Sona Thadarai

Sona Thadarai

Thadarai is a participant of Dalit Reader’s Writing Workshop, an initiative for academic advocacy on Dalit issues.

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Helping Nepali Workers in South Korea amid COVID and Beyond

Helping Nepali Workers in South Korea amid COVID and Beyond

In South Korea, unlike other countries, employers pay migrant workers equal to Korean workers. On average, per month, Nepali workers earn 1500 to 2200 USD. In 2020, at minimum, their earnings grossed 8590 Won (roughly 7.5 USD) per hour for 40 hours a week. In 2021, the hourly minimum wage has alrea...

In South Korea, unlike other countries, employers pay migrant workers equal to Korean workers. On average, per month, Nepali workers earn 1500 to 2200 USD. In 2020, at minimum, their earnings grossed 8590 Won (roughly 7.5 USD) per hour for 40 hours a week. In 2021, the hourly minimum wage has alrea...