Human Rights South Korea steps up migrant worker safeguards Labour inspections to increase after abuse of Sri Lankan worker went viral iStock.com/TkKurikawa Image Izzy Wood Reporter Wednesday 13 August 2025 South Korea’s Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) has stepped up its labour inspections after the safety of foreign workers in the country was questioned. Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Compliance South Korean brickmaker faces work permit ban over migrant abuse Compliance Malaysia warns of expatriate employment abuses Politics Oman and the Philippines close to forging new labour agreement Human Rights FIFA criticised for response to Qatar World Cup report