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SOUTH KOREAN PRESIDENT ACCUSED OF STIGMATIZING IMMIGRANTS

Economy Published on 04/11/2026 | 07:30

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is facing intense criticism after making statements questioning the economic contribution of foreign workers and certain subsidies granted to multicultural families. Associations and unions are denouncing the remarks as discriminatory and demanding an apology. Despite the controversy, the president is defending a review of the aid programs in the name of fairness.

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