U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a withhold release order against sea salt from Taepyung, South Korea\u2019s largest salt farm in Sinan County, citing forced labor concerns. The farm, responsible for roughly 6% of South Korea\u2019s sea salt production, has been accused of systemic labor abuses dating back a decade, including exploitation of workers with disabilities. The U.S. action marks the first major trade response to the long-standing issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Taepyung Salt Farm produces approximately 16,000 tons of salt annually, accounting for about 6% of South Korea\u2019s total sea salt output, and supplies major South Korean food brands. Although most fields are leased to tenants, the farm has been repeatedly accused of human rights violations, including confirmed incidents in 2014 and 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This U.S. action places global supply chain accountability under the spotlight and could prompt further scrutiny of sourcing practices in the salt industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
South Korea\u2019s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries has stated that the farm\u2019s previous tenant\u2014linked to the violations\u2014was evicted in 2023. While the government claims current exports are not tied to forced labor, it has pledged to work with U.S. authorities to resolve the matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Foreign Ministry expressed hopes for \u201cactive engagement\u201d with U.S. counterparts, while domestic agencies are reviewing options to reverse the WRO and restore export channels.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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