators
  • E720
  • E721
  • E722
Victim
View

E718

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

E725

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Fair Trial
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

E729

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrators
  • E734
Victim
View

E740

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

E741

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

E742

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

E743

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

E744

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

E748

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Geolocation of violations
Musan County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 13′ 48″ N, 129° 13′ 8″ E
Victim
View

E764

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Arrest based on informant
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

E775

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

E792

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Identity of perpetrators
  • E794
Victim
View

E801

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Fair Trial
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
4
Victim
View

E802

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Refoulement
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Victim
View

E847

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Sexual Violence Including Rape
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
  • Deprivation of sleep
  • Ingestion of polluted food
  • Positional torture
  • Squat jumps
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Victim
View

E820

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

E823

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Arrest based on informant
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

E879

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Victim
View

E887

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Victim
View

E869

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Ingestion of polluted food
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Identity of perpetrators
  • E872
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Victim
View

E870

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Ingestion of polluted food
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Identity of perpetrators
  • E872
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Victim
View

E832

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Refoulement
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
Victim
View

E220

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Religious practice
  • Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Victim
View

E16

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Sexual Violence Including Rape
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
  • Withheld
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
40-49
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E16) is a named male aged in his 40s in 2007. The perpetrator undertook sexual assault. The perpetrator was a ranking official at Ryanggang Provincial MPS detention centre. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.

Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Ryanggang Provincial MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 45″ N, 128° 10′ 48″ E
Perpetrator
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E146

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Fair Trial
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Geolocation of violations
North Pyongan Provincial Grand Theatre Square: 40° 5′ 55″ N, 124° 23′ 30″ E
Victim
View

E154

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Geolocation of violations
Sinuiju City MPS Office: 40° 6′ 7″ N, 124° 23′ 40″ E
Victim
View

E26

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Identity of perpetrators
  • E27
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Victim
View

E130

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

E352

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
  • Deprivation of food
  • Deprivation of medical assistance
  • Electrocution
  • Forced genital examination
  • Prolonged restraint
  • Waterboarding
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Victim
View

E343

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Age ranges for group of victims
  • 40-59
Number of victims in group
6
Victim
View

E403

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Chongjin Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Victim
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E404

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Chongjin Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Victim
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E405

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Chongjin Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Victim
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E410

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Chongjin Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Victim
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E549

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

E624

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Deceased
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Victim
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E752

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

E806

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Positional torture
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Victim
View

E840

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Refoulement
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
10
Geolocation of violations
Hoeryong City MSS Detention Centre: 42° 26′ 16″ N, 129° 45′ 19″ E
Victim
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E485

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Victim
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E11

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Executed
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Geolocation of violations
Chongori Re-education Camp (No.12): 42° 12′ 35″ N, 129° 45′ 14″ E
Victim
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E348

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Deprivation of medical assistance
  • Forced abortion
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
  • Other North Korean organisation
Identity of perpetrators
  • E10
Geolocation of violations
Hunchun Border Detention Centre: 42° 12′ 35″ N, 129° 45′ 14″ E
Chongori Re-education Camp (No.12): 42° 48′ 32″ N, 130° 11′ 60″ E
Kyongwon County Hospital: 42° 48′ 49″ N, 130° 12′ 2″ E
Victim
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E312

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Tumen Border Detention Centre: 42° 59′ 7″ N, 129° 50′ 22″ E
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Onsong County MPS Labour Training Centre: 42° 57′ 4″ N, 129° 58′ 46″ E
North Hamgyong Provincial MPS Holding Centre: 41° 44′ 17″ N, 129° 43′ 22″ E
Victim
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E294

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Major (Sojwa)
Age range
50-59
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E294) is a named male in his 50s in 2010 and 160cm in height. The perpetrator was an MPS officer with the rank of Major in the Yonhungdong MPD precinct, Hyesan, Ryanggang province. The perpetrator lived in a known residence.

Perpetrator
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E292

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Age range
50-59
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E292) is a named male in his 50s in 2010 and 160cm in height. The perpetrator was the handler for E309 and collected information on citizens who adhered to shamanism.

Victims of violation
  • E309
Perpetrator
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E309

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Arrest based on informant
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Identity of perpetrators
  • E292
Victim
View

E15

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Association with organisation
  • Other North Korean organisation
Age range
50-59
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E15) is a named male aged in his 50s in 2007. He was a ranking official at Ryanggang Provincial Prosecution Bureau and has since been promoted to a known rank in a known location. The perpetrator oversaw the interrogation of suspects suspected of shamanism and perpetrated violations against E448. The perpetrator conducted interrogations of E448 alone in a room between 01:00-02:00 for 15 days. When E448 denied an allegation, the perpetrator physically struck the victim and yanked their hair. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.

Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Ryanggang Provincial Prosecution Office: 41° 23′ 56″ N, 128° 10′ 33″ E
Perpetrator
View

E273

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Female
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Refoulement
Association with organisation
  • Other North Korean organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
50-59
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E273) is a named female aged in her 50s in 2001. The perpetrator was a Secretary at North Hamgyong Railroad Construction General Bureau.

