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Samjiyon County Labour training camp
Responsible to organisation
Ministry of People's Security
Date added
Nov 4, 2020
Location
Military Security Command
Date added
Nov 3, 2020
Organisation
E152
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Criminal charges
Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Refoulement
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Dandong border detention centre, North Pyongan Provincial MSS holding centre, North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Oct 26, 2020
Victim
E315
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Punishment of family
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E432
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
Withheld
Criminal charges
Unidentified religious activities
Violations experienced
Execution
Status
Executed
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E431
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E430
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
Withheld
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Onsong County MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E429
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
Withheld
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Onsong County MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E428
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
Withheld
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Onsong County MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E427
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
Withheld
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Onsong County MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E426
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
Withheld
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Onsong County MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E425
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
Withheld
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Age ranges for group of victims
Unknown
Number of victims in group
6
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E424
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
Withheld
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Age ranges for group of victims
Unknown
Number of victims in group
6
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E423
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
Withheld
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Age ranges for group of victims
Unknown
Number of victims in group
6
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E422
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
Withheld
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Age ranges for group of victims
Unknown
Number of victims in group
6
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E421
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
Withheld
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Age ranges for group of victims
Unknown
Number of victims in group
6
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E399
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Sexual violence
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Dandong border detention centre, North Hamgyong Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre, North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E398
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Sexual violence
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Dandong border detention centre, North Hamgyong Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre, North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E397
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Sexual violence
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Dandong border detention centre, North Hamgyong Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre, North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E396
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Sexual violence
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Dandong border detention centre, North Hamgyong Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre, North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E419
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Unidentified religious activities
Violations experienced
Public trial or resident exposure meeting
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Locations of violations
Pochon County MPS Office
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E395
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Sexual violence
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Dandong border detention centre, North Hamgyong Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre, North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E418
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Unidentified religious activities
Violations experienced
Public trial or resident exposure meeting
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Locations of violations
Pochon County MPS Office
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E297
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Criminal charges
Unidentified religious activities
Violations experienced
Public trial or resident exposure meeting
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Locations of violations
Pochon County MPS Office
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E394
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Sexual violence
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Dandong border detention centre, North Hamgyong Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre, North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E296
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Criminal charges
Unidentified religious activities
Violations experienced
Public trial or resident exposure meeting
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Locations of violations
Pochon County MPS Office
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E295
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Criminal charges
Unidentified religious activities
Violations experienced
Public trial or resident exposure meeting
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Locations of violations
Pochon County MPS Office
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E393
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Sexual violence
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Dandong border detention centre, North Hamgyong Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre, North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E392
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Sexual violence
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Dandong border detention centre, North Hamgyong Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre, North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E291
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Criminal charges
Unidentified religious activities
Violations experienced
Public trial or resident exposure meeting
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Locations of violations
Pochon County MPS Office
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E290
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Criminal charges
Unidentified religious activities
Violations experienced
Public trial or resident exposure meeting
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Locations of violations
Pochon County MPS Office
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E391
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Sexual violence
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Dandong border detention centre, North Hamgyong Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre, North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E390
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Sexual violence
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Dandong border detention centre, North Hamgyong Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre, North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E389
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Sexual violence
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Dandong border detention centre, North Hamgyong Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre, North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E289
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Criminal charges
Unidentified religious activities
Violations experienced
Public trial or resident exposure meeting
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Locations of violations
Pochon County MPS Office
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E388
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Sexual violence
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Dandong border detention centre, North Hamgyong Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre, North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E387
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Sexual violence
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Dandong border detention centre, North Hamgyong Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre, North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E386
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Sexual violence
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Dandong border detention centre, North Hamgyong Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre, North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E385
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Sexual violence
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Dandong border detention centre, North Hamgyong Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre, North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E384
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Sexual violence
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Dandong border detention centre, North Hamgyong Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre, North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E383
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Sexual violence
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Dandong border detention centre, North Hamgyong Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre, North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E382
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Sexual violence
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Dandong border detention centre, North Hamgyong Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre, North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E381
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Sexual violence
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Dandong border detention centre, North Hamgyong Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre, North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E380
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Sexual violence
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Dandong border detention centre, North Hamgyong Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre, North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E417
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary surveillance, Punishment of family
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Chongjin Susong political prison camp (No. 25), North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E416
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary surveillance, Punishment of family
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Chongjin Susong political prison camp (No. 25), North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E415
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary surveillance, Punishment of family
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Chongjin Susong political prison camp (No. 25), North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E414
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary surveillance, Punishment of family
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Chongjin Susong political prison camp (No. 25), North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E413
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary surveillance, Punishment of family
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Chongjin Susong political prison camp (No. 25), North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E412
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary surveillance, Punishment of family
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Chongjin Susong political prison camp (No. 25), North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E411
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary surveillance, Punishment of family
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Chongjin Susong political prison camp (No. 25), North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E410
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary surveillance, Punishment of family
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Chongjin Susong political prison camp (No. 25), North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E379
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Sexual violence
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Dandong border detention centre, North Hamgyong Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre, North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E409
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary surveillance, Punishment of family
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Chongjin Susong political prison camp (No. 25), North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E408
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary surveillance, Punishment of family
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Chongjin Susong political prison camp (No. 25), North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E407
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary surveillance, Punishment of family
