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E608

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Denial of Fair Trial
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Date added
Oct 19, 2021
Perpetrator
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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
Date added
Oct 18, 2021
Perpetrator
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E896

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 People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
50-59
Victims of violation
  • E824
Date added
Oct 18, 2021
Perpetrator
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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
Date added
Oct 8, 2021
Perpetrator
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E833

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Fair Trial
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
  • E831
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Hyesan City MSS Detention Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E829

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Senior Lieutenant (Sangwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E828

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E874

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Withheld
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E873

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Private (Byongsa)
Age range
Withheld
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E872

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
  • E868
  • E869
  • E870
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E867

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Border Security Command
Rank
Senior Lieutenant (Sangwi)
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
  • E683
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E891

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E886

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Senior Lieutenant (Sangwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E883

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E882

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E862

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E861

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E860

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E825

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E822

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E845

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Senior Lieutenant (Sangwi)
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
  • E844
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E843

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Major (Sojwa)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E842

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Major (Sojwa)
Age range
Withheld
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Hoeryong City MSS Detention Centre: 42° 26′ 16″ N, 129° 45′ 19″ E
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E842

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Major (Sojwa)
Age range
Withheld
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Hoeryong City MSS Detention Centre: 42° 26′ 16″ N, 129° 45′ 19″ E
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E813

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E812

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E797

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Other
Victims of violation
  • E795
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Hyesan City Yonpung-dong MPS Precinct: 41° 25′ 43″ N, 128° 12′ 47″ E
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E794

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
  • E792
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E793

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Sexual Violence Including Rape
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
  • E791
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E788

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E787

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E786

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Other North Korean organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E781

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E780

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Major (Sojwa)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E779

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E778

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Major (Sojwa)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E609

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E760

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Major (Sojwa)
Age range
Withheld
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Ryanggang Provincial MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 45″ N, 128° 10′ 48″ E
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E754

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E753

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E739

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E735

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Major (Sojwa)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E734

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
  • E728
  • E729
  • E730
  • E731
  • E732
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E733

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E722

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
  • E717
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E721

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
  • E717
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E720

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
  • E717
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E714

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
  • E712
  • E713
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E711

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
  • E710
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E709

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E708

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
  • E704
  • E705
  • E706
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E707

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E694

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E693

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E692

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E690

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E691

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E689

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Prosecutor's Office
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E686

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Major (Sojwa)
Age range
Withheld
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Musan County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 13′ 52″ N, 129° 12′ 52″ E
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E685

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Withheld
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Musan County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 13′ 52″ N, 129° 12′ 52″ E
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E684

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Withheld
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Musan County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 13′ 52″ N, 129° 12′ 52″ E
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E678

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E677

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E676

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E675

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Prosecutor's Office
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E674

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E673

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E664

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
  • E660
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E663

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Colonel (Sangjwa)
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
  • E660
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E662

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Major (Sojwa)
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
  • E660
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E659

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
  • E654
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E658

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
  • E654
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E657

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Prosecutor's Office
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
  • E654
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E656

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Prosecutor's Office
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
  • E654
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E653

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E652

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E651

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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E650

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E649

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E648

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E647

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E646

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E645

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Colonel (Sangjwa)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E644

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E641

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 1, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E640

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Denial of Fair Trial
Association with organisation
  • Prosecutor's Office
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 1, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E628

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Samjiyon County MPS Detention Centre: 41° 48′ 21″ N, 128° 19′ 49″ E
Date added
Oct 1, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E627

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 1, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E634

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
  • E631
  • E632
Date added
Oct 1, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E633

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
  • E631
  • E632
Date added
Oct 1, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E625

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 1, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E621

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Forced Labour
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Major (Sojwa)
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
  • E619
Date added
Oct 1, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E613

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Forced Labour
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 1, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E600

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Lieutenant Colonel (Jungjwa)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 1, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E599

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
Senior Lieutenant (Sangwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 1, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E598

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Other
Date added
Oct 1, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E597

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 1, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E594

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 1, 2021
Perpetrator
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
Date added
Oct 1, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E581

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E580

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E573

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E572

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Senior Lieutenant (Sangwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E568

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Female
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E567

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E566

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E560

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Correctional Officer (Gyeho)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E559

