Justice for Yeosu Detention Center Fire Victims and All Migrant Workers

Published by Yul-san Liem on Mar 02, 2007

We, the undersigned, believe that to truly resolve this issue and ensure that
such an incident does not happen in the future the South Korean government
must comply with the following demands:
1. Full disclosure of the real causes and facts of the tragedy, punishment of
those responsible, resignation of the Minister of Justice and compensation to the
bereaved families.
2. Closure of all detention centers for their inhumane conditions and
implementation of steps to revise the system.
3. An end to the brutal crackdowns and legalization of all migrant workers.
4. Institution of a system for the payment of back-wages and protection of
migrant workers rights.

We want the South Korean government to know that this incident and the
situation of migrant workers in South Korea have come to the attention of
people around the world. The international community will not condone the
human rights violations perpetrated by the South Korean government against
people who work honestly and contribute to the Korean economy. Urgent action
is needed.

** This petition was initiated by Seoul-Gyeonggi-Incheon Migrants Trade Union
and Nodutdol for Korean Community Development (Queens, NY)

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