A recent report from the Environmental Justice Foundation has shed light on the plight of North Korean fishermen working under Chinese tuna longliners. Many of these workers spend up to ten years at sea without stepping on land, often under dire conditions, as their Chinese captains evade port authorities. Despite a UN ban targeting North Korean labor exportation, the regime continues to exploit its citizens abroad for revenue, which potentially funds nuclear weapon developments. The report calls attention to their harrowing labor as a critical issue that has largely escaped global scrutiny.
The conditions faced by North Korean fishermen on Chinese tuna longliners signify a form of forced labor that eclipses much abuse found in the global fishing industry.
Under the regime of Kim Jong-un, North Korean workers abroad are a vital source of revenue; they contribute to funding projects that bolster the state's military ambitions.
Despite a UN ban on hiring North Korean workers, Kim's government has been known to send tens of thousands abroad to generate cash and bolster his regime.
The invisibility of North Korean fishermen, confined to the vast oceans without contact, raises questions about international oversight and humanitarian responsibility.
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