- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Rank
- Captain (Taewi)
- Age range
- 30-39
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary interrogation, Verbal abuse
- 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.
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Locations of violation perpetrated
- North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
- Victims of violation
- E336
- Date added
- Sep 28, 2020
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- Unknown
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary surveillance, Withheld
- 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.
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Victims of violation
- E51
- MSS informant?
- Yes
- Date added
- Sep 9, 2020
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Rank
- Lieutenant Colonel
- Age range
- Unknown
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary detention, Torture or sustained physical assault
- 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 pre-trial detention centre in 2011. Certain information is withheld for the victim’s safety.
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Locations of violation perpetrated
- Ryanggang Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
- Victims of violation
- E354
- Date added
- Sep 1, 2020
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- 50-59
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Torture or sustained physical assault
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E84) is a named male aged in his 50s in 2013. The perpetrator was a Director at Kimjongsuk County MSS Office. Certain information is withheld for the victim’s safety.
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Locations of violation perpetrated
- Kimjongsuk County MSS Office
- Date added
- Sep 1, 2020
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Rank
- Lieutenant Colonel
- Age range
- 60-69
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Torture or sustained physical assault
- 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 Office with a rank of Lieutenant Colonel. The perpetrator oversaw the interrogation of E354 and E80. Certain information is withheld for the victim’s safety.
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Locations of violation perpetrated
- Kimjongsuk County MSS Office
- Date added
- Sep 1, 2020
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Rank
- Major
- Age range
- Unknown
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Torture or sustained physical assault
- 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.
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Locations of violation perpetrated
- Kimjongsuk County MSS Office
- Victims of violation
- E80
- Date added
- Sep 1, 2020
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Rank
- Major
- Age range
- 40-49
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Torture or sustained physical assault
- 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.
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Locations of violation perpetrated
- Kimjongsuk County MSS Office
- Victims of violation
- E80
- Date added
- Sep 1, 2020
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- No
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- Unknown
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary interrogation
- 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.
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Locations of violation perpetrated
- Musan County MSS pre-trial detention centre
- Date added
- Sep 1, 2020
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- No
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Rank
- Major
- Age range
- 30-39
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary interrogation
- 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 pre-trial detention centre in 2015.
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Locations of violation perpetrated
- Chongjin City MSS pre-trial detention centre
- Date added
- Aug 31, 2020
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- No
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- Unknown
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary arrest
- 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.
- Association with organisation
- Korean People's Army
- Date added
- Aug 31, 2020
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- No
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- Unknown
- Violations perpetrated
- Public trial or resident exposure meeting
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E71) is a male MPS Vice 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.
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of People's Security
- Date added
- Aug 31, 2020
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- No
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Rank
- Colonel
- Age range
- Unknown
- Violations perpetrated
- Withheld
- Condensed summary
Certain details are withheld.
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Locations of violation perpetrated
- Songbongdong District MSS Office
- Date added
- Aug 31, 2020
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- No
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- Unknown
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary interrogation
- 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.
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Locations of violation perpetrated
- Onsong County MSS pre-trial detention centre
- Victims of violation
- E353
- Date added
- Aug 31, 2020
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- Unknown
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary interrogation, Arbitrary surveillance, Torture or sustained physical assault
- 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.
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Locations of violation perpetrated
- Ryanggang Provincial MSS holding centre
- Victims of violation
- E56
- Date added
- Aug 31, 2020
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- No
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- Unknown
- Violations perpetrated
- Withheld
- 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.
- Association with organisation
- Korean People's Army
- Date added
- Aug 30, 2020
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Rank
- Captain (Taewi)
- Age range
- 30-39
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary surveillance, Verbal abuse
- 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 long-term 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.
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of People's Security
- Locations of violation perpetrated
- Chongori long-term re-education camp No.12
- Victims of violation
- E357
- Date added
- Aug 30, 2020
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- No
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Rank
- Junior Lieutenant (Sowi)
- Age range
- 20-29
- Violations perpetrated
- Verbal abuse
- 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.
