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Asia • 2026-05-03 21:53

South Korea revises migrant worker memorial ceremonies after factory death

The Korea Workers’ Compensation and Welfare Service (K‑Comwel) introduced new protocols for honoring migrant laborers who die on the job. The changes were highlighted at a memorial for 23‑year‑old Vietnamese worker Nguyen Van Tuan, who died in a conveyor‑belt accident in Icheon. Officials said the reforms aim to give families a more respectful farewell.

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