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Supreme Court Holds Government Liable in Migrant Worker Case

1/31/2026

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The Supreme Court ruled the government liable for failing to oversee Nuon Sokkheng, a Cambodian migrant worker, and her living conditions.
The court ordered the government to pay 10 million won to each of Sokkheng's parents.
Sokkheng died on December 20, 2020, due to poor living conditions.
The Ministry of Employment and Labour apologized to Sokkheng's family.
The Ministry pledged to enhance protections for foreign workers and increase inspections.

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The Supreme Court ruled the government liable for failing to oversee Nuon Sokkheng, a Cambodian migrant worker, and her living conditions.
The court ordered the government to pay 10 million won to each of Sokkheng's parents.
Sokkheng died on December 20, 2020, due to poor living conditions.
The Ministry of Employment and Labour apologized to Sokkheng's family.
The Ministry pledged to enhance protections for foreign workers and increase inspections.