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North Korea skims pay hike meant for workers sent to China

Contract wages for North Korean workers newly dispatched to China have risen sharply in recent months, but the increase is only inflating what Chinese employers pay, not what the workers actually take…

  • North Korean workers' contract wages increased by 28% to 25% in 2023.
  • Workers receive only 700 to 800 yuan monthly take-home pay, unchanged from previous years.
  • Deductions for dispatch fees, loyalty funds, and state contributions reduce actual wages.

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