Requiring all foreign workers in Seoul to undergo diagnostic tests for Covid-19, the city government was forced to amend it following widespread criticism and accusations of xenophobia from foreign nationals, including embassies, in the country. The Seoul metropolitan government had required all foreign workers in the city to get tested before March 31 or face fines of up to 2 million won (approximately US$1,770). A similar order was issued by the neighbouring Gyeonggi province government that additionally forced employers to require tests on all new foreign job seekers and hiring of only those who test negative.The Seoul city government said it will continue to recommend tests for foreigners employed at workplaces that are at risk of spreading infections, for instance, bars and small factories .The rapidly changing orders have left many in the Indian community unsure of how to proceed. “It is fundamentally a racist move,” said an Indian employee at Samsung in Seoul. “There are many people who have been working from home without stepping out and now they will have to come out to get tested and risk exposure to Covid-19,” he said. Indian nationals in the South Korean capital city told indianexpress.com that designated testing centers had long lines of foreign workers following the city government’s order.
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