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Facing a dramatic population decline, South Korea is opening its doors to foreign workers, but many face discrimination and deadly working conditions. 101 East investigates.

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ute Nolan1 year ago

@AJEnglish Migrants always seem to be exploited, all over the world, for forever.

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@AJEnglish Two countries in Asia are extremely racist 1.Japan 2.South Korea

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