North Korean Laborers Helping On World Cup Stadiums

Apparently, a thousand or so workers from North Korea are in South Africa right now helping to build World Cup stadiums.


I love this passage:

'Some 1,000 construction workers from reclusive North Korea, which maintains strict control on its citizens' travels, have been sent to help renovate stadiums across South Africa, the Seoul-based JoongAng Ilbo newspaper reported Monday, citing unidentified sources.'

The AP article makes a point to say that the Korean newspaper cited unidentified sources. That's pretty funny. At least a South Korean official confirmed it.

Anyway, it's not so far-fetched to think that 1,000 North Koreans are working in South Africa. Apparently, the country ships out workers in order to get some more cash. These have to be coveted jobs. Even though it's not a fun job, it has to be great to get out of that country.

Too bad all the money they earn goes back to the 'State.'

This is the first time the North Korean national team has qualified for the World Cup since 1966.