Mokpo Coast Guard Inspects Human Rights Violations Against Foreign Workers in Maritime and Fisheries Industries

Published 10 Mar.2025 09:50(KST)

Updated 27 Jul.2025 16:38(KST)

Illegal Employment and Failure to Enroll in Insurance

Mokpo Coast Guard (Chief Kwon Oseong) is conducting a special inspection related to human rights violations against foreigners working in the maritime and fisheries sectors to protect their rights.

According to the Mokpo Coast Guard on the 10th, a promotional and guidance period for the protection of foreign workers’ human rights will be held until the 21st to proactively prevent secondary crimes such as assault, threats, and wage arrears that exploit the illegal residency status of foreigners working in the maritime and fisheries sectors.

Exterior view of Mokpo Maritime Police Station

In particular, starting from the 24th, inspections and guidance on human rights violations against foreigners working in the maritime and fisheries sectors will be conducted on ships and fish farms in the areas of Mokpo, Muan, Jindo, and Shinan.

The main inspection items include ▲illegal employment and brokerage of undocumented foreigners ▲crimes such as assault and threats exploiting illegal residency status ▲failure of employers to enroll foreign workers in mandatory insurance.

A Mokpo Coast Guard official said, “For the protection of foreign human rights, any illegal acts identified during this inspection will be strictly dealt with in accordance with relevant laws,” and added, “We ask for active reporting from victims and witnesses.”