What to make of reports that China plans to send back all North Korean workers



Analysis What to make of reports that China plans to send back all North Korean workers Repatriation of thousands of laborers could be retaliation over DPRK-Russia ties and would cut off huge revenue source Gabriela Bernal July 11, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean restaurant workers in Pyongyang \| Image: Eric Lafforgue (Sept. 2008) Tens of thousands of North Korean workers are believed to live in China, earning hundreds of millions for Pyongyang every year. But Beijing may be planning to repatriate all of them in one fell swoop, a move that could have sweeping implications for bilateral ties and the regime’s efforts to finance its weapons programs. According to recent reports by South Korean media, China has ordered all DPRK workers to return to their country because their visas either expired or will expire soon. Tens of thousands of North Korean workers are believed to live in China, earning hundreds of millions for Pyongyang every year. But Beijing may be planning to repatriate all of them in one fell swoop, a move that could have sweeping implications for bilateral ties and the regime’s efforts to finance its weapons programs. According to recent reports by South Korean media, China has ordered all DPRK workers to return to their country because their visas either expired or will expire soon. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period 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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What to make of reports that China plans to send back all North Korean workers

Repatriation of thousands of laborers could be retaliation over DPRK-Russia ties and would cut off huge revenue source

Gabriela Bernal July 11, 2024

What to make of reports that China plans to send back all North Korean workers

North Korean restaurant workers in Pyongyang | Image: Eric Lafforgue (Sept. 2008)

Tens of thousands of North Korean workers are believed to live in China, earning hundreds of millions for Pyongyang every year. But Beijing may be planning to repatriate all of them in one fell swoop, a move that could have sweeping implications for bilateral ties and the regime’s efforts to finance its weapons programs.

According to recent reports by South Korean media, China has ordered all DPRK workers to return to their country because their visas either expired or will expire soon.

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