<h1>Chinese Vessels Used North Korean Forced Labor at Sea, Violating UN Ban and Resolution 2017</h1> A report by the Environmental Justice Foundation reveals that Chinese fishing vessels employed North Korean crews from 2019 to 2024, violating UN bans. The North Korean workers reportedly faced forced labor conditions, being trapped at sea for years without setting foot on land. The use of North Korean crews breaches a 2017 UN resolution prohibiting work permits for North Koreans. The report highlights that China, along with Russia, is suspected of not fully enforcing UN sanctions. The North Korean workers were under surveillance, worked long hours, and received only a fraction of their earnings, with the rest going to their government.