Ministry of State Security Bureau 7
Overview of Ministry of State Security Bureau 7
| ID | GHR0048 |
|---|---|
| Sanction Regime | The Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020 |
| Designation Source | UK |
| Other Information | No details regarding the Head of MSS Bureau 7 are available. The Minister of State Security, who we understand to have been Jong Kyong Thaek since 2017 (although DPRK sources have not confirmed he still holds that position), is assumed to have responsibility for MSS Bureau 7. The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025. |
| Imposed Sanctions | Asset freeze |
| Last Updated | Apr 09, 2025 |
| UK Statement of Reasons | As the entity responsible for running the DPRK's political prison camps, MSS Bureau 7 is involved in the widespread serious human rights violations committed against prisoners in those camps by camp guards and other DPRK officials. These violations include murder, torture and enslavement. |
| OFSI Group ID | 13899 |
What alternative names has Ministry of State Security Bureau 7 used?
| Name | Title | Name Type | Non-Latin Name | Alias Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ministry of State Security Bureau 7 | Primary name | |||
| Farm Guidance Bureau | Primary name variation | |||
| Farming Bureau | Primary name variation | |||
| Prison Bureau | Primary name variation |
Where is Ministry of State Security Bureau 7 located?
| Address | Postal Code | Country | Email Address | Phone Number | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pyongyang |
What type of entity is Ministry of State Security Bureau 7?
| Business Registration Numbers | Parent Company | Subsidiaries | Type of Entity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is the Parent company | Government |
Data Source
- The UK Sanctions List
A list maintained by the UK Government that identifies individuals and entities subject to financial sanctions. The list includes information on the reasons for the sanctions and the restrictions that apply. - license: CC0