What is Camp 14 in North Korea?

Kaechon Internment Camp (Hangeul: 개천 제14호 관리소, also spelled Kae’chŏn or Gaecheon) is a labor camp in North Korea for political prisoners and descendants of alleged criminals. The official name for the camp is Kwan-li-so (Penal-labor colony) No. 14. The camp is commonly known as Camp 14.

Does North Korea have death camps?

North Korean prison camps have conditions that are unsanitary, life-threatening and are comparable to historical concentration camps. A significant number of prisoners have died each year, since they are subject to torture and inhumane treatment.

Is YouTube banned in North Korea?

YouTube is blocked in North Korea because of the country’s laws regarding the Internet and its accessibility. It has been fully blocked since April 2016, and the North Korean government has warned that anyone who tries to access it is subject to punishment.

Where are North Korean prison camps located?

The internment camps are located in central and northeastern North Korea. They comprise many prison labour colonies in secluded mountain valleys, completely isolated from the outside world. The total number of prisoners is estimated to be 150,000 to 200,000.

What are North Korean camps?

Pukchang and Kaechon Camps. Located in South Pyongan Province in central North Korea, Pukchang and Kaechon labor camps are among the oldest North Korean prison camps. Spaceknow brings you high-resolution satellite imagery of both camps between 2011 and 2013. The Pukchang camp (Camp 18) is around 28 square miles in area.

What is a Korean prison camp?

Hoeryong concentration camp (or Haengyong concentration camp) was a prison camp in North Korea that was reported to have been closed in 2012. The official name was Kwalliso (penal labour colony ) No. 22. The camp was a maximum security area, completely isolated from the outside world.

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