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State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:SlovakiaSlovakiaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Marital rape
- Domestic violence
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Sexual violence
Type:RecommendationSession:14th session, November 2012Status:AcceptedContents:Ensure that domestic violence is properly punished and victims, including those of marital rape, are properly protected.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 26) The Government introduced the Comprehensive Plan to Prevent Domestic Violence in 2011, expanded the scope of institutions obliged to receive mandatory education on the prevention of domestic violence, and exerted its effort to raise awareness of domestic violence and its elimination. Police stations at all levels have been deployed with police officers exclusively in charge of domestic violence. The Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment, etc. of Crimes of Domestic Violence was amended to strengthen the early response to domestic violence, granting the police with authority to enter the site of violence to investigate; allowing the victims or their legal representatives to request a protective order by the court; and imposing punishment on anyone who fails to comply with an urgent interim measures. The change of resident registration number has been allowed since May 2017, for the victims of sexual violence, domestic violence, or sex trade who either have been damaged or are at risk of damage from the leakage of resident registration number and this policy will further be complemented taking into account the needs of the victims of violence. Moreover, the Government will enact a comprehensive and general legislation for the prevention of gender-based violence.
Para 46) The Government is making efforts to prevent sexual violence and domestic violence by drawing up comprehensive measures through inter-ministerial cooperation to intensify punishment for perpetrators and to strengthen support for victims. In December 2012, the provision that stipulated sex offence as an offence that is punishable only by complaint was abolished. The sex offenders registration and notification system, which was set up to prevent recidivism, has been reformed to allow identification of sex offenders via mail notifications and smartphone applications. Consulting centres and shelters for victims of sexual violence are also being expanded, along with the expansion of free legal aid programs. Public Defender for Victims was adopted in 2012 and has been in operation since 2013 for all victims of sexual violence, providing legal support from the early stages of sexual assault response to investigations and trials.
UN Compilation:
Para 55) The Committee against Torture was concerned at the wide prevalence of violence against women, at the low number of complaints and prosecutions and at the conditional suspension of charges against perpetrators of domestic violence in exchange for education and counselling, which might amount to acquittal and failed to adequately protect the victims. It was concerned that marital rape was not included as a separate offence in the Criminal Act.
Stakeholder Summary:
Para 38) JS1 stated that the 2013 plan against domestic violence considered domestic violence as a private issue of persons involved, which does not require social intervention. The focus of the plan was to maintain a normal family life. The prosecution rate of domestic violence cases remained low. It stated that domestic violence was not properly punished and victims were exposed to continued threats. -
State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:NetherlandsNetherlandsRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Sexual harassment
Type:RecommendationSession:14th session, November 2012Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Implement legislation criminalizing sexual harassment in the workplace, and set up mechanisms to monitor the implementation of this legislation.ExplanationWith regard to criminalizing sexual harassment in the workplace, careful review is necessary for the amendment of relevant laws.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 45) Sexual harassment in the workplace is subject to criminal punishment if it constitutes the elements of crimes under the Criminal Act, but in principle, sexual harassment in the workplace is considered as a discriminatory practice. The Equal Employment Opportunity and Work-Family Balance Assistance Act prohibits sexual harassment in the workplace committed by an employer, superior, or worker against other workers. Administrative fine is imposed on an employer who committed sexual harassment, and corrective orders are in place for an employer to take disciplinary measures against anyone who committed sexual harassment in the workplace. The victims of sexual harassment can seek remedial measures by claiming civil damages or filing a complaint to the NHRCK. -
State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Birth registration
Type:Review DocumentationSession:14th session, November 2012Status:Reference AddressedContents:CRC was concerned that current legislation and practice are inadequate in providing for universal birth registration. Birth registrations can be undertaken by adoptive parents or persons holding public authority, resulting in the occurrence of de facto adoptions in the absence of proper judicial oversight, including in situations concerning single adolescent mothers. CRC was concerned that the lack of measures to prevent birth registration of children by third parties could result in these children being subject to sale. [Para 13] -
State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
Type:Review DocumentationSession:14th session, November 2012Status:Reference AddressedContents:... The Government should modify relevant regulations to combat discrimination against sexual minorities ... [Para 13] -
State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Trafficking in women and / or girls
Type:Review DocumentationSession:14th session, November 2012Status:NeglectedContents:... JS5 recommended enactment of a comprehensive definition of human trafficking in line with the Palermo Protocol. [Para 50] -
State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:DenmarkDenmarkRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Discrimination based on gender identity
Type:RecommendationSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Ensure further efforts for the adoption of comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation prohibiting discrimination based on, amongst others, sexual orientation and gender identity.
ExplanationNoted. The Government face difficulties in taking immediate actions in a short period of time.
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State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:IcelandIcelandRegional groupWEOGIssue:
- Criminal laws on same-sex sexual practices
Type:RecommendationSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Repeal Article 92-6 of the Military Criminal Act to end restrictions on consensual same-sex relations in the military.
ExplanationNoted. Article 92-6 of the Military Criminal Act does not uniformly penalize same-sex sexual relations, and is applied only in cases of direct and specific violation of military discipline and healthy community life.
