Seoul: President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday pledged stern actions against human rights violations of socially disadvantaged people, condemning a recent incident in which a migrant worker was harassed by colleagues.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Lee shared a video on Facebook showing a Sri Lankan migrant worker being lifted while bound to a forklift load at a brick factory in Naju, about 280 kilometers south of Seoul. "I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the video," he wrote. "It's hard to imagine such an incident happening in a country regarded as a global cultural powerhouse and a model democracy."
Lee described the incident as an intolerable act of violence against social minorities and a clear violation of human rights. He emphasized that such behavior is unacceptable and must be addressed promptly.
To tackle these issues, Lee announced that the Ministry of Employment and Labor, along with other relevant agencies, will actively respond to prevent human rights abuses and labor exploitation against vulnerable groups, including migrant workers.