The Hidden Gulag - US Committee for Human Rights in North Korea

The Hidden Gulag Second EditionRo-dong-dan-ryon-daeLabor Training Centers/Mobile Labor BrigadesOnsong, N. Hamgyong Province- Jan.–Sept.1996- June 2000- 2 months, 2002- 1 month, Nov. 2003- 1 year, 2005- 17 days, mid 2006- Mid–late March 2007Musan, N. Hamgyong Province- October 1998- Nov.–Dec. 1999- 20 days, April 30th 2007Sinuiju, N. Pyoung-an Province- 3 months, 2002- 3 months, end of 2003Youngkwang district, S. Hamgyong Province- Oct. 2000Ka-mok and Ku-ryu-jangPolice Detention/Interrogation Facilities 22Chung-san, S. Pyongan Province-2004–2005Chongjin An-jeon-bu, N. Hamgyong Province- May–Nov. 1987- Dec. 2001–Feb. 2002Chongjin Bo-wi-bu, N. Hamgyong Province- Dec. 1987–March 1988- 8 months, 1998- 3 months, 2000Hamju district An-jeon-bu, S. Hamgyong Province- Jan. 1993Hoeryong An-jeon-bu, N. Hamgyong Province- Couple of days, 2004- 40 days, July 2008Hoeryong Bo-wi-bu, N. Hamgyong Province- July 2001- 2.5 months, late 2004- June 2008Hyesan An-jeon-bu, Yang-gang Province- Early 199122 Identified by the shorthand colloquial names used by formerdetainees for the two distinct and separate police forces that operatethe detention-interrogation facilities.20