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Chongjin Susong political prison camp (No. 25), North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E378
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Sexual violence
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Dandong border detention centre, North Hamgyong Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre, North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E406
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary surveillance, Punishment of family
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Chongjin Susong political prison camp (No. 25), North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E405
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary surveillance, Punishment of family
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Chongjin Susong political prison camp (No. 25), North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E404
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary surveillance, Punishment of family
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Chongjin Susong political prison camp (No. 25), North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E403
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary surveillance, Punishment of family
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Chongjin Susong political prison camp (No. 25), North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E377
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Sexual violence
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Dandong border detention centre, North Hamgyong Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre, North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E402
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary surveillance, Punishment of family
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Chongjin Susong political prison camp (No. 25), North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E401
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary surveillance, Punishment of family
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Chongjin Susong political prison camp (No. 25), North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E376
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Sexual violence
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Dandong border detention centre, North Hamgyong Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre, North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E375
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Sexual violence
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Dandong border detention centre, North Hamgyong Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre, North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E400
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
70-79
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary surveillance, Punishment of family
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Chongjin Susong political prison camp (No. 25), North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E374
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Sexual violence
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Dandong border detention centre, North Hamgyong Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre, North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E370
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Refoulement
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E369
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Refoulement
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E368
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Refoulement
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E367
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Refoulement
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E366
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Refoulement
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E365
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Refoulement
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E364
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Refoulement
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E363
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Refoulement
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E373
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Other , Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Sexual violence
Status
Death in custody
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Dandong border detention centre, North Hamgyong Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre, North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E372
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Other , Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Sexual violence
Status
Death in custody
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security
Locations of violations
Dandong border detention centre, North Hamgyong Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre, North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E371
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Other , Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Sexual violence
Status
Death in custody
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Dandong border detention centre, North Hamgyong Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre, North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E362
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
11-19
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Refoulement, Torture or sustained physical assault
Forms of torture
Sitting still in a fixed position
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Onsong County MSS pre-trial detention centre, Tumen border detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E361
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Refoulement, Torture or sustained physical assault
Forms of torture
Sitting still in a fixed position
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Onsong County MSS pre-trial detention centre, Tumen border detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E360
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Refoulement, Torture or sustained physical assault
Forms of torture
Sitting still in a fixed position
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Onsong County MSS pre-trial detention centre, Tumen border detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E359
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Refoulement, Torture or sustained physical assault
Forms of torture
Sitting still in a fixed position
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Onsong County MSS pre-trial detention centre, Tumen border detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E358
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Refoulement, Torture or sustained physical assault
Forms of torture
Sitting still in a fixed position
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Onsong County MSS pre-trial detention centre, Tumen border detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E347
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Other
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Punishment of family
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Musan County MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Age ranges for group of victims
0-19, 40-59
Number of victims in group
4
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E346
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Withheld
Age range
0-10
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Other
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Punishment of family
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Musan County MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Age ranges for group of victims
0-19, 40-59
Number of victims in group
4
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E345
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Withheld
Age range
0-10
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Other
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Punishment of family
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Musan County MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Age ranges for group of victims
0-19, 40-59
Number of victims in group
4
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E344
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Refoulement
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Kyongwon County MSS Office
Group of victims
Yes
Age ranges for group of victims
40-59
Number of victims in group
6
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E343
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Refoulement
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Kyongwon County MSS Office
Group of victims
Yes
Age ranges for group of victims
40-59
Number of victims in group
6
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E342
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Refoulement
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Kyongwon County MSS Office
Group of victims
Yes
Age ranges for group of victims
40-59
Number of victims in group
6
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E341
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Refoulement
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Kyongwon County MSS Office
Group of victims
Yes
Age ranges for group of victims
40-59
Number of victims in group
6
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E340
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Refoulement
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Kyongwon County MSS Office
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
6
Date added
Oct 15, 2020
Victim
E420
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Criminal charges
Unidentified religious activities
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Oct 14, 2020
Victim
E18
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
0-10
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Age ranges for group of victims
Unknown
Number of victims in group
6
Date added
Oct 13, 2020
Victim
E9
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Refoulement
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Kyongwon County MSS Office
Group of victims
Yes
Age ranges for group of victims
40-59
Number of victims in group
6
Date added
Oct 13, 2020
Victim
Border Security Command
Date added
Oct 2, 2020
Organisation
E338
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
11-19
Criminal charges
Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Refoulement, Torture or sustained physical assault
Forms of torture
Physical beating (with fists or feet)
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
E337
Locations of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Sep 28, 2020
Victim
E337
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
Perpetrator
E336
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
70-79
Criminal charges
Unidentified religious activities
Violations experienced
Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Forced starvation, Torture or sustained physical assault
Forms of torture
Denial of food, Physical beating (with fists or feet)
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Sep 28, 2020
Victim
Hamhung long-term re-education camp
Responsible to organisation
Ministry of State Security
Date added
Sep 23, 2020
Location
Kimjongsuk County MPS Precinct
Responsible to organisation
Ministry of People's Security
Date added
Sep 21, 2020
Location
E322
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Kaechon long-term re-education camp No.1, Samjiyon County Hospital, Samjiyon County MPS pre-trial detention centre, Samjiyon County MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Sep 16, 2020
Victim
Manpo City MPS holding centre
Responsible to organisation
Ministry of People's Security
Date added
Sep 15, 2020
Location
North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Responsible to organisation
Ministry of State Security
Geolocation
40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date added
Sep 14, 2020
Location
Yonhungdong MPS Precinct
Responsible to organisation
Ministry of People's Security
Date added
Sep 11, 2020
Location
Yonpungdong MPS Precinct
Responsible to organisation
Ministry of People's Security
Date added
Sep 11, 2020
Location
Manpo City MPS pre-trial detention center
Responsible to organisation
Ministry of People's Security
Date added
Sep 11, 2020
Location
E138
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Locations of violations
Hyesan City MPS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Sep 11, 2020
Victim
E317
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Execution
Status
Executed
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Date added
Sep 11, 2020
Victim
E314
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
60-69
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Sep 9, 2020
Victim
E351
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
70-79
Criminal charges
Arrest based on informant, Contact with religious persons
Violations experienced
Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Arbitrary surveillance
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Date added
Sep 9, 2020
Victim
E313
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
Perpetrator
E155
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Criminal charges
Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary interrogation
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Date added
Sep 8, 2020
Victim
E98
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Contact with religious persons, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Denial of medical care, Refoulement, Torture or sustained physical assault
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Onsong County MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Sep 1, 2020
Victim
E97
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Refoulement, Torture or sustained physical assault
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Onsong County MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Sep 1, 2020
