North Koreans being recruited into forced labour in Russia, report says

What happened: A Global Rights Compliance investigation says a broker network recruits North Koreans into forced labour in Russia using bogus student enrolments to skirt UN sanctions and labour law. Key numbers: Commission of 100,000-150,000 roubles ($1,240-$1,860) per placement. Workers reported at 12 hours a day, six days a week. Why it matters: The report says the labour supports Russian industry, including sites linked to the war in Ukraine, while revenue helps fund North Korea's military programme. Zhukov denied the allegations, calling them false and fabricated. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

A Global Rights Compliance investigation says a broker network recruits North Koreans into forced labour in Russia using bogus student enrolments to skirt UN sanctions and labour law.

The report says the labour supports Russian industry, including sites linked to the war in Ukraine, while revenue helps fund North Korea's military programme. Zhukov denied the allegations, calling them false and fabricated.