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455. Chun Hee-sik, a trade union activist, was arrested by ANSP members
on 4 September 1992. He was held in custody at the ANSP facilities in
Namsan or 48 hours, during which time he was reportedly severely beaten
and allowed to sleep for only four hours. After his release he was
admitted to a Seoul hospital for treatment. He filed a complaint
with the Seoul District Prosecutor’s Office about his treatment at
the ANSP premises.
456. On 29 November 1993 the Government replied that Mr. Chun had filed a
complaint at the Seoul District Prosecutor’s Office alleging that he was not
treated properly during interrogation by the officials of the Agency for
National Security Planning. His complaint was being investigated by the
Prosecutor’s Office.
457. Song Hae-suk was arrested on 9 September 1992 by ANSP officials, who
reportedly beat her and threatened her with sexual abuse in order to make her
sign a statement about her husband’s alleged spying activities. This incident
took place in the presence of her three-year-old son who was allegedly
abducted with her and not released until 19 September.
458. On 29 November 1993 the Government replied that Mrs. Song had been
arrested on charges of assisting espionage activities and had later been
sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment with a stay of sentence for two years.
The allegation of maltreatment was unfounded. No such allegation had been
made by her or her representatives before or during her trial.
459. Son Byung-son, a Minjung Party candidate in the March 1992 parliamentary
elections, was arrested on 26 September 1992 at his family home in southern
Seoul. According to the reports, he was beaten continually for three days by
a group of 13 men; on the fourth day he was allegedly forced to do repeated
physical exercises, such as squatting with his arms stretched out and standing
on his hands. It was also reported that he had been treated by a doctor on
several occasions; this included massage and the administering of injections.
460. On 29 November 1993 the Government replied that Mr. Son had been arrested
on 26 September 1992 on charges of espionage. His case was pending in the
Supreme Court. On 11 June 1993 he had filed a complaint at the Seoul District
Prosecutor’s Office with regard to his treatment during interrogation. The
complaint was being investigated.
461. Baik Tae-ung, alleged leader of the banned Socialist Workers League
(Sanomaeng), was arrested on 29 April 1992 by ANSP agents and allegedly
subjected to interrogation for 22 days. According to the reports,
he testified in court that during this time he had been subjected to
various types of torture, such as sleep deprivation, drug injection
and mob beating.
462. On 29 November 1993 the Government replied that the allegation of
maltreatment was unfounded. It had not been substantiated during the trial
and Mr. Baik had not filed a complaint.
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