RussiaNorth Korean Workers Exploited in Russia for Forced Labor
A report indicates that North Korean workers are being brought to Russia under the guise of student visas and subjected to forced labor, with their earnings allegedly supporting North Korea's missile program.
Background
North Korea faces international sanctions over its nuclear and missile programs, leading it to seek alternative revenue streams. Russia, a long-standing partner, has been accused of facilitating North Korean labor, potentially in violation of sanctions, with concerns about worker exploitation and funding for Pyongyang's military ambitions.
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North Korean Workers Exploited in Russia for Forced Labor
First report 3h agoLast update 3h agoNorth Korean workers are reportedly subjected to forced labor in Russia, working long hours, with their income allegedly funding North Korea's missile program and Russia's war industry.
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