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Major (Sojwa)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E558

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Senior Lieutenant (Sangwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E557

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Senior Lieutenant (Sangwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E551

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E546

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
  • E543
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E545

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Age range
Withheld
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E544

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Age range
Withheld
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E529

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Brigader General (Tawjwa)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E528

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E527

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E526

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Major (Sojwa)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E509

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Major (Sojwa)
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
  • E507
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Sinuiju City MPS Office: 40° 6′ 7″ N, 124° 23′ 40″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E508

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
  • E506
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
View

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
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
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
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E482

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Senior Lieutenant (Sangwi)
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
  • E478
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E481

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • 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
Withheld
Victims of violation
  • E478
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E480

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Denial of Fair Trial
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
  • E478
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E477

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Unknown
Victims of violation
  • E463
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E476

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Private (Byongsa)
Age range
Unknown
Victims of violation
  • E463
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E475

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Unknown
Victims of violation
  • E463
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E474

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Unknown
Victims of violation
  • E463
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E473

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Unknown
Victims of violation
  • E463
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E472

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Unknown
Victims of violation
  • E463
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E471

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Unknown
Victims of violation
  • E463
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E470

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Unknown
Victims of violation
  • E463
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E469

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Unknown
Victims of violation
  • E463
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E468

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Unknown
Victims of violation
  • E463
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E467

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Unknown
Victims of violation
  • E463
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E466

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Major (Sojwa)
Victims of violation
  • E463
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E465

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Colonel (Sangjwa)
Victims of violation
  • E463
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E461

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Senior Lieutenant (Sangwi)
Age range
Unknown
Victims of violation
  • E458
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E460

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Unknown
Victims of violation
  • E457
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E459

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Unknown
Victims of violation
  • E456
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
View

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
Date added
Sep 28, 2020
Perpetrator
View

E313

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
Age range
Unknown
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E313) was a male. The perpetrator had attended a church in China and had later become an MSS informant. The perpetrator was assigned to E51 and their family. The perpetrator attempted to entrap E51 during an act of prayer. Certain information is withheld for the victim’s safety.

Victims of violation
  • E51
MSS informant?
Yes
Date added
Sep 9, 2020
Perpetrator
View

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
Date added
Sep 1, 2020
Perpetrator
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
Date added
Sep 1, 2020
Perpetrator
View

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
Date added
Sep 1, 2020
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
Date added
Sep 1, 2020
Perpetrator
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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
Date added
Sep 1, 2020
Perpetrator
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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
Date added
Sep 1, 2020
Perpetrator
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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
Date added
Aug 31, 2020
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.

Date added
Aug 31, 2020
Perpetrator
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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
Date added
Aug 31, 2020
Perpetrator
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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.

Date added
Aug 31, 2020
Perpetrator
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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
Date added
Aug 31, 2020
Perpetrator
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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
Date added
Aug 31, 2020
Perpetrator
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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.

Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Perpetrator
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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
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Perpetrator
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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
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Perpetrator
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E127

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 State Security
Rank
Lieutenant Colonel (Jungjwa)
Age range
Unknown
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E127) is a named male of 162cm in height. The perpetrator was stationed at Ryanggang Provincial MSS holding centre and had a rank denoted by 2 stripes and 2 stars. The perpetrator interrogated E446 on their associations with religion. Certain information is withheld for the victim’s safety.

Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Perpetrator
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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.

Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Perpetrator
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E135

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
Other
Age range
Unknown
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E135) is a named male. The perpetrator was a correctional officer at Musan County MSS detention centre in 2005 and the son of an MSS Branch Director in Musan County in 2005. The perpetrator physically assaulted and broke each of the fingers of a victim who practised physiognomy. The perpetrator later became a prosecutor in Musan County. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.

Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Musan County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 13′ 52″ N, 129° 12′ 52″ E
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Perpetrator
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E231

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
Rank
Other
Age range
Unknown
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E231) is a male. The perpetrator was a Section Chief in the MSS Counterespionage Bureau at Hoeryong City MSS detention centre in 2003. The perpetrator tortured E441 in a steel cage. Certain information is withheld for the victim’s safety.

