Justice Ministry launches team to protect migrant workers’ rights

South Korea has launched a new unit to protect migrant workers from abuses such as unpaid wages, verbal and physical abuse, illegal brokerage, and poor housing conditions, the Justice Ministry said Monday.

The Migrant Human Rights and Interests Team, which began operations June 1 under the Korea Immigration Service, will be the central body monitoring and responding to rights violations involving foreign workers.

“Migrant workers are a valuable part of our society,” Justice Minister Jeong Seong- ...