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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Conveyor Belt Should Have Stopped [Because]

A Vietnamese migrant worker, Nguyen Van Tuan, tragically lost his life while working on an overloaded conveyor belt in Icheon, South Korea, raising questions about safety and labor conditions for migrant workers.

Mar 23 • 08:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gyeonggi Province Assembly to Establish the First Nationwide Ordinance to Support Families of Migrant Workers Who Died from Workplace Accidents

Gyeonggi Province is set to implement a pioneering ordinance providing support for families of migrant workers who die in workplace accidents, addressing gaps in welfare for these families.

Mar 23 • 05:10 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

‘Only earning hand is taken away’: Families mourn migrant workers killed in Iran–Israel war

Families of South Asian migrant workers are mourning those killed amid the ongoing Iran-Israel war, shedding light on the risks these workers face in conflict zones.

Mar 20 • 12:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'We are very scared,' says migrant in Dubai about Iranian attacks

Migrant workers in Dubai express fear and concern about the impact of Iranian attacks amid ongoing conflict, highlighting their precarious situation in the Gulf region.

Mar 19 • 20:29 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

12 Deaths in One Year at Daebul Industrial Complex... Labor Rights Groups Start One-Person Protests

Labor rights organizations are protesting to urge action after a series of industrial accidents and worker rights violations in Jeonnam, South Korea, which have resulted in numerous fatalities.

Mar 19 • 05:27 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Death of Migrant Workers Continues to Be an Ongoing Issue

The article highlights the tragic deaths of migrant workers in South Korea, emphasizing the alarming frequency of industrial accidents they face.

Mar 18 • 10:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

A migrant worker in his 30s dies from an accident at a factory in Gyeongbuk

A migrant worker in his 30s died after being crushed by a heavy metal casting in a factory in Gyeongbuk, South Korea, prompting an investigation into the incident.

Mar 18 • 00:41 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

It is official: Donald Trump eases the hiring of migrant workers to face the agricultural labor shortage

The Trump administration has decided to facilitate the hiring of foreign agricultural workers to address the growing labor shortage in the U.S. agricultural sector.

Mar 17 • 11:13 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

We must reveal the reason for 23-year-old Tuan's death... Urging the Blue House to prepare measures for migrant workers after six fatalities in a month

Six migrant workers have died in Korea due to industrial accidents within three weeks, prompting migrant workers' organizations to demand urgent measures from the government at a press conference in front of the Blue House.

Mar 17 • 07:04 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Lebanon: Migrant Workers Trapped in War in the Middle East

The ongoing conflict between Hezbollah and Israel in Lebanon is endangering migrant workers, who lack sufficient emergency support and are being forced to seek refuge in places like the Saint Joseph Church.

Mar 17 • 04:07 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What changed with the H-2A visa: the measure from Trump that migrants celebrate but generates controversy in the U.S.

The U.S. Department of Labor made modifications to the H-2A visa program's minimum wage policy, which are praised by migrants for easing labor shortages but criticized by unions for potentially lowering wages for agricultural workers.

Mar 16 • 19:09 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Another ‘Tu-An’ has died after 133 days... "How many more must die?"

A young Vietnamese worker, Tu-An, tragically died in an industrial accident in South Korea, raising concerns about worker safety for migrant laborers.

Mar 16 • 09:21 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

The killing of a Nepali security guard reveals the hidden toll of the Iran war

The tragic death of a Nepali security guard in Abu Dhabi highlights the hidden risks faced by migrant workers amid international conflicts.

Mar 15 • 19:52 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
World

How Migrant Workers Have Been Affected by Iran’s Strikes

The article discusses the impact of Iran's missile and drone attacks on Gulf countries on migrant workers in the region.

Mar 14 • 09:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

From March 31: migrant workers who will be rejected by the USCIS if they submit an old form

The USCIS has announced that starting March 31, migrant workers will face automatic rejection if they submit an outdated I-129 visa application form.

Mar 13 • 19:28 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Democratic Party and Justice Party: Mayor Kim Doo-gyeom should apologize for demeaning workers and suspend the Ulsan Metropolitan Visa

Criticism has arisen against Ulsan Mayor Kim Doo-gyeom for his remarks that domestic workers are paid similarly to migrant workers due to their lack of willingness to work.

