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Archive for August 26th, 2021

North Korea’s Potential Long-Term Prison-Labor Facility at Sŏnhwa-dong (선화동)

Using satellite imagery analysis and witness testimony, this report examines a previously unknown prison-labor facility in North Korea.

North Korea’s Long-term Prison-Labor Facility Kyo-hwa-so No. 8, Sŭngho-ri (승호리) – Update

This report provides an updated look at the long term prison-labor facility Kyo-hwa-so No. 8, Sŭngho-ri (승호리).

Human Rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea: The Role of the United Nations

This report argues that UN recommendations may provide a roadmap complete with specific steps for North Korea’s “normalization”.

South Africa’s Apartheid & North Korea’s Songbun: Parallels in Crimes Against Humanity

This report argues that North Korea’s discriminatory social class system constitutes a form of apartheid, as defined in international law.

North Korea’s Chŭngsan No. 11 Detention Facility

This study establishes a baseline report and details the activities from 2002-2020 at the Chŭngsan No. 11 Detention Facility.

North Korea’s Long-term Prison-Labor Facility Kyo-hwa-so No. 12, Jŏngŏ-ri – Update 3

Using satellite imagery and former prisoner testimony this report showcases the human rights abuses at Kyo-hwa-so No. 12, Jŏngŏ-ri.

North Korea’s Long-term Prison-Labor Facility Kyo-hwa-so No. 1, Kaech’ŏn

This study on ‘Kyo-hwa-so No. 1, Kaech’on’ sheds light on human rights abuses using prisoner testimony and satellite imagery.

Digital Trenches: North Korea’s Information Counter-Offensive

This report describes North Korea’s digital response to the influx of foreign information, including surveillance and propaganda.

Lost Generation: The Health and Human Rights of North Korean Children, 1990–2018

This report comprises a nearly thirty-year study monitoring the health and human rights conditions of North Korean children.

North Korea’s Organization and Guidance Department: The Control Tower of Human Rights Denial

This report emphasizes the central role of North Korea’s Organization and Guidance Department in human rights denial and Party control.

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