Ajit Roy, 41, of Bangladesh came to South Korea for work, but was diagnosed with a deadly lung disease 9months after starting his job at a farming machinery factory. Photo credit: Los Angeles Times
President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea has ordered a fact-finding investigation into cases of unfair treatment and delayed wages involving migrants in the country.
Korea JoongAng Daily reports Lee as saying, “Given Korea’s status as a cultural nation, foreigners residing here must not suffer unfair treatment.”
Lee directed officials to “prepare and submit support measures.”
He had previously raised the issue at a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, saying, “I hear that wage arrears are common for migrant workers, and if they are reported, they may never be able to collect the money owed.”
He urged the Justice Ministry to “ensure measures such as suspending deportation until workers receive overdue wages.”
