North Korean workers treated as 'slaves' at Russian drone factory, says new report
A new report reveals the plight of North Korean workers at a drone factory in Russia.
According to DW, a new report reveals the plight of North Korean workers at a drone factory in Russia.
It also raised concerns that Pyongyang could gain hands-on knowledge of advanced weapons systems through the workers it sends there.
This world story centres on North Korea. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include North Korean, Russian and Russia.
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- North Korean, Russian, Russia, Pyongyang
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