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Ascom MSS Closed Detention Facility

Responsible to organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
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Baishan Penal Facility

Responsible to organisation
  • Ministry of Public Security
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Border Security Command

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Border Security Command is responsible for patrolling the northern border region. Guards may search and arrest individuals on the spot if there is a suspicion of their having crossed, or intending to cross, the border without authorisation. As far as cases related to religious freedom violations are concerned, these guards do not play a specialised role but have been documented as arresting and subjecting those who are caught in possession of Bibles to torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment. Where there is a need for further investigation and processing of an individual after an arrest, suspects are handed over to other enforcement authorities by Border Security Command.

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Chagang Provincial MPS Detention Centre

Responsible to organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
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Changbai Border Detention Centre

Responsible to organisation
  • Ministry of Public Security
Geolocation
41° 25′ 14″ N, 128° 11′ 21″ E
Location
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Changchun Chubei Penal Facility

Responsible to organisation
  • Ministry of Public Security
Location
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Chongjin City MPS Labour Training Centre

Responsible to organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Location
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Chongjin City MSS Detention Centre

Responsible to organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation
41° 47′ 57″ N, 129° 46′ 34″ E
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Chongjin City Sunam District MPS Precinct

Responsible to organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
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Chongjin City Sunam Market

Responsible to organisation
  • Other North Korean organisation
Geolocation
41° 47′ 24″ N, 129° 46′ 5″ E
Location
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Chongjin Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25)

Responsible to organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation
41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
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Chongori Re-education Camp (No.12)

Responsible to organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Geolocation
42° 12′ 35″ N, 129° 45′ 14″ E
Location
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Chonnae Re-education Camp

Responsible to organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Location
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Chungsan Re-education Camp (No.2)

Responsible to organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Location
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Dandong Border Detention Centre

Responsible to organisation
  • Ministry of Public Security
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Dunhua City Public Security Bureau

Responsible to organisation
  • Ministry of Public Security
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E1

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
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
Geolocation of violations
Chongjin City Sunam Market: 41° 47′ 24″ N, 129° 46′ 5″ E
Victim
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E2

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
60-69
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • 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
Transferred to further penal facility
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of Public Security
Geolocation of violations
North Hamgyong Provincial MPS Holding Centre: 41° 44′ 17″ N, 129° 43′ 22″ E
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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E5

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
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
Detained
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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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
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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
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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
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E10

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Forced Abortion
  • Withheld
Association with organisation
  • Other North Korean organisation
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E10) is a named male doctor who induced an abortion of E348 in Kyongwon County Hospital at a named date in 2008. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.

Victims of violation
  • E348
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Kyongwon County Hospital: 42° 48′ 32″ N, 130° 11′ 60″ E
Perpetrator
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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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E12

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
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
Unknown
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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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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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
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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
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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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E17

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Other
  • 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
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Victim
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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
Victim
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E19

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
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
  • Forced abortion
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
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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
Victim
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E22

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Other
  • 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
Victim
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E23

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Unknown
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
  • Border Security Command
Identity of perpetrators
  • E25
Victim
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E25

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
  • Border Security Command
Age range
Unknown
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E25) was a male. The perpetrator was a ranking official at Border Security Command and arrested E455. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.

Victims of violation
  • E23
Perpetrator
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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
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E27

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 People's Security
Age range
Unknown
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E27) is a named male. The perpetrator physically assaulted E26 at Hyesan City MPS detention centre in 2009. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.

Victims of violation
  • E26
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Perpetrator
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E28

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
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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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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E30

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
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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E31

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
60-69
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
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
2
Victim
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E32

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
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
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Victim
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E33

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
  • Ministry of State Security
Age range
Unknown
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E33) is a named male. The perpetrator was a named MSS rank and conducted interrogations of persons suspected of religious practice at a named facility. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.

Victims of violation
  • E32
Perpetrator
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E34

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
  • Ministry of People's Security
Age range
Unknown
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E34) is a named male. The perpetrator was a named MPS rank and conducted interrogations of persons suspected of religious practice at a named facility. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.

