Forced labor pervasive in North Korea and may even constitute slavery: UN report



News Forced labor pervasive in North Korea and may even constitute slavery: UN report Research finds widespread exploitation, but expert says report doesn't address overseas and corporate use of DPRK labor Ifang Bremer July 16, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean workers in a factory in Nampho \| Image: NK News (2018) Forced labor by the North Korean state touches the lives of “nearly everyone” in the country and is “deeply institutionalized,” according to a new U.N. report, finding that this practice may even constitute a form of modern-day slavery. Released Tuesday, “Forced Labor by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea” draws on 183 interviews conducted by the U.N. Human Rights Office in Seoul between 2015 and 2023 with victims and witnesses of DPRK forced labor. Forced labor by the North Korean state touches the lives of “nearly everyone” in the country and is “deeply institutionalized,” according to a new U.N. report, finding that this practice may even constitute a form of modern-day slavery. Released Tuesday, “Forced Labor by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea” draws on 183 interviews conducted by the U.N. Human Rights Office in Seoul between 2015 and 2023 with victims and witnesses of DPRK forced labor. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Forced labor pervasive in North Korea and may even constitute slavery: UN report

Research finds widespread exploitation, but expert says report doesn't address overseas and corporate use of DPRK labor

Ifang Bremer July 16, 2024

Forced labor pervasive in North Korea and may even constitute slavery: UN report

North Korean workers in a factory in Nampho | Image: NK News (2018)

Forced labor by the North Korean state touches the lives of “nearly everyone” in the country and is “deeply institutionalized,” according to a new U.N. report, finding that this practice may even constitute a form of modern-day slavery.

Released Tuesday, “Forced Labor by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea” draws on 183 interviews conducted by the U.N. Human Rights Office in Seoul between 2015 and 2023 with victims and witnesses of DPRK forced labor.

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