evidence: Ryanggang: Inside the North Korean Prison State 22 Jul [...] We are pleased to announce the release of our latest visual investigation, Ryanggang: Inside the North Korean Prison State. This groundbreaking project, made possible by the generous support of the Netherlands Embassy in Seoul, reveals pervasive sexual and gender-based violence within the infamous Ryanggang Provincial Ministry of State Security Holding Centre. By integrating survivor testimonies, sophisticated 3D modelling, and satellite imagery, we are shedding light on hidden atrocities occurring in North Korea’s prisons for the very first time. [...] Ryanggang Province, located in northern North Korea and bordering China, is a critical area for human rights. Many North Koreans attempting to flee the country cross from this province into China. Large numbers are often apprehended and forcibly repatriated back to North Korea. Ryanggang Provincial Ministry of State Security Holding Centre is known for detaining many of these repatriated escapees who face harsh punishments, including torture, imprisonment, and even execution. This makes Ryanggang Province a significant focus for international human rights advocacy and documentation efforts, as it underscores the ongoing and widespread abuses in the country.