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E608
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Denial of Fair Trial
Association with organisation
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Date added
Oct 19, 2021
Perpetrator
E464
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Withheld
Association with organisation
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
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
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
50-59
Victims of violation
Date added
Oct 18, 2021
Perpetrator
E655
Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Age range
30-39
Condensed summary

E655 is an MSS Guidance officer attached to Samjiyon County.

Victims of violation
Date added
Oct 8, 2021
Perpetrator
E833
Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Fair Trial
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Hyesan City MSS Detention Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E829
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Senior Lieutenant (Sangwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E828
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E874
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
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
E873
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
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
E872
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E867
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Rank
Senior Lieutenant (Sangwi)
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E891
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E886
Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Senior Lieutenant (Sangwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E883
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E882
Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E862
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E861
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E860
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E825
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E822
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Association with organisation
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
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
Rank
Senior Lieutenant (Sangwi)
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E843
Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Rank
Major (Sojwa)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E842
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
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
E842
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
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
E813
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E812
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E797
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Victims of violation
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Hyesan City Yonpung-dong MPS Precinct: 41° 25′ 43″ N, 128° 12′ 47″ E
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E794
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E793
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Sexual Violence Including Rape
Association with organisation
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E788
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E787
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E786
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E781
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E780
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Major (Sojwa)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E779
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E778
Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Major (Sojwa)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E609
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E760
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
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
E754
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E753
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E739
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E735
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Major (Sojwa)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E734
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E733
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E722
Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E721
Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E720
Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E714
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E711
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E709
Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E708
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E707
Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E694
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E693
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E692
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E690
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E691
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E689
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E686
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
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
E685
Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
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
E684
Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
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
E678
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E677
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E676
Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E675
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E674
Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E673
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E664
Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E663
Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Rank
Colonel (Sangjwa)
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E662
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Rank
Major (Sojwa)
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E659
Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E658
Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E657
Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E656
Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E653
Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E652
Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E651
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E650
Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E649
Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E648
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E647
Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E646
Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E645
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Colonel (Sangjwa)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E644
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 4, 2021
Perpetrator
E641
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 1, 2021
Perpetrator
E640
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Denial of Fair Trial
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 1, 2021
Perpetrator
E628
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
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
E627
Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 1, 2021
Perpetrator
E634
Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
Date added
Oct 1, 2021
Perpetrator
E633
Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
Date added
Oct 1, 2021
Perpetrator
E625
Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 1, 2021
Perpetrator
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
Rank
Major (Sojwa)
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
Date added
Oct 1, 2021
Perpetrator
E613
Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Forced Labour
Association with organisation
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 1, 2021
Perpetrator
E600
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Association with organisation
Rank
Lieutenant Colonel (Jungjwa)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 1, 2021
Perpetrator
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
Rank
Senior Lieutenant (Sangwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 1, 2021
Perpetrator
E598
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Date added
Oct 1, 2021
Perpetrator
E597
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 1, 2021
Perpetrator
E594
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Association with organisation
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Oct 1, 2021
Perpetrator
E593
Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Rank
Junior Lieutenant (Sowi)
Age range
40-49
Date added
Oct 1, 2021
Perpetrator
E581
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
E580
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
E573
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
E572
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Senior Lieutenant (Sangwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
E568
Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Female
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
E567
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
E566
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
E560
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Correctional Officer (Gyeho)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
E559
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Major (Sojwa)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
E558
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Senior Lieutenant (Sangwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
E557
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Senior Lieutenant (Sangwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
E551
Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
E546
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
E545
Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Association with organisation
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
E544
Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Association with organisation
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
E529
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Rank
Brigader General (Tawjwa)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
E528
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
E527
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
E526
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Rank
Major (Sojwa)
Age range
Withheld
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
E509
Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Association with organisation
Rank
Major (Sojwa)
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Sinuiju City MPS Office: 40° 6′ 7″ N, 124° 23′ 40″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
E508
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
E503
Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Age range
30-39
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
E488
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
40-49
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
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
Rank
Senior Lieutenant (Sangwi)
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
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
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
E480
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Denial of Fair Trial
Association with organisation
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
E477
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Unknown
Victims of violation
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
E476
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Rank
Private (Byongsa)
Age range
Unknown
Victims of violation
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
E475
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Unknown
Victims of violation
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
E474
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Unknown
Victims of violation
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
E473
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Unknown
Victims of violation
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
E472
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Unknown
Victims of violation
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
E471
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Unknown
Victims of violation
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
E470
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Unknown
Victims of violation
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
E469
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Unknown
Victims of violation
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
E468
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Unknown
Victims of violation
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
E467
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Unknown
Victims of violation
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
E466
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Rank
Major (Sojwa)
Victims of violation
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
E465
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
Rank
Colonel (Sangjwa)
Victims of violation
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
E461
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Association with organisation
Rank
Senior Lieutenant (Sangwi)
Age range
Unknown
Victims of violation
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
E460
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Unknown
Victims of violation
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
E459
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Unknown
Victims of violation
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Date added
Sep 30, 2021
Perpetrator
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
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
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date added
Sep 28, 2020
Perpetrator
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
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
MSS informant?
Yes
Date added
Sep 9, 2020
Perpetrator
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
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
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Date added
Sep 1, 2020
Perpetrator
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
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
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Kimjongsuk (Sinpa) County MSS Office: 41° 24′ 55″ N, 127° 46′ 37″ E
Date added
Sep 1, 2020
Perpetrator
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
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
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Kimjongsuk (Sinpa) County MSS Office: 41° 24′ 55″ N, 127° 46′ 37″ E
Date added
Sep 1, 2020
Perpetrator
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
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
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Kimjongsuk (Sinpa) County MSS Office: 41° 24′ 55″ N, 127° 46′ 37″ E
Date added
Sep 1, 2020
Perpetrator
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
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
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Kimjongsuk (Sinpa) County MSS Office: 41° 24′ 55″ N, 127° 46′ 37″ E
Date added
Sep 1, 2020
Perpetrator
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
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
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Musan County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 13′ 52″ N, 129° 12′ 52″ E
Date added
Sep 1, 2020
Perpetrator
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
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
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
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
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
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
Date added
Aug 31, 2020
Perpetrator
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
Rank
Colonel (Sangjwa)
Age range
Unknown
Condensed summary