Victims of violation
  • E436
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
North Hamgyong Railroad Construction General Bureau: 41° 47′ 38″ N, 129° 47′ 24″ E
Perpetrator
View

E140

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Victim
View

E142

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Age range
50-59
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E142) is a named male in his 50s. The perpetrator was a Guidance Officer in the Counterespionage Bureau of Pochon County MSS Branch. The perpetrator interrogated E447 on their religious associations and shackled E447 hands to a hot water pipe attached to a radiator in the investigation room of Pochon County MSS Office. The perpetrator physically struck the victim with a wooden club. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.

Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Pochon County MSS Office: 41° 31′ 37″ N, 128° 18′ 38″ E
Perpetrator
View

E434

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Fair Trial
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Refoulement
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
  • Beating with object
  • Deprivation of food
  • Deprivation of sleep
  • Positional torture
  • Repeated actions of standing and sitting
  • Squat jumps
  • Suspension
  • Waterboarding
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Identity of perpetrators
  • E272
Geolocation of violations
Changbai Border Detention Centre: 41° 25′ 14″ N, 128° 11′ 21″ E
Hyesan City MSS Detention Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Kaechon Re-education Camp (No.1): 39° 42′ 30″ N, 125° 55′ 27″ E
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Victim
View

E269

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Deprivation of medical assistance
Status
Death in custody
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Kaechon Re-education Camp (No.1): 39° 42′ 30″ N, 125° 55′ 27″ E
Victim
View

E145

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Victim
View

E219

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
  • Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Victim
View

E223

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City MSS Detention Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Victim
View

E36

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Other
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Kimjongsuk (Sinpa) County MSS Office: 41° 24′ 55″ N, 127° 46′ 37″ E
Victim
View

E42

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Geolocation of violations
Samjiyon County MPS Detention Centre: 41° 48′ 21″ N, 128° 19′ 49″ E
Victim
View

E259

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Age range
50-59
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E259) is a male in his 50s in 2015. The perpetrator was an MSS Director in Sinpa County in 2015 and had their office at Sinpa County MSS detention centre. The perpetrator interrogated E437 in October 2015 about the victim’s religious affiliations and verbally abused the victim.

Victims of violation
  • E437
Perpetrator
View

E435

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Victim
View

E133

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Withheld
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Workers' Party of Korea
Victim
View

E115

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Geolocation of violations
Chongori Re-education Camp (No.12): 42° 12′ 35″ N, 129° 45′ 14″ E
Victim
View

E113

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Victim
View

E101

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Victim
View

E57

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Arrest based on informant
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Identity of perpetrators
  • E58
Geolocation of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Victim
View

E66

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Fair Trial
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

E67

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Fair Trial
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

E68

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Fair Trial
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

E69

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Fair Trial
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

E70

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Fair Trial
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

E79

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Geolocation of violations
Musan County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 13′ 48″ N, 129° 13′ 8″ E
Victim
View

E354

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Asphyxiation
  • Beating with fists or feet
  • Beating with object
  • Deprivation of food
  • Deprivation of medical assistance
  • Deprivation of sleep
  • Deprivation of use of a toilet
  • Forced genital examination
  • Ingestion of polluted food
  • Open bathrooms
  • Prolonged restraint
  • Repeated actions of standing and sitting
  • Squat jumps
  • Suspension
  • Verbal abuse
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Changchun Chubei Penal Facility: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Victim
View

E84

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Age range
50-59
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E84) is a named male aged in his 50s in 2013. The perpetrator was a Director at Kimjongsuk County MSS Branch. Certain information is withheld for the victim’s safety.

Victims of violation
  • E354
  • E80
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Kimjongsuk (Sinpa) County MSS Office: 41° 24′ 55″ N, 127° 46′ 37″ E
Perpetrator
View

E88

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Geolocation of violations
Samjiyon County MPS Detention Centre: 41° 48′ 21″ N, 128° 19′ 49″ E
Victim
View

E90

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

E155

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

E290

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Unidentified religious activities
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Fair Trial
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Pochon County MPS Office: 41° 31′ 39″ N, 128° 18′ 40″ E
Victim
View

E291

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Unidentified religious activities
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Fair Trial
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Pochon County MPS Office: 41° 31′ 39″ N, 128° 18′ 40″ E
Victim
View

E295

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Unidentified religious activities
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Fair Trial
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Pochon County MPS Office: 41° 31′ 39″ N, 128° 18′ 40″ E
Victim
View

E296

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Unidentified religious activities
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Fair Trial
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Pochon County MPS Office: 41° 31′ 39″ N, 128° 18′ 40″ E
Victim
View

E297

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Unidentified religious activities
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Fair Trial
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Pochon County MPS Office: 41° 31′ 39″ N, 128° 18′ 40″ E
Victim
View

E457

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Verbal abuse
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Identity of perpetrators
  • E460
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MPS Labour Training Centre: 42° 57′ 4″ N, 129° 58′ 46″ E
Chongori Re-education Camp (No.12): 42° 12′ 35″ N, 129° 45′ 14″ E
Victim
View

E458

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Verbal abuse
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Identity of perpetrators
  • E461
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Chongori Re-education Camp (No.12): 42° 12′ 35″ N, 129° 45′ 14″ E
Victim
View

E463

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Arrest based on informant
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Identity of perpetrators
  • E465
  • E466
  • E467
  • E468
  • E469
  • E470
  • E471
  • E472
  • E473
  • E474
  • E475
  • E476
  • E477
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Victim
View

E512

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Arrest based on informant
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

E514

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

E515

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

E521

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

E524

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
View

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