Chinese fishing fleets using North Korean forced labour in potential breach of sanctions, report claims

Chinese fishing fleets are allegedly using North Korean forced labour, a potential breach of international sanctions, with workers allegedly kept at sea for up to a decade, according to a new report by the UK-based Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF). The report, published on Monday, has identified at least 12 Chinese deep-water fishing vessels that employed North Korean crew between 2019 and 2024. There are strict international sanctions on United Nations member countries using North Korean labour. Adopted by the UN security council, the sanctions are designed to curtail Pyongyang's program of exporting labour and goods to raise funds for its…