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President Lee faces criticism over remarks on migrant workers' economic contribution

President Lee Jae Myung is under fire for remarks made at a Cabinet meeting in which he stated that migrant workers do not contribute much to the national economy because they send their earnings home. Critics argue these comments fall short of embracing Korea's growing diversity. The controversy has sparked debate over the role of migrant workers in the Korean economy.

  1. Lee's 'migrant workers don't contribute much' remarks fall short of embracing Korea's growing diversity Korea Times · 2026-10-28
  2. Lee's 'don't contribute much' remarks fall short of embracing Korea's growing diversity Korea Times · 2026-10-28
  3. Lee's migrant worker remarks fall short of embracing Korea's growing diversity Korea Times · 2026-10-28

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