Mar 13 • 04:28 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Young migrant worker dies in industrial accident in Buan... Labor community demands thorough investigation

A young migrant worker died in an industrial accident in Buan, prompting calls from the labor union for a thorough investigation and preventive measures.

Mar 13 • 02:42 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Young Migrant Worker Dies in Machinery Accident at Buan Manufacturing Plant

A young migrant worker tragically died after becoming trapped in machinery while working at a manufacturing plant in Buan, South Korea.

Mar 12 • 11:26 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

For migrant workers: how to deduct tips on IRS taxes 2026

Migrant workers can deduct qualified tips in their 2026 taxes, as per IRS regulations.

Mar 11 • 21:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Review of 'Shipbuilding Industry's Regional Visa' One Month After President Lee's Critique

The South Korean government is re-evaluating a regional visa system for migrant workers in the shipbuilding sector following criticism from President Lee Jae-myung about labor shortages.

Mar 11 • 07:05 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Under the Central Station in Tel Aviv, hundreds of migrant workers find shelter from missiles and the community spirit

Hundreds of migrant workers in Tel Aviv are finding refuge from missile attacks as they face the realities of conflict far from home.

Mar 11 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Under the Central Station in Tel Aviv, Hundreds of Migrant Workers Find Shelter from Rockets and Community Brotherhood

Migrant workers from India are finding solidarity and shelter under Tel Aviv's central bus station amidst the ongoing conflict, marking their first war away from home.

Mar 11 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Under the Central Station in Tel Aviv, Hundreds of Migrant Workers Find Shelter from Shelling and Community Solidarity

Hundreds of migrant workers in Tel Aviv are seeking shelter from shelling amidst the ongoing conflict, finding community support despite fears during this new war far from their home.

Mar 11 • 04:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Hankyoreh's ‘Hidden Deaths of Migrant Workers’ Wins International Amnesty Journalism Award

The Hankyoreh's investigative report on the hidden deaths of migrant workers in South Korea has won the International Amnesty Journalism Award.

Mar 11 • 02:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Russia's War with Ukraine. Day 1476

Russian attacks on Dnipro injure 10, including a child, while reports emerge of recruitment tactics involving migrant workers in occupied Crimea.

Mar 10 • 03:51 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Gavin Newsom is in trouble: the demand he faces in California involving migrant workers

Gavin Newsom's administration is facing increased scrutiny due to newly enforced requirements for migrant truck drivers in California to demonstrate English proficiency.

Mar 9 • 23:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Exclusive] Government contradicts Supreme Court ruling... "Cambodian workers cannot claim state compensation"

The South Korean government has submitted a court document claiming that Cambodian migrant workers cannot seek state compensation, contradicting a recent Supreme Court ruling.

Mar 8 • 08:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Exploitation in the supermarket: 80-hour days, seven days a week, for 800 euros

The article discusses labor exploitation faced by undocumented migrant workers in a Pakistan-owned supermarket chain in Badalona, Spain.

Mar 8 • 04:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Person Who Brings 'Light' to the Faces of Migrant Workers

Dohanna, a counselor for migrant workers in Korea, has dedicated 14 years to supporting foreign laborers through various challenges including wage disputes and legal issues.

Mar 7 • 22:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

'My father was an expat in the UAE. An Iranian missile landed on him'

A father from Bangladesh was killed by missile debris while delivering water in the UAE during the early days of the Iran war.

Mar 7 • 01:52 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Ron DeSantis won: a new measure in Florida affects migrant workers until January 2027

A new measure in Florida, supported by Governor Ron DeSantis, will suspend the hiring of foreign workers under the H-1B visa program until January 5, 2027, impacting public universities in the state.

Mar 6 • 02:09 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A Dominican revealed what it is like to work for Amazon Flex and how much one can earn in the U.S.: "It is a good way to make extra money"

A Dominican content creator shares insights about working for Amazon Flex, detailing the experience and potential earnings in the U.S.

Mar 5 • 15:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Hour of Migrant Workers

A call for prioritizing the rights of migrant women, especially those in irregular situations, amidst rising racism and discrimination.

Mar 4 • 11:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Three former workers of a migrant minor center detained in Tenerife by Quorum Social 77

Three former employees of a migrant youth center in Tenerife have been detained amid an ongoing investigation into allegations of violence, hate crimes, and threats.

