North Korea prison deaths spark probe

North Korea prison deaths spark probe

North Korea’s Ministry of Social Security has reportedly received a directive to investigate a wave of inmate deaths at correctional facilities nationwide, as authorities in Pyongyang move to identify officials responsible for prisoner abuse and neglect in 2026. A source in North Hamgyong province told Daily NK on Thursday that central authorities issued a special directive to the ministry on June 12, ordering a comprehensive investigation into …

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North Korea’s Ministry of Social Security has reportedly received a directive to investigate a wave of inmate deaths at correctional facilities nationwide, as authorities in Pyongyang move to identify officials responsible for prisoner abuse and neglect in 2026. A source in North Hamgyong province told Daily NK on Thursday that central authorities issued a special […] The post North Korea orders probe into wave of prison deaths appeared first on…