If the commission concludes the measures are discriminatory, it could recommend government officials to change related policies or laws. But its proposals are non-binding. 

The testing campaigns came in response to outbreaks among low-skilled foreign workers employed at Gyeonggi factories, who often face hash working and living conditions. 

Critics question why authorities are mandating broad tests based on nationality instead of specifically targeting people with vulnerable working conditions. 

Lim Sun-young, an official from the commission, said more than 20 individuals, including foreigners, have submitted complaints to the commission over the tests.