North Korean workers subjected to 'slave-like' conditions in Russia
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Exploitation and Struggle: North Korean Labor in Russia
This chapter highlights the dire conditions of North Korean workers in Russia's construction industry, focusing on their grueling labor, poor wages, and forced remittances to the regime. Through the story of a young worker, listeners gain insight into the exploitation and longing these laborers face, as well as the resurgence of North Korean migration in light of Russia's labor shortages. Additionally, the chapter touches on geopolitical dynamics, including a forthcoming U.S.-Russia summit regarding Arctic cooperation amid rising tensions.
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