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State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:ItalyItalyRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:AcceptedContents:Intensify efforts to promote women’s rights and to prevent and combat all forms of discrimination and violence against them, both online and offline.
ExplanationAlready implemented.
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State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:IranIranRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupOICIssue:
- Sexual violence
Type:RecommendationSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:AcceptedContents:Review the protection and prevention mechanisms on sexual violence in the military and prevent retaliation against those who reported sexual violence and to ensure the rights to justice and remedies for victims.
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State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:LithuaniaLithuaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Gender equality
- Women's participation
Type:RecommendationSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:AcceptedContents:Take measures to increase women’s representation in public sector decision-making positions and seek to lower the gender pay gap.
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State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:EstoniaEstoniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Abortion
Type:RecommendationSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:AcceptedContents:Reform the Criminal Code and other legislation to ensure universal access to safe and legal abortion.
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State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Marginalized groups of women
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:Review DocumentationSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:Not Followed up with a RecommendationContents:[The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination] recommended ensuring equivalent support and benefits to all marriage migrants and allowing them to change their residence status so that they could continue to live in the country after the marriage was terminated. [Para 91]
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State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Abortion
Type:Review DocumentationSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:Reference AddressedContents:NHRCK recommended the provision of access to safe abortion, including insurance coverage of abortion. [Para 15]
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State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:Review DocumentationSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:Reference AddressedContents:The [ILO] Committee of Experts asked the Government to address effectively the existing gender pay gap and to achieve gender equality in employment and occupation. [Para 38]
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State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:AustraliaAustraliaRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthIssue:
- Intersex persons' rights
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Discrimination based on gender identity
- Rights of same-sex desiring persons
- Transgender persons' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:28th Session November 2017Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Adopt a comprehensive anti-discrimination law, including protection for LGBTI persons.ExplanationNoted. The Government has devoted considerable legislative efforts to prohibit discrimination through the Constitution and 90 other legislations. Meanwhile, considering the controversy over the prohibited grounds of discrimination, the enactment of the general anti-discrimination law, which provides general remedial procedure for the victims of discriminatory acts, requires considerable examination and opinion-gathering process to reach public consensus regarding the matter. Furthermore, imposing criminal punishment for discriminatory acts requires a careful review. -
State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:NetherlandsNetherlandsRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Criminal laws on same-sex sexual practices
- Rights of same-sex desiring persons
Type:RecommendationSession:28th Session November 2017Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Abolish Article 92-6 of the Military Criminal Act, which views consensual same-sex intimacy in the armed forces as a criminal offense, in order to comply with international human rights standards.ExplanationNoted. Cases regarding whether or not the consensual same-sex activities is punishable under Article 92-6 of the Military Criminal Act and its constitutionality are pending with the ordinary court and the Constitutional Court, and the Government will conform to the final rulings of the judicial branch. -
State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:BotswanaBotswanaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthIssue:
- Women's and / or girls' rights
- HIV and AIDS
Type:RecommendationSession:28th Session November 2017Status:AcceptedContents:Enact comprehensive anti-discrimination laws, especially on the basis of race, gender and HIV/AIDS status. -
State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:TurkeyTurkeyRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupOICIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:RecommendationSession:28th Session November 2017Status:AcceptedContents:Take further steps so as to enact a comprehensive and general legislation for the prevention of gender – based violence. -
State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:GermanyGermanyRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Criminal laws on same-sex sexual practices
Type:QuestionSession:28th Session November 2017Status:Not Followed up with a RecommendationContents:How many persons have been convicted for consensual same-sex relations, based on Article 92-6 of its Military Criminal Act in the last year, and how many convictions were there in total? -
State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- HIV and AIDS
Type:Review DocumentationSession:28th Session November 2017Status:Reference AddressedContents:Kaleidoscope noted an increase in the number of people living with HIV and stated that persons with HIV/AIDS continued to suffer from societal discrimination and social stigma. JS5 reported on discrimination against and refusal to provide medical treatment to persons living with HIV/AIDS by the medical professionals. [Para 25] -
State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:Outcome ReportIssue:
- Sexual harassment
Type:Statement by State under ReviewSession:28th Session November 2017Status:N/AContents:The delegation reported on existing guarantees for gender equality in employment and for punishing sexual harassment. -
State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:Review DocumentationSession:2nd session, May 2008Status:N/AContents:The ROK signed the CRPD on March 30th 2007, and is seeking to achieve its early ratification. [Para 16] -
State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:Review DocumentationSession:2nd session, May 2008Status:NeglectedContents:... The NHRCK recommended to proactively implement policies to change stereotypes of women ... [Para 9] -
State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:Outcome ReportIssue:
- Intersex persons' rights
- Rights of same-sex desiring persons
- Transgender persons' rights
Type:CommentSession:28th Session November 2017Status:N/AContents:Amnesty International … also noted with regret that the Government had not supported many recommendations, calling for the protection of the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender and intersex persons. -
State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:SloveniaSloveniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Gender equality
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:CommentSession:2nd session, May 2008Status:Not Followed up with a RecommendationContents:Noted the concern expressed by CEDAW at the persistence of patriarchal attitudes and deeply rooted stereotypes regarding the roles and responsibilities of women and men in the family and in society, which are, as the Committee noted, a root cause of violence against women.