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Korean Workers in Germany: Sacrifice and Legacy

Published Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · Updated May 20

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Between 1963 and 1977, thousands of South Korean men and women migrated to West Germany to work as miners and nurses under a labour-for-loan agreement. These workers made significant personal sacrifices, contributing to South Korea's economic development, and their legacy is now being recognized.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Between 1963 and 1977, approximately 8,000 South Korean men worked as miners and over 11,000 women as nurses in West Germany under a labour-for-loan agreement.
  • These South Korean workers made significant personal sacrifices for their homeland's economic development.

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  • Channel News AsiaCenter

    The article focuses on the human cost and enduring legacy of South Korean guest workers in Germany, emphasizing their personal sacrifices for their homeland's economic development and their desire for proper recognition.

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