Taehung concentration camp

Taehung concentration camp
Chosŏn'gŭl	대흥수용소
Revised Romanization	Daeheung Suyongso
McCune–Reischauer	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.

See also

• Human rights in North Korea
• Politics of North Korea