Yodok concentration camp, Concentration camp in North Korea
Yodok concentration camp, known officially as Kwan-li-so No. 15, is infamous for human rights abuses.
Established in the 1950s, Yodok has housed political prisoners and their families without trial.
The camp's deplorable conditions have been depicted in personal testimonies and defector's accounts.
Yodok remains largely inaccessible to international observers and journalists.
The site raises global awareness about North Korea's extensive penal labor colony network.
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August 31, 2026 12:09
