Republic of Korea-28th Session November 2017-Violence against women / gender-based violence

Para 27) … as violence against women occurs in various forms such as stalking, the Framework Act on Prevention of Violence against Women was enacted and implemented since December 2019, to comprehensively and systematically promote policies to prevent violence against women. The Act clarifies the responsibility of the state and local governments in the prevention of violence against women as well as victim protection and support, and the first Basic Plan of Policies to Prevent Violence against Women (2020-2024) was prepared and implemented. The Government established a pan-governmental council in February 2018 to establish measures at the national level and to strengthen inter-ministerial cooperation. Para 28) The Government enacted and enforced the Act on the Punishment of Stalking Crimes, etc. to prevent crimes by defining and punishing stalking as a crime since October 2021. The Act defines stalking as an act that causes anxiety or fear by approaching or contacting the victim without a justifiable reason and against the victim’s will, and the Act enables punishment against continuous or repeated stalking by imprisonment, etc. Also, protective procedures, such as emergency and interim measures, are prepared to protect victims from the initial stage of crime and to prevent stalking from extending to violent crimes. The Government prepares to enact the Act on Prevention of Stalking and Victim Protection, etc. to strengthen victim protection and support.