Choi Min-kyung, a North Korean defector, filed a lawsuit against Kim Jong-un alleging torture and sexual violence experienced in detention facilities. She is seeking 50m won in damages, marking a significant legal action as it's the first of its kind in South Korea. Choi suffered severe PTSD from her experiences, corroborated by physical scars. Her documentation details forms of torture including sexual assault, severe beatings, and prolonged forced stress positions. Legal support includes North Korean defector lawyers, aiming to set a precedent for human rights cases against North Korea.
Choi Min-kyung seeks 50m won in damages, alleging torture and sexual violence by North Korean regime officials, aiming to hold Kim Jong-un accountable.
The lawsuit marks a significant moment as it represents the first time a North Korean defector has pursued legal action for human rights violations in South Korea.
Choi describes suffering from severe PTSD and ongoing medication dependence due to the aftereffects of torture experienced in North Korean detention facilities.
The Database Centre for North Korean Human Rights plans to leverage this case for submissions to UN human rights bodies and the international criminal court.
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