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Thai broker, Korean employer sent to prosecution over illegal immigration, abuse of Thai workers
Release Date
2026-04-21
Media
The Korea Times
Summary
A Thai broker and her Korean employer were referred for prosecution for illegally bringing Thai workers into South Korea and exploiting their wages. The broker used false job ads to collect fees, smuggled workers disguised as family members, confiscated their passports, and kept them under surveillance. She also arranged illegal employment for others and took commissions from their wages.
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