Report: Moscow, Pyongyang back network sending workers to Russian factories

· Politics · Singapore

A report says Moscow and Pyongyang are backing a network that sends North Korean workers to Russian factories, according to CNA. The two neighbours have sharply increased military and political cooperation since their leaders pledged renewed ties at a 2023 summit. The report adds detail to a relationship that has drawn international scrutiny as Russia's war in Ukraine continues and North Korea deepens its alignment with Moscow. The items give no further details on the numbers of workers involved, which factories they are sent to, or how the network operates.

Why it matters：North Korean labour exports to Russia deepen a partnership that worries Western governments already concerned about arms cooperation between the two countries.

Key points

  • The report says Moscow and Pyongyang back the labour network.
  • Military and political ties have grown sharply since a 2023 leaders' summit.
  • No figures on worker numbers or destination factories were given.

Sources (original reporting)

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