Ministry of State Security
| Ministry of State Security | |
|---|---|
| |
| Minister | Minister of State Security jjz_c |
| Type | Ministry |
| Enlistement Status | Academy only |
| Active Personnel | 23 Active Servicemen |
| Additional Information | |
The Ministry of State Security (국가보위성), is the secret police agency of North Korea. It is an autonomous agency of the North Korean government reporting directly to the Supreme Leader and Premier. The agency is reputed to be one of the most brutal secret police forces in the world, and it has been involved in numerous human rights abuses.
Functions
The Ministry of State Security is responsible for the enforcement of civil and military laws, prosecution of high-level offences, internal security, foreign espionage, torture, and any other tasks it may be assigned by the Premier and Supreme Leader.