Migrant labor concerns rise alongside South Korea's shipbuilding boom
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The Economist
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Summary
South Korea's shipbuilding industry is experiencing a boom in orders for LNG carriers and container ships, driven by migrant workers like Thai welder Wichit. However, this reliance on foreign labor is causing social and political tensions in a country where the foreign workforce remains relatively small compared to other wealthy nations.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledTHERE'S NO WORK back home
Migrants such as Wichit are helping companies like HHI fulfil a boom in orders from foreign buyers for liquefied-natural-gas carriers and fuel-efficient container ships
Now their presence is making waves
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