Police raid company over alleged air gun injury to migrant worker's internal organs
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Police in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, have raided a plating company in Hwaseong following allegations of assault against a migrant worker.
- The company owner, identified as a man in his 60s, is accused of using an air gun to injure the internal organs of a migrant worker from Thailand.
- The incident has prompted a presidential order for a thorough investigation into the human rights of migrant workers.
A disturbing incident has come to light in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, where a plating company owner is under investigation for allegedly inflicting severe internal injuries on a migrant worker from Thailand using an air gun. The Hwaseong police, acting on a report that surfaced earlier this week, have conducted a raid on the company premises, seizing evidence related to the alleged assault. This act of alleged brutality against a vulnerable migrant worker has sent shockwaves through the community and beyond.
The accused, a man in his 60s, reportedly used an air gun to inject air into the victim's anal area, causing significant damage to his internal organs. This horrific act, revealed through media reports, has rightly prompted a strong response from authorities. The police have launched a dedicated investigation team and have placed the suspect under a travel ban, signaling the seriousness with which this case is being treated.
The migrant worker, a precious partner with whom we must build a future together, is a person whose dignity must be guaranteed, and such barbaric human rights violations against them are serious crimes that can never be tolerated.
Presidential intervention underscores the gravity of the situation. President Yoon Suk-yeol has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the human rights of migrant workers, emphasizing that they are valuable partners who deserve dignity and respect. He has unequivocally stated that such barbaric human rights violations are unacceptable and must not be tolerated. This case serves as a stark reminder of the need for continuous vigilance and robust protective measures for all foreign workers in our country, ensuring their safety and well-being.
The case is serious, and we have formed a dedicated investigation team.