N. Korean workers in Russia face rising tensions amid increased surveillance
Tensions are rising among North Korean workers overseas as authorities intensify surveillance to prevent defections, Daily NK has learned.
A source in Russia, speaking anonymously...
N. Korea imposes strict controls on cell phone use among overseas workers
North Korea is tightening cell phone controls on overseas workers as more laborers in Russia use unauthorized devices to access foreign information or plan...
Chinese companies increasingly seek out cheap N. Korean labor
A growing number of Chinese companies are seeking cheap North Korean labor due to the recent rise in labor costs in China. In response,...
Photos show squalid conditions faced by N. Korean workers in Russia
Daily NK recently obtained several photos of construction sites in Russia with North Korean workers. The photos show that the working conditions pose serious...
N. Korean workers in Russia are getting paid less than ever before
The officials sent to manage North Korean workers overseas are extorting workers' wages worse than ever. North Korean overseas workers feel discouraged and oppressed...
