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200618 minPGdoc-short

Migration Poverty

JONGNO, WINTER

200618 minPGdoc-short

In Jongno, a Korean Chinese immigrant named Kim Won-sup dies of exposure on the streets due to his illegal status and unpaid wages exceeding 10,000 USD.

Migration Poverty

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In Jongno, a Korean Chinese immigrant named Kim Won-sup dies of exposure on the streets due to his illegal status and unpaid wages exceeding 10,000 USD.

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Kim Dong-won

Kim Dong-wondirector

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In Jongno, South Korea, the tragic death of Kim Won-sup, a Korean Chinese illegal immigrant, highlights the vulnerabilities faced by undocumented workers. Stranded on the streets during a harsh winter, Kim succumbed to exposure after being unable to seek help due to his immigration status and an unpaid wage exceeding 10,000 USD. Directed by Kim Dong-won, Jongno, Winter addresses the broader issues surrounding illegal immigration and the dire circumstances that can lead to such tragedies.

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