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E529

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Brigader General (Tawjwa)
Age range
Withheld
Perpetrator
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E471

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Unknown
Victims of violation
  • E463
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Perpetrator
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E488

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
40-49
Perpetrator
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E546

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
  • E543
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Perpetrator
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E566

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Perpetrator
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E739

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Perpetrator
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E787

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Perpetrator
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E16

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

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

Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Ryanggang Provincial MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 45″ N, 128° 10′ 48″ E
Perpetrator
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E272

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
  • Withheld
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
60-69
Condensed summary

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

Victims of violation
  • E434
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Perpetrator
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E253

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

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

Victims of violation
  • E252
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Kaechon Re-education Camp (No.1): 39° 42′ 30″ N, 125° 55′ 27″ E
Perpetrator
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E473

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Unknown
Victims of violation
  • E463
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Perpetrator
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E468

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Unknown
Victims of violation
  • E463
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Perpetrator
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E469

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Unknown
Victims of violation
  • E463
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Perpetrator
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E470

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Unknown
Victims of violation
  • E463
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Perpetrator
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E625

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Perpetrator
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E812

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Perpetrator
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E813

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Perpetrator
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E896

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
50-59
Victims of violation
  • E824
Perpetrator
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E120

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

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

Victims of violation
  • E357
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Chongori Re-education Camp (No.12): 42° 12′ 35″ N, 129° 45′ 14″ E
Perpetrator
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E337

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

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

Victims of violation
  • E336
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Perpetrator
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E472

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Unknown
Victims of violation
  • E463
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Perpetrator
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E467

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Unknown
Victims of violation
  • E463
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Perpetrator
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E613

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Forced Labour
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Perpetrator
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E793

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Sexual Violence Including Rape
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
  • E791
Perpetrator
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E794

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
  • E792
Perpetrator
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E825

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Perpetrator
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E258

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

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

Victims of violation
  • E437
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Perpetrator
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E828

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Perpetrator
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E608

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Denial of Fair Trial
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Perpetrator
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E465

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