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.
Location: 덕천시
Address: H3C4+C7C, Chamsang-ni, South Pyongan, North Korea Chamsang-ni
GPS coordinates: 39.57109,126.05547
Latest update: November 22, 2025 12:13
This collection brings together penal institutions that have marked the history of incarceration worldwide through their architecture, detention conditions, or roles in major historical events. From the Guantanamo Bay naval base in Cuba, established in 2002 for holding individuals suspected of terrorism, to high-security facilities like Red Onion in Wise County, Virginia, these sites document the evolution of penal systems across continents. Among the institutions transformed into memorial sites, Diyarbakır Prison in Turkey stands out for its conversion into a cultural center and museum since 2019. Its 24 dormitories spread over two floors, its cells, and corridors allow visitors to explore this chapter of Turkish penal history. In Argentina, Mendoza Prison, built in the early 20th century, reflects the prison practices of that era and the development of the regional judicial system. Other facilities remain operational and raise questions about prisoners' rights and incarceration conditions. Gldani Prison in Tbilisi caused national protests in 2012 after images exposing systemic abuses were released, leading to major reforms in the Georgian penal system. Ciudad Barrios Prison in El Salvador continues to function as a correctional center in the eastern region of the country. These sites, spread across multiple continents, provide documented insights into penal practices in various political and social contexts. From Rwanda to North Korea, passing through Colombia and the United States, they help understand the evolution of judicial and correctional systems while raising current issues related to detention and rehabilitation.
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