Victim
E355
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Refoulement
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Hyesan City MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Sep 1, 2020
Victim
E96
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Locations of violations
Hyesan City MPS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Sep 1, 2020
Victim
E95
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Execution
Status
Executed
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Locations of violations
Hyesan airfield
Date added
Sep 1, 2020
Victim
E94
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Execution
Status
Executed
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Locations of violations
Hyesan airfield
Date added
Sep 1, 2020
Victim
E93
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Execution
Status
Executed
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Locations of violations
Hyesan airfield
Date added
Sep 1, 2020
Victim
E92
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Forced labour
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Locations of violations
Hyesan City Chundong MPS labour training camp
Date added
Sep 1, 2020
Victim
E91
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
11-19
Criminal charges
Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary imprisonment, Punishment of family
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Date added
Sep 1, 2020
Victim
E90
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Date added
Sep 1, 2020
Victim
E89
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Punishment of family
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Korean People's Army, Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
4
Date added
Sep 1, 2020
Victim
E88
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Locations of violations
Samjiyon County MPS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Sep 1, 2020
Victim
E87
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary imprisonment
Status
Death in custody
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Locations of violations
Samjiyon County MPS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Sep 1, 2020
Victim
E86
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
Perpetrator
E85
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
20-29
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Contact with religious persons, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Refoulement, Torture or sustained physical assault
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS holding centre
Date added
Sep 1, 2020
Victim
E84
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
Victims of violation
E354, E80
Date added
Sep 1, 2020
Perpetrator
E83
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
Victims of violation
E354, E80
Date added
Sep 1, 2020
Perpetrator
E82
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
Perpetrator
E81
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
Perpetrator
E80
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Contact with religious persons, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Refoulement, Torture or sustained physical assault
Status
Death in custody
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Baishan penal facility, Changchun Chubei penal facility, Ryanggang Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Sep 1, 2020
Victim
E354
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Contact with religious persons, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Forced labour, Refoulement, Solitary confinement, Torture or sustained physical assault
Forms of torture
Denial of food, Denial of medical care, Denial of use of bathroom, Hanging upside down, Ingestion of polluted food, Invasive nude searches, Open bathrooms, Physical beating (with fists or feet), Physical beating with object, Repeated actions of standing and sitting, Sleep deprivation, Squat jumps, Strangulation, Tied or handcuffed to an object , Verbal abuse
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Baishan penal facility, Changchun Chubei penal facility, Hyesan City Chundong MPS labour training camp, Hyesan City MPS pre-trial detention centre, Kimjongsuk County MPS Precinct, Ryanggang Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Sep 1, 2020
Victim
E79
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Forced labour
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Locations of violations
Musan County MPS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Sep 1, 2020
Victim
E78
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
Victims of violation
E76, E77
Date added
Sep 1, 2020
Perpetrator
E77
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
60-69
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Contact with religious persons, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Refoulement, Torture or sustained physical assault
Status
Death in custody
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Musan County MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Sep 1, 2020
Victim
E76
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Contact with religious persons, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Refoulement
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Musan County MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
12
Date added
Sep 1, 2020
Victim
E75
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
Perpetrator
E74
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Refoulement
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Chongjin City MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Aug 31, 2020
Victim
E73
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
Perpetrator
E71
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
Victims of violation
E65, E66, E67, E68, E69, E70
Date added
Aug 31, 2020
Perpetrator
E70
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary imprisonment, Public trial or resident exposure meeting
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Date added
Aug 31, 2020
Victim
E69
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary imprisonment, Public trial or resident exposure meeting
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Date added
Aug 31, 2020
Victim
E68
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary imprisonment, Public trial or resident exposure meeting
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Date added
Aug 31, 2020
Victim
E67
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary imprisonment, Public trial or resident exposure meeting
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Date added
Aug 31, 2020
Victim
E66
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary imprisonment, Public trial or resident exposure meeting
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Date added
Aug 31, 2020
Victim
E65
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Male
Age range
60-69
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary imprisonment, Public trial or resident exposure meeting
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Date added
Aug 31, 2020
Victim
E64
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary imprisonment, Punishment of family
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Korean People's Army, Ministry of State Security
Date added
Aug 31, 2020
Victim
E63
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
Perpetrator
E61
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Forced labour, Punishment of family
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Locations of violations
Hyesan City Chundong MPS labour training camp, Hyesan City MPS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Aug 31, 2020
Victim
E60
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
Perpetrator
E59
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Refoulement
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS holding centre
Date added
Aug 31, 2020
Victim
E58
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
Perpetrator
E57
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
50-59
Criminal charges
Arrest based on informant, Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
E58
Locations of violations
Hwasong political prison camp (No. 16), Ryanggang Provincial MSS holding centre
Date added
Aug 31, 2020
Victim
E353
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Refoulement
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Changchun Chubei penal facility, Onsong County MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Aug 31, 2020
Victim
E56
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
60-69
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention
Forms of torture
Tied or handcuffed to an object
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Korean People's Army
Date added
Aug 31, 2020
Victim
E55
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Criminal charges
Arrest based on informant, Contact with religious persons, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Entrapment
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Date added
Aug 31, 2020
Victim
E352
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Forced labour, Refoulement, Torture or sustained physical assault
Forms of torture
Denial of food, Denial of medical care, Electrocution, Invasive nude searches, Physical beating (with fists or feet), Tied or handcuffed to an object , Waterboarding
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Changchun Chubei penal facility, Hamhung long-term re-education camp, Onsong County MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Aug 31, 2020
Victim
E306
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Refoulement
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Onsong County MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Age ranges for group of victims
Unknown
Number of victims in group
6
Date added
Aug 31, 2020
Victim
E54
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary imprisonment, Public trial or resident exposure meeting, Punishment of family
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Date added
Aug 31, 2020
Victim
E53
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary imprisonment
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Date added
Aug 31, 2020
Victim
E51
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
60-69
Criminal charges
Arrest based on informant, Contact with religious persons
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Arbitrary surveillance
Status
Deceased
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Military Security Command
Date added
Aug 31, 2020
Victim
E50
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Criminal charges
Arrest based on informant, Attending a place of worship, Religious practice, Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
Abduction in foreign territory, Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Refoulement
Status
Death in custody
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Aug 31, 2020
Victim
E101
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Locations of violations
Hyesan City MPS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Victim
E102
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
Perpetrator
E103
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Criminal charges
Religious activities in China, Religious practice, Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Refoulement
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Dandong border detention centre, North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Victim
E104
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
20-29
Criminal charges
Religious activities in China, Religious practice, Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Execution, Refoulement
Status
Executed
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre, North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Victim
E105
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
20-29
Criminal charges
Religious activities in China, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary imprisonment, Refoulement
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre, North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Victim
E106
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Religious activities in China, Religious practice, Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Refoulement
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre, North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Victim
E107
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
20-29
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Refoulement
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre, North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Victim
E108
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Refoulement
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre, North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Victim
E356
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary imprisonment
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security
Locations of violations
Changchun Chubei penal facility
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Victim
E109
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
20-29
Criminal charges
Religious activities in China, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary imprisonment, Refoulement
Status
Death in custody
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Victim
E110
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
20-29
Criminal charges
Religious activities in China, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary imprisonment, Refoulement
Status
Death in custody
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Victim
E111
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice, Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Refoulement
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Onsong County MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Victim
E112
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Religious activities in China, Religious practice, Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Refoulement
