On March 3, 2025, NK PRO reported the dismantling of Kyohwaso No.9, a large prison in Hamhung.
NKDB was mentioned for its 2016 publication estimating the prison’s capacity and for testimonies from defectors describing harsh conditions, including hunger, forced labor, and violent abuse. NKDB’s research highlighted reports of nearly a hundred inmate deaths per month due to poor conditions.
The full article can be accessed HERE.
On March 3, 2025, NK PRO reported the dismantling of Kyohwaso No.9, a large prison in Hamhung.
NKDB was mentioned for its 2016 publication estimating the prison’s capacity and for testimonies from defectors describing harsh conditions, including hunger, forced labor, and violent abuse. NKDB’s research highlighted reports of nearly a hundred inmate deaths per month due to poor conditions.
The full article can be accessed HERE.