On the other hand, these refugees face even greater dangers if they manage to reach China. I say this because the Chinese government forcibly repatriates North Korean refugees. If sent back, they are subjected to an interrogation process and face further punishment, including torture, forced labor and imprisonment in one of North Korea's five political prison camps. However, if stranded in China, their illegal status forces them to work in undetectable industries and leaves them defenseless against unfair treatment by sex traffickers. Under these types of circumstances, many North Korean refugees lack the help and support needed to get out of China and reach a safe haven. Accordingly, this is where the LiNK organization comes in and saves