Human rights in North Korea

The human rights record of North Korea is extremely difficult to fully assess due to the secretive and closed nature of the country. A number of human rights organizations and governments have condemned North Korea's human rights record, including Amnesty International and the United Nations. Citizens are not allowed to freely speak their minds and the government detains those who criticize the regime. The only radio, television, and news organizations that are deemed legal are those operated by the government. Usually citizens cannot freely travel around the country or go abroad. Only the political élite may own vehicles and the government limits access to fuel and other forms of transportation.

Human rights breaking in North Korea:
-Torture and other cruel,
-inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment,
-public executions,
-imposition of the death penalty for political reasons
-All-pervasive and severe restrictions on the freedoms of thought,conscience, religion, opinion and expression
-Continued violation of the human rights and fundamental freedoms of women, in particular the trafficking of women for prostitution or forced marriage
-ethnically motivated forced abortions,

Known location of prison camps (is by no means exhaustive):
* Bukchang
* Chongjin
* Daeheung
* Danchun
* Haengyong
* Hoeryong
* Hwasong
* Jeonger-ri
* Kaechon
* Kangdong
* Kyungsung
* Onsong
* Oro
* Senghori
* Sinuiji
* Yongdam
* Yodok