Reuters Covers NKHR Report

Reuters highlights NKHR's investigation into North Korea's sanctioned coal trade and the role of forced labor in sustaining it.

Our latest report, “Sailing Sanctions: Minerals from North Korea's Forced Labor Mines and Maritime Trade Expansion with China and Russia”, has been featured by Reuters.

🔎 The Reuters article highlights findings from our year-long investigation conducted in collaboration with Data Desk (UK).

📊 Combining vessel-tracking analysis of 47 ships, satellite imagery, and testimony from 22 witnesses, the report uncovers how North Korea's coal and mineral trade is sustained by forced labor, finances the military, and continues to expand despite international sanctions.

🔗 Read the Reuters article: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/north-koreas-sanctioned-coal-trade-rebounds-un-monitoring-lapses-rights-group-2026-06-29/

🔗 Read our full report: https://www.nkhrcampaign.org/sailing-sanctions