KUALA LUMPUR - South Korea’s Justice Ministry has established a new team to strengthen the protection of foreign workers and prevent human rights violations.
The team, which operates under the Korea Immigration Service, will provide education and information to migrant workers on their rights and available support services.
It will also assist with counselling and complaints, conduct investigations into alleged abuse cases and provide assistance to affected workers.
The ministry said the team will introduce a rapid response system for serious cases involving human rights violations.
The move follows recent incidents involving the shooting of a migrant worker with an air gun and the reported assault of foreign workers at a textile factory in Incheon.
Authorities said stronger victim protection measures will be implemented in cases where clear human rights violations are identified.
The ministry also plans to establish an integrated support system to safeguard the rights of foreign workers throughout their stay in South Korea.
The system will cover every stage of the migration process, including visa applications, employment, residence and community integration.
The ministry said it will work closely with the Labour Ministry, local authorities and migrant support organisations to improve working and living conditions for foreign workers.
The cooperation is also aimed at helping migrant workers settle more smoothly and securely in local communities across the country.
