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Migrant worker's internal injuries from air gun assault: Company owner and wife sent to prosecutors

From Hankyoreh · (4m ago) Korean Critical tone

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • A factory owner and his wife in Hwaseong, South Korea, have been sent to prosecutors over allegations of assaulting a Thai migrant worker with an air gun, causing internal injuries.
  • The owner is accused of injecting air into the worker's body with an air gun, while his wife allegedly threatened the victim to return to their home country.
  • Police have formed a special investigation team and are continuing to protect the victim, providing support for medical expenses and living costs.

This incident, brought to light by a Hankyoreh report, has understandably shocked and angered many in South Korea. The alleged assault on a migrant worker using an air gun, resulting in severe internal injuries, is a deeply disturbing act that demands a thorough investigation and appropriate punishment.

The swift action by the police, including the formation of a special investigative team and the application of charges like special injury, reflects the seriousness with which this case is being treated. It is crucial that the legal system provides justice for the victim and sends a clear message that such brutal acts will not be tolerated, regardless of the victim's nationality or immigration status.

The case is serious.

— PoliceReferring to the severity of the alleged assault and the reason for forming a special investigative team.

While the article focuses on the legal proceedings and police response, it also highlights the vulnerability of migrant workers in South Korea. This case underscores the need for continued efforts to protect the rights and ensure the safety of all workers, including those from foreign countries. The Hankyoreh, as a progressive newspaper, has consistently advocated for the rights of marginalized communities, and this report aligns with that commitment.

We will continue to protect the victim for their swift return to society.

— Police OfficialStating the commitment to ongoing victim protection measures, including financial and medical support.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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