Victims of violation
  • E32
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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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
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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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E38

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Possessing religious items
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
Victim
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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
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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
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E43

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
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
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Victim
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E44

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
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
  • 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
Geolocation of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Victim
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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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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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E47

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Denial of Right to Life
  • Refoulement
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Executed
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Victim
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E48

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Sharing religious beliefs
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
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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E51

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
60-69
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Arrest based on informant
  • Contact with religious persons
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Deceased
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Military Security Command
Victim
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E53

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
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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E54

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
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
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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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E56

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
60-69
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
  • Prolonged restraint
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Korean People's Army
Victim
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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
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E58

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
Unknown
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E58) is a named male. The perpetrator was an MSS Guidance Officer at Ryanggang Provincial MSS holding centre. A known family member of the perpetrator was a Political Director in Taehongdan County, Ryanggang province. The perpetrator oversaw torture of prisoners. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.

Victims of violation
  • E56
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Perpetrator
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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
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E60

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Refoulement
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Age range
Unknown
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E60) was an MSS official at Onsong County MSS pre-trial detention centre. The perpetrator oversaw the interrogation of E353 in 2018 relating to their religious associations in China.

Victims of violation
  • E353
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Perpetrator
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E61

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
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 Chun-dong MPS Labour Training Centre: 41° 22′ 55″ N, 128° 10′ 24″ E
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Victim
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E63

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
Colonel (Sangjwa)
Age range
Unknown
Condensed summary

Certain details are withheld.

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E64

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
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 perpetrating organisations
  • Korean People's Army
  • Ministry of State Security
Victim
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E65

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Male
Age range
60-69
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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E71

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Fair Trial
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Age range
Unknown
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E71) is a male MPS Deputy Branch Director in Hyesan City in 2019. The perpetrator conducted the resident exposure meeting in Hyesan Square of E65, E66, E67, E68, E69, and E70 and announced their charges. Details are withheld for the victim’s safety.

Victims of violation
  • E65
  • E66
  • E67
  • E68
  • E69
  • E70
Perpetrator
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E73

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
  • Korean People's Army
Age range
Unknown
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E73) is a male. The perpetrator was an MSS official assigned to a KPA unit in Ryanggang province and later to a named position in Wonsan, Kangwon province. The perpetrator arrested 37 religious adherents.

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E74

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
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
Geolocation of violations
Chongjin City MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 57″ N, 129° 46′ 34″ 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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E77

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
60-69
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
  • Denial of Right to Life
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Deprivation of food
  • Deprivation of medical assistance
Status
Death in custody
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Musan County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 13′ 52″ N, 129° 12′ 52″ E
Victim
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E78

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
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
Age range
Unknown
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E78) was a male and a Section Chief assigned to Musan County MSS Counterespionage Bureau. The perpetrator conducted the interrogations of E76 and E77.

Victims of violation
  • E76
  • E77
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Musan County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 13′ 52″ N, 129° 12′ 52″ E
Perpetrator
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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
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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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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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E82

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
Major (Sojwa)
Age range
Unknown
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E82) is a named male. The perpetrator interrogated E80 and was stationed at a known facility. 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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E83

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 Colonel (Jungjwa)
Age range
60-69
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E83) is a named male aged in his 60s in 2012 and 170cm in height. The perpetrator was a Director at Kimjongsuk County MSS Branch with a rank of Lieutenant Colonel. The perpetrator oversaw the interrogation of E354 and E80. 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
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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
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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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E86

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 Colonel (Jungjwa)
Age range
Unknown
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E86) is a named male of 184cm in height. The perpetrator held the rank of Lieutenant Colonel at Ryanggang Provincial MSS detention centre in 2011. Certain information is withheld for the victim’s safety.

Victims of violation
  • E354
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ 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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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
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E89

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
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
  • Korean People's Army
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
4
Victim
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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
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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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E92

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
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 Chun-dong MPS Labour Training Centre: 41° 22′ 55″ N, 128° 10′ 24″ E
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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
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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
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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
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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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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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E99

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
  • Beating with fists or feet
  • Beating with object
  • Deprivation of medical assistance
  • Forced genital examination
  • Ingestion of polluted food
  • Open bathrooms
  • Verbal abuse
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Identity of perpetrators
  • E214
Geolocation of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 40° 4′ 41″ N, 124° 26′ 25″ E
Kyongsong County MPS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Victim
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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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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
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E102

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
  • Korean People's Army
Age range
Unknown
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E102) was a male in a KPA unit in Sariwon, North Hwanghae province. The perpetrator discovered a bible on a victim in 1998. The perpetrator received a reward. The perpetrator later escaped to South Korea, but returned to North Korea and now lives in a known location. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.

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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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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
View

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
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

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
View

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
View

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
View

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
View

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

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
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

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