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Onsong County MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Victim
E113
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
50-59
Criminal charges
Religious activities in China, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary imprisonment, Refoulement
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Victim
E114
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Religious activities in China, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary imprisonment, Refoulement
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Changchun Chubei penal facility, Chongjin Susong political prison camp (No. 25)
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Victim
E357
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Refoulement
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Dandong border detention centre, Hoeryong City MPS pre-trial detention centre, North Pyongan Provincial MPS holding centre, North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre, Taedok MPS Office, Tianjin penal facility
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Victim
E115
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary imprisonment, Torture or sustained physical assault
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Locations of violations
Chongori long-term re-education camp No.12
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Victim
E116
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary imprisonment, Refoulement
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of Public Security
Locations of violations
Chongori long-term re-education camp No.12
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Victim
E117
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious practice, Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Victim
E118
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious practice, Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Victim
E119
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious practice, Sharing religious beliefs, Unidentified religious activities
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Victim
E120
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
Perpetrator
E121
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Criminal charges
Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS holding centre
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Victim
E122
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
Perpetrator
E123
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
60-69
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary imprisonment
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Victim
E124
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Religious activities in China, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Refoulement
Forms of torture
Denial of food
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Locations of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS holding centre
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Victim
E125
Religious or belief association
Other religion or belief
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS holding centre
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Victim
E127
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
Perpetrator
E128
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Possessing religious items, Religious practice, Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security, Workers' Party of Korea
Locations of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS holding centre
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Victim
E433
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Hyesan City MSS pre-trial detention centre, North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Victim
E129
Religious or belief association
Other religion or belief
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Religious practice, Unidentified religious activities
Violations experienced
Execution
Status
Executed
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Hyesan airfield
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Victim
E130
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Victim
E449
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
Perpetrator
E131
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious practice, Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Execution
Status
Executed
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Border Security Command
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Victim
E132
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Victim
E133
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Withheld
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Workers' Party of Korea
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Victim
E134
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Male
Age range
60-69
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Victim
E135
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
Perpetrator
E136
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
50-59
Criminal charges
Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Musan County MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Victim
E137
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Criminal charges
Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Chongjin City MSS pre-trial detention centre, Ryanggang Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Victim
E441
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Criminal charges
Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Refoulement, Torture or sustained physical assault
Forms of torture
Electrocution, Physical beating (with fists or feet), Verbal abuse
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
E231
Locations of violations
Hoeryong City MPS pre-trial detention centre, Hoeryong City MSS pre-trial detention centre, Longjing border detention centre, Nongpo MPS holding centre
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Victim
E231
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
Perpetrator
E233
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Criminal charges
Religious practice, Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Torture or sustained physical assault, Verbal abuse
Forms of torture
Physical beating (with fists or feet)
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Chongori long-term re-education camp No.12, Musan County MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Victim
E234
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
60-69
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Hyesan City Chundong MPS labour training camp, Hyesan City MPS pre-trial detention centre, Ryanggang Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Victim
E48
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary imprisonment, Punishment of family
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS holding centre
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Victim
E350
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons
Violations experienced
Arbitrary interrogation
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Victim
E349
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Criminal charges
Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Torture or sustained physical assault
Forms of torture
Needle poke under fingernails, Physical beating (with fists or feet), Sleep deprivation
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Date added
Aug 30, 2020
Victim
E235
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Criminal charges
Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
Execution
Status
Executed
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Locations of violations
Ryonbong Farm
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Victim
E242
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
20-29
Criminal charges
Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Execution
Status
Executed
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Locations of violations
Musan Market
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Victim
E237
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary imprisonment
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Victim
E307
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Execution
Status
Executed
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Locations of violations
Hyesan airfield
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Victim
E240
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
Perpetrator
E241
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Refoulement
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS holding centre
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Victim
E238
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Criminal charges
Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Refoulement, Verbal abuse
Forms of torture
Verbal abuse
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
E239
Locations of violations
Chongjin Susong political prison camp (No. 25), North Hamgyong Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Victim
E239
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
Perpetrator
E244
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Refoulement, Torture or sustained physical assault, Verbal abuse
Forms of torture
Physical beating (with fists or feet)
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Onsong County MPS pre-trial detention centre, Pukchong County MSS pre-trial detention centre, Tumen border detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Victim
E308
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
11-19
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Refoulement
Forms of torture
Denial of medical care
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Onsong County MPS pre-trial detention centre, Pukchong County MSS pre-trial detention centre, Tumen border detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Victim
E438
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
70-79
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Refoulement, Solitary confinement, Torture or sustained physical assault, Verbal abuse
Forms of torture
Denial of use of bathroom, Ingestion of polluted food, Physical beating (with fists or feet), Sleep deprivation, Verbal abuse
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Onsong County MPS pre-trial detention centre, Pukchong County MSS pre-trial detention centre, Tumen border detention centre
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Victim
E246
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
11-19
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Refoulement
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Onsong County MPS pre-trial detention centre, Pukchong County MSS pre-trial detention centre, Tumen border detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Victim
E440
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
60-69
Criminal charges
Possessing religious items, Religious practice, Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS holding centre
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Victim
E47
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Execution, Refoulement
Status
Executed
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Victim
E46
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Denial of medical care, Punishment of family, Refoulement
Status
Death in custody
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Chongjin Susong political prison camp (No. 25)
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Victim
E45
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Execution
Status
Executed
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Locations of violations
Samjiyon County Hospital
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Victim
E245
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Possessing religious items, Religious practice, Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Short duration physical assault
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS holding centre
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Victim
E253
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
Perpetrator
E252
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary imprisonment, Solitary confinement
Forms of torture
Denial of food
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
E253
Locations of violations
Kaechon long-term re-education camp No.1
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Victim
E251
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Criminal charges
Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
Execution
Status
Executed
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Locations of violations
Hyesan airfield
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Victim
E250
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
Execution
Status
Executed
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Border Security Command, Ministry of People's Security
Locations of violations
Hyesan airfield
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Victim
E435
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Criminal charges
Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Arbitrary surveillance, Refoulement
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Victim
Other Chinese organisation
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Organisation
E444
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
Perpetrator
E264
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
Perpetrator
E263
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
Perpetrator
E262
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
Perpetrator
E261
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
Perpetrator
E260
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
Perpetrator
E259
Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Age range
50-59
Violations perpetrated
Arbitrary interrogation, Verbal abuse
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 pre-trial detention centre. The perpetrator interrogated E437 in October 2015 about the victim’s religious affiliations and verbally abused the victim.

