US raises pressure on countries illegally hosting North Korean workers



News US raises pressure on countries illegally hosting North Korean workers Treasury Department newly sanctions North Korean and Russian firms for exporting “forced labor” from the DPRK Colin Zwirko November 20, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News, Sept. 2018 The U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctioned North Korean and Russian firms on Thursday for allegedly exporting “forced labor” from the DPRK. In a press release published on Nov. 19, the Treasury Department said that firms operating in Russia were also newly designated for allegedly helping “generate revenue” for the North Korean government, which is in violation of existing U.S. and U.N. sanctions. The U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctioned North Korean and Russian firms on Thursday for allegedly exporting “forced labor” from the DPRK. In a press release published on Nov. 19, the Treasury Department said that firms operating in Russia were also newly designated for allegedly helping “generate revenue” for the North Korean government, which is in violation of existing U.S. and U.N. sanctions. 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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US raises pressure on countries illegally hosting North Korean workers

Treasury Department newly sanctions North Korean and Russian firms for exporting “forced labor” from the DPRK

Colin Zwirko November 20, 2020

US raises pressure on countries illegally hosting North Korean workers

NK News, Sept. 2018

The U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctioned North Korean and Russian firms on Thursday for allegedly exporting “forced labor” from the DPRK.

In a press release published on Nov. 19, the Treasury Department said that firms operating in Russia were also newly designated for allegedly helping “generate revenue” for the North Korean government, which is in violation of existing U.S. and U.N. sanctions.

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