Police, labor industry probe alleged assault of migrant worker with air gun | Yonhap News Agency

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OK HWASEONG, South Korea, April 7 (Yonhap) -- Police said Tuesday they have launched an investigation into allegations that the head of a manufacturing company in Hwaseong, south of Seoul, assaulted a foreign worker by blasting compressed air into his body. This undated photo provided by the Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police shows its building. (Yonhap) khj@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #migrant worker #police Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel (LEAD) BTS tops Billboard albums chart for 2nd week with 'Arirang,' a first in K-pop BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP Lee voices hope for peace in Easter message (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S. Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S. (3rd LD) Lee says S. Korean actress IU Nobel chemistry laureate in Seoul Samsung Electronics posts record operating profit in Q1 prev Police, labor industry probe alleged assault of migrant worker with air gun Next Police, labor industry probe alleged assault of migrant worker with air gun

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HWASEONG, South Korea, April 7 (Yonhap) -- Police said Tuesday they have launched an investigation into allegations that the head of a manufacturing company in Hwaseong, south of Seoul, assaulted a foreign worker by blasting compressed air into his body.
The Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police said they have questioned the victim, a Thai national in his 40s, over allegations first raised by a local media outlet.
While the victim was bending over a workbench at the plant, the company's CEO allegedly approached him and pressed an air gun against his anus, releasing high-pressure air, according to the report.
The victim reportedly suffered abdominal swelling, internal organ damage and breathing difficulties, and underwent surgery at a hospital and is still receiving treatment.
The victim also alleged that the CEO interfered with his medical care and pressured him to return to his home country instead of being hospitalized.
The labor ministry has also launched a joint inspection focusing on industrial safety and labor conditions.
Earlier, President Lee Jae Myung ordered police and labor authorities to thoroughly investigate the case.
"Violence and discrimination against socially vulnerable migrant workers are grave crimes that cannot be tolerated," Lee said, calling for active measures by relevant agencies and a broader review of human rights violations involving migrant workers.
This undated photo provided by the Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police shows its building. (Yonhap)
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## Expert Analysis

### Merits
- Korea's swift response to Lee's regret over drone flights as 'meaningful progress' Most Viewed More Most Viewed Photos N.

### Areas for Consideration
- This undated photo provided by the Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police shows its building. (Yonhap) khj@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #migrant worker #police Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel (LEAD) BTS tops Billboard albums chart for 2nd week with 'Arirang,' a first in K-pop BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP Lee voices hope for peace in Easter message (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S.

### Implications
- This undated photo provided by the Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police shows its building. (Yonhap) khj@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #migrant worker #police Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel (LEAD) BTS tops Billboard albums chart for 2nd week with 'Arirang,' a first in K-pop BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP Lee voices hope for peace in Easter message (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S.
- Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S. (3rd LD) Lee says S.
- Korea, France agree to cooperate on safe passage through Strait of Hormuz Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Kim Yo-jong says N.
- Korea mulling transfer of 1 KF-21 prototype to Indonesia (LEAD) Top presidential aide to visit Kazakhstan, Oman, Saudi Arabia to discuss securing crude oil, naphtha (2nd LD) Samsung Electronics posts record operating profit in Q1, beats expectations S.

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This article covers korea, police, lee topics. Notable strengths include discussion of korea. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 525.