https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-hidden-human-cost-of-kim-jong-un-s-new-powerContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-hidden-human-cost-of-kim-jong-un-s-new-powerhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-hidden-human-cost-of-kim-jong-un-s-new-power#u77024Sun, 20 Sep 2026 03:15:52 +0000North Korea has sent up to 100,000 workers abroad to generate approximately $800 million for the state, often using fake student visas to bypass restrictions. A significant portion of this labor force supports Russia, with reports indicating up to 25,000 North Koreans are currently building drones for the war in Ukraine. These workers operate under fake visas and have reportedly come under fire during strikes on factories described as the Russian Amazon. The Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team is actively tracking these labor programs as a means to finance nuclear weapons.Why it mattersThe