Association with organisation
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violation perpetrated
Sinpa County MSS pre-trial detention centre
Victims of violation
E437
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Perpetrator
E258
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
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 pre-trial 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.

Association with organisation
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violation perpetrated
Ryanggang Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Victims of violation
E437
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Perpetrator
E257
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Violations perpetrated
Abduction in foreign territory
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.

Association with organisation
Ministry of State Security
Victims of violation
E437
MSS informant?
Yes
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Perpetrator
E44
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Torture or sustained physical assault
Forms of torture
Physical beating (with fists or feet)
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS holding centre
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Victim
E43
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Forced labour, Refoulement
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS holding centre, Samjiyon County Labour training camp
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Victim
E42
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Forced labour
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Locations of violations
Samjiyon County MPS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Victim
E437
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Arrest based on informant, Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Abduction in foreign territory, Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Torture or sustained physical assault, Verbal abuse
Forms of torture
Physical beating (with fists or feet), Physical beating with object, Sleep deprivation, Verbal abuse
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security, Other Chinese organisation
Locations of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre, Sinpa County MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Victim
E221
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
80-89
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Age ranges for group of victims
0-19, 20-39, 40-59, 80-99
Number of victims in group
4
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Victim
E220
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Religious practice, Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary surveillance
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Victim
E99
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Refoulement, Torture or sustained physical assault
Forms of torture
Denial of medical care, Ingestion of polluted food, Invasive nude searches, Open bathrooms, Physical beating (with fists or feet), Physical beating with object, Verbal abuse
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
E214
Locations of violations
Dandong border detention centre, Kyongsong County MPS pre-trial detention centre, North Pyongan Provincial MSS holding centre, North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Victim
E214
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Violations perpetrated
Torture or sustained physical assault
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 pre-trial detention centre. The perpetrator physically assaulted and attempted to force a confession of guilt from E99.

