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North Korea: photo reveals forced wig manufacturing in prison

Daily NK has obtained a photo of a work site at a North Korean detention facility where wigs are manufactured under contract. The photo clearly shows the reality of forced labor in North Korea’s prisons.

Source: daily nk (05/06/2025)