Hoeryong concentration camp, Concentration camp in North Korea
Hoeryong concentration camp, also known as Camp 22, was a maximum security area.
The camp was reportedly operational from 1965 until its closure in 2012.
It played a grim role in North Korean society, reflecting the harsh government stance on political prisoners.
Exact details on the camp are scarce due to North Korea's secretive nature.
Escapees have reported extreme conditions and human rights violations within the camp.
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