Exploitation of North Korean Crews on Chinese Fishing Vessels

Chinese fishing vessels used North Korean crews in violation of U.N. bans, subjecting them to forced labor at sea for years. The use of North Korean crew bypassed legal frameworks, including U.N. sanctions and supply chain regulations. China is suspected of not fully enforcing U.N. sanctions on North Korea.

North Korean soldier defection to South Korea

A North Korean soldier defected to South Korea by crossing the militarized border in the eastern part of the Korean Peninsula. The soldier was taken into custody by South Korean guards.