Sariwon concentration camp

Sariwon
Pyongyang
Location of Sariwon concentration camp in North Korea

Kyo-hwa-so No. 6 Sariwon (사리원 6호 교화소) is a "reeducation camp" in Sariwon, North Hwanghae. It holds roughly 3,500-4,000 prisoners.[1]

In January 2026 it was reported based on satellite imagery that the North Korean government had begun rebuilding the prison with the facility undergoing demolition and construction since late 2023.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ David Hawk. "The Parallel Gulag - North Korea's "An-jeon-bu" Prison Camps" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-10-27. - Overview of North Korean reeducation camps with testimonies and satellite photographs
  2. ^ Zwirko, Colin (2026-01-16). "North Korea tears down Sariwon prison in apparent prep for remodeling". NK News. Archived from the original on 2026-01-23. Retrieved 2026-01-23.

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