SEOUL: The UN’s top expert on racism outlined “serious problems” faced by migrant workers and foreign marriage partners in South Korea, ranging from discriminatory exploitation and maltreatment to racist verbal abuse.
Following a week-long mission to Asia’s fourth largest economy, during which requested meetings with ministers failed to materialise, UN Special Rapporteur Mutuma Ruteere said it was clear South Korea faced challenges related to its growing foreign community.
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