Koror Jail, Correctional facility in Koror, Palau
Koror Jail is a correctional facility in Koror composed of multiple buildings enclosed by wire mesh and concrete walls located near government offices. The complex includes both detention areas and a workshop space where inmates work on woodcraft projects.
The facility was built during the 1970s with an additional structure added in the 1990s. These expansions reflect how Palau's justice system grew and adapted over time.
Inmates create wooden storyboards that show traditional Palauan stories and beliefs through their craftsmanship. This work keeps local narrative traditions alive even within the correctional setting.
Handcrafted wooden storyboards created by inmates can be purchased directly from the workshop during opening hours. Plan your visit during business hours to see the work and make purchases while the facility is accessible.
The facility operates as both a detention center and a woodcraft workshop, an unusual combination for a correctional institution in this region. Inmates can develop marketable skills while incarcerated that may help them after release.
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