Chang Man Sik

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: North Korea

Ethnic Group: Korean

Religion or Belief: Christian – Protestant

Health Concerns: Stomach issues

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Current Status: Unknown

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment

Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity

Nature of Charges: Unknown

Chang Man Sik

Extra Bio Info:

Chang Man Sik is detained for his religious activity.

In July 2000, authorities in China arrested Chang Man Sik for his religious activities. Chang Man Sik had previously escaped from North Korea to China after being charged for a political crime criticizing North Korea's former supreme leader, Kim Jong-il.

On an unspecified date, Chinese authorities refouled Chang Man Sik to North Korea despite the known risks of life in prison or execution.

Publicly Available Information:

"E113" Korea Future Initiative