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Migrant workers march to Blue House demanding end to wage discrimination

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Migrant workers marched to the Blue House demanding an end to discrimination in wages and treatment.
  • They highlighted disparities in pay and working conditions compared to Korean workers.
  • The protest calls for equal treatment and an end to systemic discrimination against foreign laborers.

Migrant workers marched to the Blue House, South Korea's presidential office, demanding an end to wage and treatment discrimination. The demonstration, organized by the Migrant Workers' Union, highlighted the stark differences in compensation and working conditions faced by foreign laborers compared to their Korean counterparts.

Protesters carried banners and chanted slogans, calling for equal pay for equal work and an end to systemic discrimination. They emphasized that their contributions to the South Korean economy should be recognized with fair treatment and wages. The union stated that many migrant workers are paid less than the minimum wage and face exploitative conditions, despite performing the same jobs as Korean nationals.

The march aimed to bring attention to these issues and pressure the government to implement policies that ensure equal rights and protections for all workers, regardless of nationality. The workers expressed their frustration with the current system, which they believe perpetuates inequality and hinders their ability to build a stable life in South Korea.

Stop the discrimination.

โ€” Migrant WorkersChanted slogans during the march to the Blue House.
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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.