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 modified
- Aug 11, 2021
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 modified
- Aug 11, 2021
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.
- Geolocation of violations perpetrated
- Musan County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 13′ 52″ N, 129° 12′ 52″ E
- Date modified
- Aug 11, 2021
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 modified
- Aug 11, 2021
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 modified
- Aug 11, 2021
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 modified
- Aug 11, 2021
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 modified
- Aug 11, 2021
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 modified
- Aug 11, 2021
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 modified
- Aug 11, 2021
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 modified
- Aug 11, 2021
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 modified
- Aug 11, 2021
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 modified
- Aug 11, 2021
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 modified
- Aug 11, 2021
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 modified
- Aug 11, 2021
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 modified
- Aug 11, 2021
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 modified
- Aug 11, 2021
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 modified
- Aug 11, 2021
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 modified
- Aug 11, 2021
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.
- Geolocation of violations perpetrated
- Hyesan City Yonpung-dong MPS Precinct: 41° 25′ 43″ N, 128° 12′ 47″ E
- Date modified
- Aug 11, 2021
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 modified
- Sep 30, 2021
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 modified
- Sep 30, 2021
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 modified
- Sep 30, 2021
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 modified
- Sep 30, 2021
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 modified
- Sep 30, 2021
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 modified
- Sep 30, 2021
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 modified
- Sep 30, 2021
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 modified
- Sep 30, 2021
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 modified
- Sep 30, 2021
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 modified
- Sep 30, 2021
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 modified
- Sep 30, 2021