Russia is reportedly letting in thousands
of North Korean workers on brand new work
permits -- actions U.S. officials say potentially
violate UN sanctions.
The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday...
that since last September when the sanctions
took effect, Russia has registered more than
10-thousand North Korean workers, and at least
700 new work permits have been issued this
year.
The UN Security Council barred governments
from issuing any more work permits to North
Koreans,... although some existing contracts
were allowed to continue.
The sanctions do contain some narrow exceptions,...
so officials are investigating whether Russia
is breaking the rules.
