Rights group exposes North Korea’s forced labour scheme that reaps US$500 million annually
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A recent report by Global Rights Compliance reveals that North Korea operates a state-sponsored forced labor program generating approximately $500 million annually. The scheme involves sending over 100,000 North Korean workers to over 40 countries, where they are exploited across various sectors including construction, sewing, and IT. Workers face brutal conditions, including long hours, minimal pay (as little as $10/month after deductions), and restricted living conditions in overcrowded and unsanitary containers. The report, based on first-hand testimonies, highlights the control, abuse, and coercion inherent in the program, making escape nearly impossible for those employed directly by companies. The funds generated are believed to support the North Korean state.
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AI-ExtractedNorth Korean labourers receive as little as US$10 a month after deductions.
North Korean labourers on construction sites in Russia are forced to work up to 16 hours a day.
The scheme has sent more than 100,000 workers across 40 countries.
Workers are trapped in “brutal” conditions where they are subjected to “control, abuse and coercion”.
A state-sponsored forced labour programme generates up to US$500 million annually for North Korea.
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