Gender: Male
Perpetrator: North Korea
Ethnic Group: Korean
Religion or Belief: Christian – Protestant
Health Concerns: Stomach issues
Reports of Torture: No
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Current Status: Unknown
Religious Leader: No
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment
Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity
Nature of Charges: Unknown
Chang Man Sik is detained for his religious activity.
In July 2000, authorities in China arrested Chang Man Sik reportedly in relation to his religious activities. Chang Man Sik had previously escaped from North Korea to China after being charged for a political crime criticizing North Korean former supreme leader Kim Jong-il.
On an unspecified date, Chang Man Sik was deported to North Korea despite the known risk to his safety.
Chang Man Sik reportedly suffered from stomach issues during the beginning of his detention.