Association with organisation
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violation perpetrated
North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Victims of violation
E99
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Perpetrator
E213
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
20-29
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Torture or sustained physical assault, Verbal abuse
Forms of torture
Invasive nude searches, Open bathrooms, Physical beating (with fists or feet), Tied or handcuffed to an object , Verbal abuse
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Hoeryong City MSS pre-trial detention centre, Longjing border detention centre, Nongpo MPS holding centre, North Hamgyong Provincial MSS holding centre, Onsong County MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Aug 27, 2020
Victim
E39
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
Victim
E38
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation
Status
Death in custody
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
Victim
E37
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
Victim
E36
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
50-59
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Other
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary imprisonment
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Kimjongsuk County MSS Office
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
Victim
E35
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Public trial or resident exposure meeting, Short duration physical assault
Forms of torture
Physical beating (with fists or feet)
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
Victim
E229
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
Violations perpetrated
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary interrogation, Short duration physical assault
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.

Association with organisation
Ministry of People's Security
Locations of violation perpetrated
Yonpungdong MPS Precinct
Victims of violation
E228, E443
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
Perpetrator
E443
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
60-69
Criminal charges
Arrest based on informant, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
E229
Locations of violations
Yonpungdong MPS Precinct
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
Victim
E228
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
60-69
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Torture or sustained physical assault
Forms of torture
Physical beating with object
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
E229
Locations of violations
Hyesan City MPS pre-trial detention centre, Yonpungdong MPS Precinct
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
Victim
E34
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
Violations perpetrated
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary interrogation
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.

Association with organisation
Ministry of People's Security
Victims of violation
E32
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
Perpetrator
E33
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
Violations perpetrated
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary interrogation
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.

Association with organisation
Ministry of State Security
Victims of violation
E32
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
Perpetrator
E32
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Possessing religious items, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of State Security
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
Victim
E31
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
60-69
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Exile
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
2
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
Victim
E30
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Punishment of family
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
Victim
E29
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
11-19
Criminal charges
Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Punishment of family
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
Victim
E28
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Punishment of family
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
Victim
E27
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
Violations perpetrated
Arbitrary interrogation, Short duration physical assault
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E27) is a named male. The perpetrator physically assaulted E26 at Hyesan City MPS pre-trial detention centre in 2009. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.

