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South Korea Launches Campaign to Protect Foreign Workers' Rights

8/8/2025

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South Korea's Ministry of Employment and Labor is ramping up efforts to safeguard foreign workers' rights amid rising violations. A focused reporting campaign will run from August 11-29 in rural areas, with every Wednesday designated as "Foreign Worker Rights Reporting Day" for consultations. Minister Kim Young-hoon reaffirmed the government's dedication to fighting discrimination and ensuring fair treatment.

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South Korea's Ministry of Employment and Labor is ramping up efforts to safeguard foreign workers' rights amid rising violations. A focused reporting campaign will run from August 11-29 in rural areas, with every Wednesday designated as "Foreign Worker Rights Reporting Day" for consultations. Minister Kim Young-hoon reaffirmed the government's dedication to fighting discrimination and ensuring fair treatment.