Victims of violation
  • E441
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Hoeryong City MSS Detention Centre: 42° 26′ 16″ N, 129° 45′ 19″ E
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Perpetrator
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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
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
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
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Perpetrator
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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
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Perpetrator
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E444

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
60-69
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E444) is a male in his 60s and is 170cm in height. The perpetrator interrogated E435 in North Pyongan Provincial MSS detention centre and physically assaulted E435 by striking her in the face and verbally abusing her. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.

Victims of violation
  • E435
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Perpetrator
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E264

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
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E264) is a male. The perpetrator is a Chinese civilian. The perpetrator flagged down the car that transported E437 from Shenyang to a location on the Amnok River where MSS officers had crossed into Chinese territory and were waiting for E437 to be delivered.

Victims of violation
  • E437
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
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
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
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
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Perpetrator
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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
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
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
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Perpetrator
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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
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Perpetrator
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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
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Perpetrator
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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
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Perpetrator
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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
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Perpetrator
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E229

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 (E229) is a named male MPS Guidance Officer. The perpetrator was stationed at Yonpungdong MPS precinct in 2010. The perpetrator assaulted E228 and arrested E443 for shamanistic acts. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.

Victims of violation
  • E228
  • E443
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Hyesan City Yonpung-dong MPS Precinct: 41° 25′ 43″ N, 128° 12′ 47″ E
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
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
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
Perpetrator
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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
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
Perpetrator
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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
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
Perpetrator
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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
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
Perpetrator
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E226

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

The perpetrator (E226) is a named female aged in her 50s in 2011. The perpetrator is an attorney and disregarded due process and national law to argue that E439 be imprisoned for religious crimes.

Victims of violation
  • E439
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
Perpetrator
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E153

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
60-69
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E153) is a male aged in his 60s in 2002. The perpetrator was short in stature and had a heavy build. The perpetrator was an MSS Major at North Pyongan Provincial MSS detention centre and oversaw interrogations. Certain information is withheld for the victim’s safety.

Geolocation of violations perpetrated
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
Perpetrator
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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
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Perpetrator
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E270

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
Rank
Lieutenant Colonel (Jungjwa)
Age range
70-79
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E270) is a named male in his 70s in 2008. The perpetrator was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Hyesan City MPS Counterespionage Bureau and stationed at Hyesan City MPS detention centre in 2008. The perpetrator undertook interrogations on the religious associations of prisoners. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.

Victims of violation
  • E434
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Perpetrator
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E271

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
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
  • Withheld
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Major (Sojwa)
Age range
60-69
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E271) is a named male in his 60s in 2006. The perpetrator interrogated and physically assaulted and tortured E434. The perpetrator was in the Preliminary Examination Section and is now a Secretary/preliminary examiner at the Hyesan City MPS detention centre. His rank is now Major. The perpetrator attempted to force E434 to place their inked fingerprint on a statement admitting that the victim had attended church in China. Certain information is withheld for the victim’s safety.

Victims of violation
  • E434
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Perpetrator
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E272

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
60-69
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E272) is a named male in his 60s. The perpetrator oversaw and was involved in the interrogation and torture of E434. The perpetrator directly physically assaulted and shackled the victim. The perpetrator later transferred E434 to Kaechon re-education camp by train. Certain information is withheld per a witness/victim/family request.

Victims of violation
  • E434
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Perpetrator
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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
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Perpetrator
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E277

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
  • Other North Korean organisation
Age range
70-79
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E277) is a male in his 70s in 2001 and is 160cm in height. The perpetrator was an MSS Guidance Officer at the North Hamgyong Railroad Construction General Bureau in 2001. The perpetrator interrogated E436 and used a bible during the interrogation. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.

Victims of violation
  • E436
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
North Hamgyong Railroad Construction General Bureau: 41° 47′ 38″ N, 129° 47′ 24″ E
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
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
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Perpetrator
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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.

Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Perpetrator
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E303

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
Senior Lieutenant (Sangwi)
Age range
60-69
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E303) is a male in his 60s and 178cm in height. The perpetrator was a senior lieutenant at Yonpungdong MPS Precinct and arrested E228 in 2011 after being informed that the victim was a shaman.

Victims of violation
  • E228
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Perpetrator
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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
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Perpetrator
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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
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Perpetrator
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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
Date added
Aug 12, 2020
Perpetrator
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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
Date added
Aug 12, 2020
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