Modern Slavery Report uncovers North Korean forced labour networks in Russia Pyongyang believed to be taking majority of workers’ earnings to fund missile programme iStock.com/Oleksii Liskonih Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Monday 02 November 2026 Russian brokers are trafficking North Korean workers through a sanctions-busting network that funds Pyongyang’s missile programme and aids Russia’s war in Ukraine, a new report has revealed. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Supply Chains UK retailers call for mandatory supply chain due diligence law Modern Slavery Why the EU’s Forced Labour Regulation is now an HR issue Modern Slavery Australia to criminalise supply chain modern slavery violations Fraud FBI reports increased use of death threats in North Korean IT worker scams