> Apparently conditions in Korean prisons are such that an agreement like that is necessary. I don't know the current state of them, but you can tour Seodaemun

> Apparently conditions in Korean prisons are such that an agreement like that is necessary. I don't know the current state of them, but you can tour Seodaemun prison (operational 1908-1987; it's now a museum/memorial). They make no attempt to hide the fact that the conditions were historically even worse than you're describing-- basically concentration camps sans gas chambers. Food was watery gruel, toilets were rat-infested holes in the ground, etc. Visit in the winter when it's 30F out for the full experience; the prisoners weren't given adequate clothing for the cold themselves so even bundled up to the teeth you can appreciate their misery.