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Russia recruits up to 25,000 North Koreans to assemble drones, UN says

Russia is recruiting up to 25,000 North Koreans to assemble drones, according to the UN.

By · Published September 25, 2026  04:31 UTC · Updated September 25, 2026  04:31 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Russia is recruiting up to 25,000 North Koreans to assemble drones, according to the UN.
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This is part of a larger program of North Korean overseas labor. The UN has made this claim, and the evidence for it is in the reports from multiple outlets.

However, North Korea has defended its overseas labor program, rejecting a sanctions report from the UN. The complexity of this situation arises from the fact that the North Korean government has not provided a clear explanation for its labor program, leaving many questions unanswered.

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What is the North Korean overseas labor program?

Coverage does not yet specify the full details of the program.

Has North Korea commented on the UN sanctions report?

Yes, North Korea has rejected the report.

How many North Koreans are being recruited by Russia?

Up to 25,000, according to the UN.

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