There were six cases where migrant workers had their passports confiscated and 23 where their bankbooks were taken away. Migrant workers arrive in Korea with a contract, which initially allows them to work for up to three years. “It does not reflect the human rights of migrant workers,” said Jeong, who is representing five migrant workers who filed a petition with the Constitutional Court in March. Woo Sam-yeol, director of the Asan Migrant Workers Center, said it is time that Korea face up to the inhumane treatment of its migrant laborers. But for migrant workers, government is not recognizing these basic rights,” said Udaya Rai, head of the Migrants Trade Union.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 21, 2020 06:22 UTC