Kaechon internment camp, Concentration camp in North Korea
Kaechon internment camp, also known as Camp 14, is a forced labor camp for political prisoners.
The camp was established in 1959 during the political purges under Kim Il-sung.
The camp's existence sheds light on the secretive regime's human rights abuses.
Detailed information and visitation of the camp are restricted to the outside world.
Survivor accounts, such as those from Shin Dong-hyuk, provide rare insights into life inside.
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Location
Address
H3C4+C7C, Chamsang-ni, South Pyongan, North Korea
GPS coordinates
39.57109,126.05547
Latest update
November 22, 2025 12:13
