Incheon Labor Abuse: Special Oversight Launched After Assault on Foreign Worker

Lim Kwang-bin | 2026.04.26

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Ministry of Employment and Labor[Yonhap News file photo][Yonhap News file photo]

The Ministry of Employment and Labor launched a special inspection after a manager at a bedding manufacturer in Incheon allegedly assaulted a migrant worker. The ministry said on the 25th that it has formed a dedicated team at the Central Regional Employment and Labor Office’s Incheon Northern Branch to verify the facts and has immediately begun emergency oversight to protect the victim. It added that, alongside probing allegations of assault and workplace harassment of foreign workers, it will examine whether the company violated the Industrial Safety and Health Act — for example, by failing to implement required safety and health measures. The ministry said it will impose stern measures, including criminal prosecution, for violations of labor laws such as assault, harassment, or serious industrial accidents, and will pursue cancellation or restrictions on employers’ permits to hire foreign workers. It also said it will confirm the injured worker’s wishes, arrange shelter and other protective measures if requested, and facilitate procedures to change the worker’s workplace. Earlier, on the morning of the 24th, police received a report that a Korean manager identified only as A had assaulted a Bangladeshi worker identified only as B at a textile manufacturer in Gajwa-dong, Seo-gu, Incheon. According to the report, A shouted, “What did you do yesterday?” and threatened B by hitting him and grabbing his hair. Yonhap News TV inquiries and tips: KakaoTalk/LINE jebo23 Im Gwang-bin (june80@yna.co.kr)