Taehung concentration camp explained

Context:north
Hangul:대흥수용소
Rr:Daeheung Suyongso
Mr:Taehŭng Suyongso

The Taehŭng concentration camp is a North Korean prison camp for political dissidents and those who have committed economic crimes. It is located in the Kŏmdŏk district (chigu) of Tanch'ŏn-si, South Hamgyong province in eastern North Korea. It has been reported that a number of North Korean nationals who have traveled to sporting events abroad have, on their return, been imprisoned for speaking about their experiences in other countries, particularly South Korea.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. http://english.chosun.com/w21data/html/news/200602/200602160019.html "N.Korean Cheerleaders Banished to Camps"