Ministry of People's Security Correctional (MPS) Bureau
Overview of Ministry of People's Security Correctional (MPS) Bureau
| ID | GHR0049 |
|---|---|
| Sanction Regime | The Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020 |
| Designation Source | UK |
| Other Information | No details regarding the Head of MPS Correctional Bureau are available. The Minister of People’s Security, who we understand to have been Kim Jong Ho since December 2019 (although DPRK sources have not confirmed he still holds that position), is assumed to have responsibility for MPS Correctional Bureau. 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 prison camps in the DPRK, the Ministry of People’s Security Correctional Bureau is involved in the murder, torture and subjection to forced labour of people held in those camps. |
| OFSI Group ID | 13900 |
What alternative names has Ministry of People's Security Correctional (MPS) Bureau used?
| Name | Title | Name Type | Non-Latin Name | Alias Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ministry of People's Security Correctional (MPS) Bureau | Primary name | |||
| Ministry of People's Security Correctional Management Bureau | Alias | |||
| Ministry of People's Security Prison Bureau | Alias | |||
| Ministry of Public Security Correctional Bureau | Alias | |||
| Ministry of Public Security Correctional Management Bureau | Alias | |||
| Ministry of Public Security Prison Bureau | Alias |
Where is Ministry of People's Security Correctional (MPS) Bureau located?
| Address | Postal Code | Country | Email Address | Phone Number | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pyongyang |
What type of entity is Ministry of People's Security Correctional (MPS) Bureau?
| Business Registration Numbers | Parent Company | Subsidiaries | Type of Entity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is the Parent company | Government |
Data Source
- The UK Sanctions List
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