Counties · South Hamgyong · KP0302

City in South Hamgyong

Tanchon City

345,875people2008 census, may be outdated

1,945km²178 people per km²

70%live in towns

17documented abusesNKDB

2detention sites

7official markets

Tanchon City · South Hamgyong

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Seen from space

6.7% of the county lit at night in 2025

2.7% in 2013

The satellite product changed version in 2022 (dashed line). Annual VIIRS night lights, Earth Observation Group

Abuses by right violated

Individual Liberty & Dignity12
Survival2
Life2
Freedom of Movement & Residence1

When they happened

1’80s
2’90s
5’00s
1’10s

Women and men

183,384 women (53%)162,491 men

Prison camps here

© Esri, MaxarKyo-hwa-so No. 77, Danchon77호 단천 교화소 · South Hamgyong ProvinceReported closed Gold mining
It is believed that Kyo-hwa-so No. 77, Danchon was closed around 1997. However, the locations identified here appear to be in operation.

Elsewhere in South Hamgyong

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