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

Source: The Guardian | Published: February 24, 2025, 2:00 p.m.

Report by Environmental Justice Foundation has found evidence that at least 12 Chinese fishing vessels had employed North Korean crew between 2019 and 2024

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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.

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

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