Filipino seasonal workers in South Korea faced exploitation, excessive fees, passport confiscation, and unpaid wages under a migrant worker scheme.
Filipino seasonal workers in South Korea have faced exploitation, trickery, and abuse under a migrant worker scheme designed to address labor shortages. Many workers reported excessive fees, passport confiscation, and unpaid wages. The investigation revealed the vulnerability of these workers to human trafficking and forced labor, as they struggle with exploitative brokers and unfulfilled promises.
June 07, 2024
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