Certain details are withheld.

Date added
Aug 31, 2020
Perpetrator
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
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
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Date added
Aug 31, 2020
Perpetrator
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
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
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Date added
Aug 31, 2020
Perpetrator
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
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
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
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
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Chongori Re-education Camp (No.12): 42° 12′ 35″ N, 129° 45′ 14″ E
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Perpetrator
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
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
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
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
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
Age range
30-39
Condensed summary

Certain information is withheld.

Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Perpetrator
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
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
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
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
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Hoeryong City MSS Detention Centre: 42° 26′ 16″ N, 129° 45′ 19″ E
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Perpetrator
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
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
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
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
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 46′ 5″ N, 129° 44′ 17″ E
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Perpetrator
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
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
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Kaechon Re-education Camp (No.1): 39° 42′ 30″ N, 125° 55′ 27″ E
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Perpetrator
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
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
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Perpetrator
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
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
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Perpetrator
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
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
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Perpetrator
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
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
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Perpetrator
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
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
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Perpetrator
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
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
MSS informant?
Yes
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Perpetrator
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
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
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Perpetrator
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
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
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Perpetrator
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
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
MSS informant?
Yes
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Perpetrator
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
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
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Perpetrator
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
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
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Hyesan City Yonpung-dong MPS Precinct: 41° 25′ 43″ N, 128° 12′ 47″ E
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
Perpetrator
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
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
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
Perpetrator
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
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
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
Perpetrator
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
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
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
Perpetrator
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
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
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
Perpetrator
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
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
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
Perpetrator
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
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
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
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
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
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
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Perpetrator
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
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
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Perpetrator
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
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
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Perpetrator
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
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
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
North Hamgyong Railroad Construction General Bureau: 41° 47′ 38″ N, 129° 47′ 24″ E
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Perpetrator
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
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
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
North Hamgyong Railroad Construction General Bureau: 41° 47′ 38″ N, 129° 47′ 24″ E
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Perpetrator
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
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
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Perpetrator
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
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
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
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
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Perpetrator
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
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
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
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
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
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
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Kyongwon County Hospital: 42° 48′ 32″ N, 130° 11′ 60″ E
Date added
Aug 12, 2020
Perpetrator
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
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
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
North Hamgyong Provincial MPS Holding Centre: 41° 44′ 17″ N, 129° 43′ 22″ E
Date added
Aug 12, 2020
Perpetrator

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