Kang Mi-Ho D0000064

North Korean victims
Name (KOR)
강미호
Name (JPN)
カン・ミホ
Type of victim
  • Disappeared in North Korea
Nationality
North Korea
Sex
Female
Age when taken
41
Age group when taken
40s
Below 18 when taken
No
Type of occupation
  • Unknown
Year of birth
1970s: 1970
Country of birth
North Korea
Place of residence
South Pyongan
Place of residence on map

Latitude: 40.1894889

Longitude: 126.7968744

Place of residence on map
Reason behind disappearance
  • Contact with external sources
Date when taken (additional note)
Around May 2011
Year when taken
2010s: 2011
Country where taken
North Korea
Province where taken
Unknown
Region where taken on map

Latitude: 40.40959228000845

Longitude: 126.89324683577757

Region where taken on map
Type of place where taken
Unknown
Description of disappearance
The source submits that Ms. Kang’s and her son’s detention is linked to the activities of Ms. Kang’s brother since his defection, and to the fact that he was regularly sending money to assist Ms. Kang and her family. Ms. Kang’s brother is reportedly a famous dissident working as a reporter for The Chosun Ilbo, a major newspaper in South Korea. Ms. Kang’s brother had allegedly sent her money through a Korean-Chinese broker sine early 2008. However, in July 2011, the broker contacted Mr. Kang and said that he could not find Ms. Kang.
Place last identified
No. 15 kwanliso in Yodeok, South Hamgyong, North Korea
Country last identified
North Korea
Information on detention
Yes
Place of first detention
No. 15 kwanliso in Yodeok, South Hamgyong, North Korea
Region of first detention on map

Latitude: 39.6741055

Longitude: 126.8488165

Region of first detention on map
Additional description

In its reply to the Working Group's request, the Government has not provided any information about the Ms. Kang's situation.

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