Gender: Male

Perpetrator: North Korea

Ethnic Group: Korean

Religion or Belief: Christian – Protestant

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Current Status: Unknown

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Discussing Religion & Religious Texts

Nature of Charges: Unknown

Chung Yong Cheol

Extra Bio Info:

Chung Yong Cheol is imprisoned for his religious activity.

On an unspecified date, authorities in China arrested 77 North Koreans, including Chung Yong Cheol, reportedly for studying the Bible.

In 2001, Chung Yong Cheol and the rest of the North Koreans were deported to North Korea despite the known risk to their safety.

On an unspecified date, Chung Yong Cheol was reportedly sentenced to at least 10 years in prison, to be served in a political prison camp.

Sources:
  • "E111" Korea Future Initiative