<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Ethical Trade & Transparency Hub]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NKHR Ethical Trade & Transparency Hub is a new initiative of the Citizens’ Alliance for North Korean Human Rights (NKHR) designed to advance practical due diligence, transparency, and accountability in high-risk supply chains.]]></description><link>https://www.ett-nkhr.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:04:11 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.ett-nkhr.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[NKHR publishes investigation linking record North Korean coal and mineral maritime trade to forced labor, military financing, and the collapse of international sanctions enforcement:]]></title><description><![CDATA[“SAILING SANCTIONS” Minerals from North Korea’s Forced Labor Mines and Maritime Trade Expansion with China and Russia. [Seoul, 30 June 2026] Satellite imagery of Nampo port shows North Korean waters busier than at any point on record. A year-long investigation by the Citizens' Alliance for North Korean Human Rights (NKHR), supported by expert maritime analysis from Data Desk (UK) and combining vessel-tracking analysis of 47 ships, has found that sanctioned North Korean vessels are now making...]]></description><link>https://www.ett-nkhr.org/post/nkhr-publishes-investigation-linking-record-north-korean-coal-and-mineral-maritime-trade-to-forced-l</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3bc3ff86775c31f8bd15d4</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:51:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e6816a_f81ca947fbcc4e8886ac74888e69b88c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_360,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Citizens&apos; Alliance for North Korean Human Rights (NKHR)</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NKHR to Organize and Host the Global Supply Chain Due Diligence Forum to Advance Discussion on Transparency and Accountability in High-Risk Supply Chains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Citizens' Alliance for North Korean Human Rights (NKHR) Launches Ethical Trade &#38; Transparency Hub to Advance Accountability in High-Risk Supply Chains [Seoul, 26 June, 2026] The Citizens’ Alliance for North Korean Human Rights (NKHR) will host the ‘Global Supply Chain Due Diligence Forum: Strengthening Transparency and Accountability in High-Risk Supply Chains’ on Wednedsday, July 1 2026 (9:00 - 16:45 KST) in Seoul. 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Translating evidence into effective due diligence measures, regulatory reforms, and accountability mechanisms remains a critical challenge.]]></description><link>https://www.ett-nkhr.org/post/from-evidence-to-action</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a291ac02e33a1d327f540be</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:06:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6e88d4423dd6922a570063862f80bf9e.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ethical Trade &amp; Transparency Hub</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building Cross-Sector Collaboration for Accountability]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why meaningful solutions require cooperation beyond individual actors [Example] Addressing supply chain risks demands sustained engagement among policymakers, researchers, investors, businesses, and civil society organizations working toward common objectives.]]></description><link>https://www.ett-nkhr.org/post/building-cross-sector-collaboration-for-accountability</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a291a8871f7e4ed3bfc0e25</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:04:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_463e04a451a74be59330e5df3d639536~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Citizens&apos; Alliance for North Korean Human Rights (NKHR)</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lessons from North Korean Forced Labor Cases]]></title><description><![CDATA[What high-risk case studies reveal about modern supply chains [Example] Investigations involving North Korean labor networks demonstrate how exploitation can remain hidden within legitimate-looking commercial activities across multiple jurisdictions.]]></description><link>https://www.ett-nkhr.org/post/lessons-from-north-korean-forced-labor-cases</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a291a47e547e732b1136a25</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:04:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_a05ecc3f81ff4244b004a72d6becc501~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ethical Trade &amp; Transparency Hub</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sanctions Evasion and Trade Integrity Challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Examining the intersection of commerce, regulation, and accountability [Example] Sanctions evasion networks often exploit regulatory gaps and fragmented oversight. Effective responses require stronger coordination between governments, businesses, and enforcement agencies.]]></description><link>https://www.ett-nkhr.org/post/sanctions-evasion-and-trade-integrity-challenges</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2919b571f7e4ed3bfc0c67</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:01:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_45897719fd894a04ba10b137003d2923~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Citizens&apos; Alliance for North Korean Human Rights (NKHR)</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strengthening Due Diligence in High-Risk Environments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Moving from compliance requirements to practical implementation [Example] As due diligence expectations continue to evolve, organizations face growing pressure to identify, assess, and address risks linked to forced labor and other human rights abuses.]]></description><link>https://www.ett-nkhr.org/post/strengthening-due-diligence-in-high-risk-environments</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a29185971f7e4ed3bfc0997</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:59:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_e020c136a8b443c8a14667698e2d319b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ethical Trade &amp; Transparency Hub</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hidden Risks in Global Supply Chains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mapping the pathways through which forced labor enters international markets [EXAMPLE] Complex supply chains can obscure the origins of products and materials. 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