Global Rights Compliance

Global Rights Compliance is an international human rights foundation that investigates and exposes human rights abuses. They are currently newsworthy due to their recent report detailing North Korea's state-sponsored forced labor program. This program, which has reportedly escalated in recent years, generates up to US$500 million annually for North Korea. The report highlights the brutal conditions faced by North Korean laborers working abroad, particularly in Russia, describing them as being subjected to control, abuse, and coercion. Workers reportedly endure long hours, lack of protective equipment, and harsh working conditions, sometimes akin to enslavement. The organization's findings are significant as they shed light on a widespread human rights violation and the financial mechanisms supporting the North Korean regime.