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Locations of violation perpetrated
- North Pyongan Provincial MSS holding centre
- Date added
- Aug 30, 2020
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Rank
- Lieutenant Colonel
- Age range
- Unknown
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary interrogation
- 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.
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Locations of violation perpetrated
- Ryanggang Provincial MSS holding centre
- Date added
- Aug 30, 2020
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- 30-39
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary interrogation
- Condensed summary
Certain information is withheld.
- Association with organisation
- Border Security Command
- Date added
- Aug 30, 2020
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Rank
- Other
- Age range
- Unknown
- Violations perpetrated
- Short duration physical assault, Torture or sustained physical assault
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E135) is a named male. The perpetrator was a correctional officer at Musan County MSS pre-trial detention centre in 2005 and the son of an MSS 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.
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Locations of violation perpetrated
- Musan County MSS pre-trial detention centre
- Date added
- Aug 30, 2020
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- No
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Rank
- Other
- Age range
- Unknown
- Violations perpetrated
- Torture or sustained physical assault
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E231) is a male. The perpetrator was a Section Chief in the MSS Counterespionage Bureau at Hoeryong City MSS pre-trial detention centre in 2003. The perpetrator tortured E441 in a steel cage. Certain information is withheld for the victim’s safety.
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Locations of violation perpetrated
- Hoeryong City MSS pre-trial detention centre
- Victims of violation
- E441
- Date added
- Aug 30, 2020
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Rank
- Lieutenant
- Age range
- 40-49
- Violations perpetrated
- Short duration physical assault, Torture or sustained physical assault
- 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.
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Locations of violation perpetrated
- North Hamgyong Provincial MSS holding centre
- Date added
- Aug 27, 2020
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Rank
- Junior Lieutenant (Sowi)
- Age range
- 40-49
- Violations perpetrated
- Short duration physical assault, Verbal abuse
- 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.
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Locations of violation perpetrated
- North Hamgyong Provincial MSS holding centre
- Victims of violation
- E238
- Date added
- Aug 27, 2020
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Rank
- Captain (Taewi)
- Age range
- 40-49
- Violations perpetrated
- Solitary confinement
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E253) is a named correctional officer with the rank of Captain. Certain information is withheld for the victim’s safety.
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Locations of violation perpetrated
- Kaechon long-term re-education camp No.1
- Victims of violation
- E252
- Date added
- Aug 27, 2020
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- No
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- 60-69
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary interrogation, Short duration physical assault, Verbal abuse
- 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 pre-trial 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.
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Locations of violation perpetrated
- Sinuiju City MSS pre-trial detention centre
- Victims of violation
- E435
- Date added
- Aug 27, 2020
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- No
- Nationality
- Chinese
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Abduction in foreign territory
- 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.
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security, Other Chinese organisation
- Victims of violation
- E437
- Date added
- Aug 27, 2020
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- No
- Nationality
- Chinese
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- 30-39
- Violations perpetrated
- Abduction in foreign territory
- 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.
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security, Other Chinese organisation
- Victims of violation
- E437
- Date added
- Aug 27, 2020
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- No
- Nationality
- Chinese
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- 30-39
- Violations perpetrated
- Abduction in foreign territory
- 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.
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security, Other Chinese organisation
- Victims of violation
- E437
- Date added
- Aug 27, 2020
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- No
- Nationality
- Chinese
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- 30-39
- Violations perpetrated
- Abduction in foreign territory
- 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.
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security, Other Chinese organisation
- Victims of violation
- E437
- Date added
- Aug 27, 2020
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- No
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 40-49
- Violations perpetrated
- Abduction in foreign territory
- 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 pre-trial detention centre of the location of the victim by phone.
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security, Other Chinese organisation
- Victims of violation
- E437
- MSS informant?
- Yes
- Date added
- Aug 27, 2020