South Korean capital orders coronavirus tests for all foreign workers

People wearing face masks walk by the headquarters of the Bank of Korea in Seoul, South Korea (Ahn Young-joon/AP)

South Korea’s capital has ordered coronavirus tests for all foreign workers as the country expands mass testing targeting expatriates in a campaign that has triggered complaints of discrimination.

Seoul officials said on Wednesday the testing requirement covers all foreign nationals employed in the city, regardless of their visa status, as well as their employers.