Association with organisation
Ministry of People's Security
Locations of violation perpetrated
Hyesan City MPS pre-trial detention centre
Victims of violation
E26
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
Perpetrator
E26
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Torture or sustained physical assault
Forms of torture
Physical beating (with fists or feet)
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
E27
Locations of violations
Hyesan City MPS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
Victim
E25
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
Violations perpetrated
Arbitrary arrest
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.

Association with organisation
Border Security Command
Victims of violation
E23
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
Perpetrator
E212
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Execution
Status
Executed
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
Victim
E226
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Violations perpetrated
Withheld
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.

Association with organisation
Other North Korean organisation
Victims of violation
E439
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
Perpetrator
E439
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Torture or sustained physical assault, Verbal abuse
Forms of torture
Hanging upside down, Ingestion of polluted food, Open bathrooms, Physical beating (with fists or feet), Physical beating with object, Repeated actions of standing and sitting, Verbal abuse
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Border Security Command, Ministry of State Security, Other North Korean organisation
Locations of violations
Ryanggang Province Border Security Command holding centre, Ryanggang Provincial MPS pre-trial detention centre, Ryanggang Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre, Samjiyon County MPS pre-trial detention centre, Samjiyon County MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
Victim
E223
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Hyesan City MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
Victim
E219
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Criminal charges
Religious activities in China, Religious practice, Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Refoulement, Torture or sustained physical assault, Verbal abuse
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
Victim
E218
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Criminal charges
Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Refoulement
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre, Shenyang penal facility
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
Victim
E154
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Locations of violations
Sinuiju City MPS Office
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
Victim
E153
Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Rank
Major
Age range
60-69
Violations perpetrated
Arbitrary interrogation
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 pre-trial detention centre and oversaw interrogations. 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
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
Perpetrator
E149
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
60-69
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security, Other North Korean organisation
Locations of violations
Sinuiju City MPS Office
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
Victim
E148
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Torture or sustained physical assault
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Locations of violations
Sinuiju long-term re-education camp
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
Victim
E147
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Criminal charges
Possessing religious items, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Public trial or resident exposure meeting
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Locations of violations
North Pyongan Grand Theatre Square
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
Victim
E146
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
Public trial or resident exposure meeting
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Locations of violations
North Pyongan Grand Theatre Square
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
Victim
E145
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Aug 26, 2020
Victim
E144
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Victim
E143
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Victim
E151
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Victim
E142
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Age range
50-59
Violations perpetrated
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary interrogation, Short duration physical assault
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 Office. 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.

Association with organisation
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violation perpetrated
Pochon County MSS Office
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Perpetrator
E141
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
11-19
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Locations of violations
Hyehung MPS precinct
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Victim
Hyehung MPS precinct
Responsible to organisation
Ministry of People's Security
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Location
E140
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
50-59
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Abduction in foreign territory, Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Victim
E150
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Criminal charges
Possessing religious items, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Victim
E139
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Criminal charges
Arrest based on informant, Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Refoulement
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS holding centre
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Victim
E269
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
50-59
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Refoulement
Forms of torture
Denial of medical care
Status
Death in custody
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Chonnae County long-term re-education camp, Kaechon long-term re-education camp No.1
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Victim
E270
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Rank
Lieutenant Colonel
Age range
70-79
Violations perpetrated
Arbitrary interrogation
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 Department and stationed at Hyesan City MPS pre-trial 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.

Association with organisation
Ministry of People's Security
Locations of violation perpetrated
Hyesan City MPS pre-trial detention centre
Victims of violation
E434
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Perpetrator
E271
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Rank
Major
Age range
60-69
Violations perpetrated
Torture or sustained physical assault
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 pre-trial 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.

Association with organisation
Ministry of People's Security
Locations of violation perpetrated
Hyesan City MPS pre-trial detention centre
Victims of violation
E434
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Perpetrator
E434
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
50-59
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Forced starvation, Refoulement, Torture or sustained physical assault
Forms of torture
Denial of food, Hanging upside down, Physical beating (with fists or feet), Physical beating with object, Pigeon torture, Repeated actions of standing and sitting, Sleep deprivation, Squat jumps
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
E272
Locations of violations
Changbai Border Detention Centre, Hyesan City MPS pre-trial detention centre, Hyesan City MSS pre-trial detention centre, Kaechon long-term re-education camp No.1
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Victim
Meeting Hall of the General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea
Responsible to organisation
Workers' Party of Korea
Geolocation
39° 1′ 23″ N, 125° 46′ 41″ E
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Location
E272
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
60-69
Violations perpetrated
Arbitrary interrogation, Torture or sustained physical assault
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.

Association with organisation
Ministry of People's Security
Locations of violation perpetrated
Hyesan City MPS pre-trial detention centre
Victims of violation
E434
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Perpetrator
E274
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
11-19
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Refoulement, Torture or sustained physical assault
Forms of torture
Sitting still in a fixed position
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Onsong County MSS pre-trial detention centre, Tumen border detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Victim
E273
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Female
Rank
Other
Age range
50-59
Violations perpetrated
Arbitrary interrogation
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.

