China has forcibly repatriated over 400 North Koreans since last year: Report

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October 16, 2025

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China has forcibly repatriated over 400 North Koreans since last year: Report

China has forcibly repatriated 406 North Koreans since last year, according to a new report released by Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Thursday, despite U.N. warnings that these people face harsh repercussions back in the DPRK.

According to the rights group, the individuals were among more than 1,000 people repatriated to North Korea since 2020, where they face possible torture, imprisonment, sexual violence, forced labor and even execution.

China has forcibly repatriated 406 North Koreans since last year, according to a new report released by Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Thursday, despite U.N. warnings that these people face harsh repercussions back in the DPRK.

According to the rights group, the individuals were among more than 1,000 people repatriated to North Korea since 2020, where they face possible torture, imprisonment, sexual violence, forced labor and even execution.

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