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Woo Yong-gak
Woo Yong-gak (29 November 1929 – 7 December 2012) was a North Korean commando who was released from incarceration in South Korea on 25 February 1999. He served 40 years, 7 months and 13 days in prison as one of South Korea's unconverted long-term prisoners. It has also been said that he "spent 41 years in solitary confinement". He returned to North Korea in September 2000. Capture Woo was captured during a North Korean commando raid in South Korea's east coast waters in 1958 while he participated as one of the raiders. Imprisonment Purpose After his conviction of espionage for North Korea, Woo was sentenced to life imprisonment. South Korea claimed that he had been leading a group of spies. Throughout his imprisonment he refused to sign an oath of obedience to National Security Act (South Korea), South Korea's National Security Law, which bans the display or expression of any pro-North Korean sentiment. Torture allegation A report by Amnesty International records his clai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nyongbyon County
Nyŏngbyŏn County (in standard Southern dialect: Yŏngbyŏn) is a county in North Pyŏngan province, North Korea. It borders the cities of Kaechŏn and Anju, and covers an area of 504 km². Description The city was heavily fortified during the 15th century as a result of its strategic position, and during the Josŏn Dynasty, became a retreat for the aristocratic '' ryangban'' due to its fantastic scenery. The city's Yaksan, meaning medicine mountain, was well known for its azaleas; the modern poet Kim So-wol wrote one of his best-known poems on this subject. Two other mountains, Yaksan-dongdae, east of Yaksan, and Moran Hill are also scenic spots. Nyŏngbyŏn also houses many important relics, including the Chŏnju and Soun Buddhist temples, dating from 1345 and 1684 respectively; the Ryuksung Pavilion, famous for "six scenic views" of Nyŏngbyŏn; and the Ch'ŏl'ong Castle, built to protect the city during the Ri Dynasty. The south gate of Nyŏngbyŏn, called Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |