General briefing: North Korea

The Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (DPRK), or North Korea, is the worlds most closed, isolated and repressive state, with one of the worst records for human rights.
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General briefing: North Korea

The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), or North Korea, is the world’s most closed, isolated and repressive state, with one of the worst records for human rights. It is ruled by the only dictatorship in the world which is both a dynasty and portrays itself as a deity.

There is no freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief, and any North Korean who expresses an opinion or a belief which differs from the regime’s propaganda faces severe punishment. It is estimated that over 200,000 people are detained in prison camps, where they endure dire living conditions and brutal torture. Many of these are Christians.

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24th October 2018
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