A group of 42 labor rights interpreters from 14 countries are reciting a declaration announcing zero unpaid wages.
In solidarity, immigrant communities in Jeonbuk province and labor and civic organizations have joined forces to address the issue of unpaid wages and protect the rights of immigrant workers.
On the morning of the 2nd, around 80 members of the Jeonbuk Immigrant Rights Labor Network and Jeonbuk Global Immigrant Association gathered at the conference room of the Jeonbuk headquarters of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions to launch the "Jeonbuk Global Immigrant Association" and hold a "Declaration of Zero Unpaid Wages" ceremony to kick off their activities.
This declaration is aimed at addressing the recent surge in unpaid wages among immigrant workers. According to the organizations, while the total number of cases of unpaid wages decreased in 2025 compared to the previous year, it was found that the number of cases among immigrant workers increased by over 8,000, from 23,000 to 31,000.
Participants stated in the declaration that as citizens and working individuals of UN member countries, they have the right to receive the "equal pay for equal work" and "fair compensation" as stipulated in Article 23 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. They expressed their determination to actively stand in solidarity to eradicate wage theft exploited through language barriers and institutional limitations.
The newly launched Jeonbuk Global Immigrant Association is a solidarity organization involving immigrant communities from 14 countries including China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Mongolia, Nepal, Cambodia, and Myanmar. The association plans to provide support for immigrant settlement and serve as a platform for communication with the local community.
In particular, a "Labor Rights Interpretation Team" was also launched to pursue tangible rights remedies. The team will provide support for consultations on labor rights violations, including unpaid wages, in various languages and will continue with concentrated consultations, legal support, and collective complaints to the Ministry of Employment and Labor throughout the month of May.
Joo Chun-mae, Co-Chair of the Jeonbuk Global Immigrant Association, stated, "Although we come from different backgrounds, we are neighbors living together in Jeonbuk," and expressed their commitment to making practical changes while engaging with the local community.
Seo Yoo-seok, Chairman of the Discrimination-Free Labor Society Network, emphasized, "The reported cases currently revealed are just the tip of the iceberg," and pledged to work together until a community where no one is excluded from the rewards of labor is created.
Following the declaration ceremony, a practical training session on "Writing Unpaid Wage Claims and Petitions" was conducted for the Labor Rights Interpretation Team to conclude the event.
The event was organized by the Discrimination-Free Labor Society Network and the Jeonbuk Global Immigrant Association, sponsored by Yudi Jeonju Hyoja Dental Clinic, Jeonju Hospital, and the Good Friends Association.
Fourteen countries, including China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Mongolia, Nepal, Cambodia, Myanmar, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, Russia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Thailand, are represented in this association.
📝 Summary:
A group of labor rights interpreters from 14 countries gathered in Jeonbuk province to declare zero unpaid wages among immigrant workers. They launched the Jeonbuk Global Immigrant Association to address the issue and protect the rights of immigrant workers.
🗣️ Korean Translation:
14개국의 노동권 해석가들이 이민 노동자들 사이에서 무급 임금을 선언하기 위해 전북도에 모였습니다. 그들은 문제를 해결하고 이민 노동자들의 권리를 보호하기 위해 전북 글로벌 이민자 협회를 출범했습니다.
❓ Comprehension Questions:
1. What is the purpose of the "Declaration of Zero Unpaid Wages" ceremony?
그 "무급 임금 선언식"의 목적은 무엇입니까?
2. How many cases of unpaid wages among immigrant workers were reported in 2025?
2025년에 이민 노동자들 사이에서 보고된 무급 임금 사례는 몇 건이었습니까?
3. What support will the "Labor Rights Interpretation Team" provide to immigrant workers?
"노동권 해석팀"은 이민 노동자들에게 어떤 지원을 제공하나요?
💡 Vocabulary Learning:
1. interpreters / 통역가 / noun
- people who translate spoken language from one language to another
- 다른 언어로 말된 얘기를 번역하는 사람들
- The interpreters helped the visitors understand the information in their native language.
- 통역가들은 방문객들이 정보를 모국어로 이해할 수 있게 도왔다.
2. solidarity / 연대 / noun
- unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest
- 특히 공통의 이익을 가진 개인들 사이의 단결 또는 감정 또는 행동의 합의
- The community showed great solidarity in supporting the families affected by the disaster.
- 지역 사회는 재난으로 영향을 받은 가족들을 지원함으로써 큰 연대를 보여주었다.
3. eradicate / 근절하다 / verb
- to completely destroy or get rid of something harmful
- 유해한 것을 완전히 없애거나 제거하다
- The government is working to eradicate poverty in the country.
- 정부는 그 나라에서 빈곤을 근절하기 위해 노력하고 있다.
4. exploitation / 착취 / noun
- the action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work
- 누군가의 일을 이용해서 불공평하게 대우하는 행위 또는 사실
- The company was accused of exploitation of its workers by paying them below minimum wage.
- 그 회사는 최저임금 이하로 임금을 지불함으로써 노동자들을 착취하고 있다는 비난을 받았다.
5. exclusion / 배제 / noun
- the process or state of being excluded from a group or activity
- 그룹이나 활동에서 배제되는 과정 또는 상태
- The policy led to the exclusion of certain students from participating in the school event.
- 그 정책은 특정 학생들이 학교 행사에 참여하는 것을 배제하게 했다.
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