Mar 3 • 17:22 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Guest workers fear escalation: 'Back to the days of Corona'

Guest workers in the UAE express fear of returning to conditions reminiscent of the COVID-19 pandemic due to escalating tensions with Iran.

Mar 3 • 08:48 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

12 Workers Died in 14 Months at Daebul Industrial Complex... "The Death March Must Stop"

A foreign worker died at the Daebul National Industrial Complex in Jeollanam-do, leading to renewed criticism of safety practices in the region.

Mar 1 • 02:52 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Trump criticized for retracting relief for agricultural migrants

Advocates for agricultural and migrant workers have condemned Trump's decision to withdraw an offer for migration relief for undocumented farmworkers, mostly from Mexico.

Feb 27 • 13:59 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Another worker collapsed before the death of a Daebul Industrial Complex worker, but work continued

Following the recent death of a worker due to asphyxiation, it has come to light that another worker collapsed at the same site shortly before the incident, prompting calls for better safety measures.

Feb 27 • 02:45 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in Illinois: JB Pritzker will invest US$10 million in a program that trains migrant and refugee workers

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced an additional $10 million investment in a training program aimed at migrant and refugee workers.

Feb 26 • 12:43 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Is it correct to give the user complete authority to extend employment?" Application for unconstitutional judgment on the re-employment clause of the Employment Permit System

A Bangladeshi worker is challenging the constitutionality of South Korea's Employment Permit System after being denied a visa extension despite the employer's initial approval.

Feb 25 • 11:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Analysis: The End of Finland's Largest Human Trafficking Trial is Approaching

The largest human trafficking trial in Finland, involving the berry company Polarica and its executives, is nearing its conclusion with final statements being heard this week.

Feb 24 • 10:14 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Wage 'Arrears' Are Not the Issue, But 'Theft' and 'Fraud' Must Be Rooted Out [Morning Sun]

The article discusses the severe issue of unpaid wages among undocumented migrant workers in South Korea, emphasizing the exploitation they face from employers, who often threaten them into silence.

Feb 24 • 07:51 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Black mould, sewerage and overcrowding in migrant worker accommodation

Inspectors uncovered severe unsanitary conditions for migrant workers in Gippsland, Victoria, revealing issues like black mould and sewage in their housing.

Feb 23 • 20:03 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Restrictions on Changing Workplaces for Migrant Workers Must Be Eliminated... Expanding Private Sector Involvement is Also Dangerous

Critics call for the elimination of restrictions on migrant workers changing workplaces and express concerns about the expansion of private sector involvement in recruitment activities in South Korea.

Feb 23 • 07:12 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The new labor benefit offered by OpenAI to its migrant workers: up to $15,000

OpenAI is implementing a new benefit that provides up to $15,000 reimbursement for legal fees and other expenses for its migrant employees facing immigration issues.

Feb 23 • 01:13 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

N.S. foreign worker ‘coerced’ and ‘threatened,’ Ontario man facing human trafficking charge

An Ontario man has been charged with human trafficking and extortion after a foreign worker in Nova Scotia was reportedly coerced into excessive labor and threatened.

Feb 20 • 15:09 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"In rural areas, protests are more directly targeting the government": a tense New Year in China

Rural protests in China during the Lunar New Year are highlighting the economic dissatisfaction of migrant workers returning to their villages.

Feb 16 • 18:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Blow to migrant truck drivers: the DOT signed a 'definitive rule' to block a group of drivers

The U.S. Department of Transportation has implemented a new rule limiting commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) for migrants without permanent residency in the country.

Feb 16 • 09:24 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Minister of Labor Kim Young-hoon sends letter of apology to the family of deceased migrant worker Sok Heng: "I will remember Sok Heng's name"

Minister Kim Young-hoon assured the family of Sok Heng, a Cambodian migrant worker who tragically died in a greenhouse, that he would strive to improve labor conditions for foreign workers in South Korea.

Feb 12 • 10:34 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Case of rapist Broome publican highlights dangers facing town's vulnerable workforce

The sentencing of a Broome pub manager for sexual assault underscores the risks faced by vulnerable migrant workers in Australia.

Feb 11 • 23:00 UTC

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