LONDON - The vast majority of North Korea's citizens are aware that political dissidents are sent to prison camps, refugee Kim Song-ju told UN commissioner on Wednesday.
Testifying to commissioners Michael Kirby and Sonia Biserko in the Central Hall Westminster, Kim said that the general population of the DPRK were well-aware that prison camps are operated by the state to punish political dissidents, and that "some are even aware of the harsh punishments."
LONDON - The vast majority of North Korea's citizens are aware that political dissidents are sent to prison camps, refugee Kim Song-ju told UN commissioner on Wednesday.
Testifying to commissioners Michael Kirby and Sonia Biserko in the Central Hall Westminster, Kim said that the general population of the DPRK were well-aware that prison camps are operated by the state to punish political dissidents, and that "some are even aware of the harsh punishments."
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