SOUTH KOREA: 2018 Winter Olympics

In 2018, the Winter Olympics are being held in South Korea. Some victories are desired for human rights in that country. The rights of migrant workers are severely violated in South Korea. They have very long working hours and are underpaid. They don’t get any days off or holidays and they live in bad housing conditions. Trade unions are obstructed in their work. The freedom of expression is repressed as well. The National Security Law is used to intimidate and arrest critical activists and politicians.

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