Republic of Korea-28th Session November 2017-Domestic violence

Para 16) The Government has amended and enacted the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Crimes of Domestic Violence from January 2021, in order to extend the definition of crimes of domestic violence and to impose criminal punishment upon violation of the restraining order. The Government is providing various services for victims including psychological, legal, and medical services through counseling centers, shelters, emergency hotlines, etc. In 2020, the Government increased the number of workers at counseling centers, provided support for vocational training expenses—such as by funding vocational training—and expanded public rental housing, resulting in the strengthening of victims’ stable independence and housing safety. The victim support system is promoted both online and offline. National institutes, local governments, schools, etc., are operating the domestic violence prevention training program every year. Para 30) By operating counseling centers and protection facilities, the Government provides counseling and protection, requests necessary cooperation and support to legal aid institutes, and provides shelter and meals for victims of sexual violence. Through one-stop centers , the Government provides 24/7 counseling, medical services and investigation support for the victims of sexual violence, domestic violence and sex trafficking.