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Rights Watchdog Calls for Better Protection of Multiple-time Asylum Applicants

Rights Watchdog Calls for Better Protection of Multiple-time Asylum Applicants

SEOUL, June 20 (Korea Bizwire) — The National Human Rights Commission called for giving multiple-time asylum applicants the same privileges as those enjoyed by first-time applicants as it marked World Refugee Day on Monday. The commission pointed out that withholding work permits and other livelihood support for multiple-time asylum seekers constitutes “not only a breach [...]

Refugee Question: Accept or Reject ?

Refugee Question: Accept or Reject ?

SEOUL, Feb. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Ever since South Korea became the first Asian country to introduce the Refugee Act in 2012, there has been an increasing number of refugees settling in the country. Now, public opinion remains split on whether to lower the social hurdles for accepting refugees or implement stricter requirements for recognizing asylum seekers as [...]

Red Cross Photos Provide Rare Glimpse into Life of Refugees, POWs During Korean War

Red Cross Photos Provide Rare Glimpse into Life of Refugees, POWs During Korean War

SEOUL, June 24 (Korea Bizwire) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has unveiled dozens of long-kept photos of the Korean War, providing a rare glimpse into devastation, plight and even the resilience people demonstrated with seemingly little hope on the horizon. Yonhap News Agency obtained the 70 black-and-white still images taken by [...]

Rights Committee Advises Justice Ministry’s Use of Refugees’ Languages in Documents

Rights Committee Advises Justice Ministry’s Use of Refugees’ Languages in Documents

SEOUL, Sept. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s national human rights agency on Tuesday advised the Justice Ministry to use languages that refugees can understand in documents stating their refugee recognition status amid criticism the current system may infringe on their rights. The National Human Rights Commission of Korea (NHRCK) said in a statement that [...]