Association with organisation
Other North Korean organisation
Locations of violation perpetrated
North Hamgyong Railroad Construction General Bureau
Victims of violation
E436
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Perpetrator
E275
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Refoulement
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Victim
E436
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation, Refoulement
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security, Other North Korean organisation
E273, E277
Locations of violations
Dunhua City Public Security Bureau, North Hamgyong Railroad Construction General Bureau, Onsong County MSS pre-trial detention centre, Tumen border detention centre
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Victim
E277
Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Age range
70-79
Violations perpetrated
Arbitrary interrogation
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.

Association with organisation
Other North Korean organisation
Locations of violation perpetrated
North Hamgyong Railroad Construction General Bureau
Victims of violation
E436
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Perpetrator
E445
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
60-69
Criminal charges
Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Denial of medical care, Forced labour, Refoulement, Sexual violence, Torture or sustained physical assault, Verbal abuse
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Dandong border detention centre, North Hamgyong Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre, North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre, Yonggwang County Oro long-term re-education camp No.22
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Victim
E279
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
11-19
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary surveillance, Punishment of family
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Chongjin Susong political prison camp (No. 25), North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Victim
E280
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Punishment of family, Refoulement, Torture or sustained physical assault
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Hoeryong City MSS pre-trial detention centre, North Hamgyong Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Group of victims
Yes
Age ranges for group of victims
0-19, 40-59
Number of victims in group
5
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Victim
E281
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Hoeryong City MPS pre-trial detention centre, Hoeryong City MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Victim
E282
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Arrest based on informant, Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Refoulement
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Onsong County MSS pre-trial detention centre, Tumen border detention centre
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Victim
E283
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Arrest based on informant, Contact with religious persons, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Refoulement
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Onsong County MSS pre-trial detention centre, Tumen border detention centre
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Victim
E442
Religious or belief association
Catholicism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Contact with religious persons, Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary interrogation, Forced labour, Refoulement, Short duration physical assault
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of Public Security
Locations of violations
Baishan penal facility, Hyesan City MPS pre-trial detention centre, Manpo City MPS holding centre, Manpo City MPS pre-trial detention center, Manpo City MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Victim
E23
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Border Security Command
E25
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Victim
E22
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Other , Unidentified religious activities
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Punishment of family
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Victim
E285
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Male
Age range
60-69
Criminal charges
Unidentified religious activities
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary interrogation, Exile, Forced labour
Status
Transferred to further penal facility
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Musan County MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Victim
E20
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
11-19
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Public trial or resident exposure meeting, Punishment of family
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Meeting Hall of the General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Victim
E100
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Arbitrary surveillance, Forced labour, Verbal abuse
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Toksong County Culture Centre, Toksong County labour training camp
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Victim
E19
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Forced abortion
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Victim
E309
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Criminal charges
Arrest based on informant, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
E292
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Victim
E292
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Age range
50-59
Violations perpetrated
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary interrogation
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.

Association with organisation
Ministry of People's Security
Victims of violation
E309
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Perpetrator
E293
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Criminal charges
Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Execution
Status
Executed
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Hyesan airfield
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Victim
E294
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Rank
Major
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 MPS Precinct Office for Yonhungdong, Hyesan, Ryanggang province. The perpetrator lived in a known residence.

Association with organisation
Ministry of People's Security
Locations of violation perpetrated
Yonhungdong MPS Precinct
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Perpetrator
E303
Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Rank
Senior Lieutenant (sangwi)
Age range
60-69
Violations perpetrated
Arbitrary arrest
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.

Association with organisation
Ministry of People's Security
Victims of violation
E228
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Perpetrator
E304
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Arrest based on informant, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Victim
E305
Religious or belief association
Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
60-69
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary imprisonment
Status
Incarcerated
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of People's Security
Locations of violations
Kaechon long-term re-education camp No.1
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Victim
E17
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Other , Religious activities in China, Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
Abduction in foreign territory, Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS holding centre
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Victim
E16
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
40-49
Violations perpetrated
Sexual violence
Condensed summary

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

Association with organisation
Ministry of People's Security
Locations of violation perpetrated
Ryanggang Provincial MPS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Perpetrator
E15
Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Age range
50-59
Violations perpetrated
Arbitrary interrogation, Short duration physical assault
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.

Association with organisation
Other North Korean organisation
Locations of violation perpetrated
Ryanggang Provincial Prosecution Office
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Perpetrator
E14
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Criminal charges
Possessing religious items, Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Arbitrary imprisonment, Short duration physical assault
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Hyesan City MSS pre-trial detention centre, Ryanggang Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Victim
E13
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Criminal charges
Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Short duration physical assault, Verbal abuse
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
Kyongwon County MSS Office
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Victim
E12
Religious or belief association
Protestantism
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
Criminal charges
Religious activities in China, Religious practice
Violations experienced
Arbitrary arrest, Arbitrary detention, Refoulement
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Ministry of State Security
Locations of violations
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre
Date added
Aug 25, 2020
Victim
Other North Korean organisation
Date added
Aug 24, 2020
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