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Justice Ministry Grants Temporary Stay Permits for Undocumented Migrant Children

SEOUL, April 19 (Korea Bizwire) — Illegal migrant children who are born and have lived in South Korea for more than 15 years will be given temporary stay permits, the Ministry of Justice said Monday, as part of efforts to recognize their fundamental and equal rights and inherent dignity. The policy, which runs until February [...]

7 illegal Workers Injured, 1 Killed Annually During Crackdowns

SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – About seven illegal migrant workers are injured and one killed annually on average during government crackdowns in the country, the Ministry of Justice said Monday. The crackdowns on such workers led to 80 casualties, including nine deaths, between 2008 and July this year, the ministry said in a reported [...]