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State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Transgender persons' rights
Type:Review DocumentationSession:28th Session November 2017Status:NeglectedContents:JS5 reported that transgender persons were forced to undergo irreversible surgeries for legal gender recognition. Kaleidoscope reported that the requirements to be eligible for gender affirmation surgery were complex, discriminatory and restrictive. It recommended that the Government does not impose a requirement that gender affirmation surgery be performed to legally change gender and should remove the stringent requirements regarding marriage and parental status as requirements to undergo gender affirmation surgery. [Para 33] -
State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:CanadaCanadaRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupOASOIFCommonwealthIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:14th session, November 2012Status:AcceptedContents:Work towards passing legislation that provides ethnic minorities and vulnerable groups, including women and persons with disabilities, protection from discrimination and legal recourse for victims of discrimination. -
State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Birth registration
Type:Review DocumentationSession:28th Session November 2017Status:Reference AddressedContents:UNHCR recommended establishing a universal birth registration system that included children of refugees, asylum seekers and stateless persons, and ensuring that all children had access to birth registration immediately after birth, regardless of the status of their parents. [15] -
State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:IrelandIrelandRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Birth registration
Type:RecommendationSession:14th session, November 2012Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Provide for a full system of universal birth registration including immediate registration upon birth regardless of the parents' nationality or status in the country.ExplanationAccording to the Act on the Registration, Etc. of Family Relationship, when the father or the mother cannot register the birth of a child, relatives living with the child or the doctor or midwife involved in his/her delivery is required to do so, and a fine is imposed when the registration is delayed; as such, the government is making efforts to guarantee accurate birth registration. The birth registration of foreign children born in the Republic of Korea can be made through their respective countries' embassies in the Republic of Korea. In cases where the parents of children born in the Republic of Korea cannot make registrations to their country due to reasons such as refugee recognition, permission for stay including alien registration is granted to the children if the biological relationship with their parents can be confirmed by birth certificates issued by the hospital and other institutions.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 50) The universal birth registration requires mandatory birth reporting upon the birth of a child. The birth of a child of foreign nationals born in the Republic of Korea shall be registered in accordance with the laws of their countries even in cases where the parents are undocumented migrants. Children born to refugees can be registered as foreigners if they submit birth certificate issued by a hospital. The Act on the Registration, etc. of Family Relation was amended in May 2016 to allow a prosecutor or the head of a local government to report a child’s birth if the persons who are obligated to report fails to do and jeopardizes the child’s welfare.
UN Compilation:
Para 15) Noting the universal periodic review recommendation on a birth registration system, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported that the birth registration system failed to ensure universal and compulsory birth registration and that foreigners whose children had been born in the country were not able to register their children through the family register, although their children might receive a birth notification document from the hospital.
Stakeholder Summary:
Para 23) JS2 stated that the Government has refused to register births of children of foreign nationals. The parents might register the birth of their child through the embassies of their countries. However, refugees were often reluctant to approach the embassies to register the birth of their child. -
State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:BotswanaBotswanaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthIssue:
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
- Sexual violence
Type:RecommendationSession:14th session, November 2012Status:AcceptedContents:Take appropriate measures to prevent sexual violence against children and make more efforts to effectively prosecute the sexual exploitation of children.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 53) In effort to prevent child sexual abuse, the Government strengthened education by expanding institutions obliged to take preventive education on sexual abuse including schools and workplaces. The Government has tightened punishment for sex crimes, designated police investigative team and prosecutors exclusively in charge of sexual violence, organized annual workshops to train investigators in charge of crimes against women and children, all to facilitate prompt response and investigation. The victims of sex crimes are assisted by public defenders and statement assistance. The sex offenders are not only subject to criminal punishment but also registered in the sex offender registry, and are forbidden to work in facilities designed for children and juveniles. The courts can order the sex offenders against children and juveniles to wear ankle monitors, and those offenders who are sexual deviant and over 19 years of age may be ordered to undergo pharmacologic treatment for up to 15 years. -
State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Sexual abuse
Type:Review DocumentationSession:14th session, November 2012Status:N/AContents:The Act on the Protection of Children and Juveniles from Sexual Abuse was amended in April 2010. With the amendments, the statute of limitations for sexual abuse against children and juveniles is suspended until the victim reaches legal age of majority. In addition, the court is required to order convicted sex offenders against children and juveniles to take special education or therapy, in addition to punitive sentence. [Para 5] -
State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Sexual violence
Type:Review DocumentationSession:14th session, November 2012Status:NeglectedContents:...CEDAW was concerned about the Criminal Code provision requiring adult victims of sexual violence to file a complaint in order to have their cases prosecuted and about the consequent low number of victims who present charges and low number of prosecutions and convictions. [Para 18] -
State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Sexual violence
Type:Review DocumentationSession:14th session, November 2012Status:NeglectedContents:... NHRCK indicated that the Government should consider repealing the categorization of offences subject to complaint by victims, such as rape without injury and harassment. [Para 17] -
State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
Type:Review DocumentationSession:14th session, November 2012Status:NeglectedContents:KBA observed that controversy persisted over whether the 1965 agreement resolved the issue of the damage suffered, inter alia, by the Korean women drafted for military sexual slavery by a neighbouring country - and groups having been denied compensation. The Korean Constitutional Court ruled in 2011 that the non-action of the State was unconstitutional. JS5 recommended that the Government, inter alia, request proper legal compensation to sexual slavery victims and promptly make a settlement on the dispute resolution procedure. [Para 52] -
State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:SlovakiaSlovakiaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Consider the ratification of the Third OP-CRC-IC.
ExplanationNoted. The Government is continuously reviewing the recommendations.
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State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:DPR KoreaDPR KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupIssue:
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
Type:RecommendationSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Ensure a lasting solution of unresolved cases of sexual slavery and forced labour committed by Japan during the World War II aimed at fulfilling the victims’ right to truth, justice and reparation on the basis of victim-centred approach and victims’ demands.
ExplanationNoted.
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State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:LithuaniaLithuaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:RecommendationSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:AcceptedContents:Continue efforts for monitoring, preventing and combating all forms of violence and abuse against women and children, including online violence.
ExplanationAlready implemented.
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State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:United KingdomUnited KingdomRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUCommonwealthIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Sexual violence
Type:RecommendationSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:AcceptedContents:Introduce a taskforce to tackle all sexual violence against women, bringing in tougher penalties for perpetrators.
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State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:VietnamVietnamRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupASEANOIFIssue:
- Gender equality
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:AcceptedContents:Continue implementing policies and measures for eliminating discrimination against women, and to promote gender equality.
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State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:BelgiumBelgiumRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOIFIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:QuestionSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:N/AContents:Will the Republic of Korea respond positively on the request by the Working Group on Discrimination against Women and Girls to visit the country? -
State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Intersex persons' rights
Type:Review DocumentationSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:Not Followed up with a RecommendationContents:JS6 recommended ensuring the bodily integrity of intersex persons, especially infants, children, and adolescents, by prohibiting unnecessary medical interventions carried out without their free and fully informed consent. [Para 85]
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State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Sexuality education
- Sexually transmitted infections
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Discrimination based on gender identity
- HIV and AIDS
Type:Review DocumentationSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:Reference AddressedContents:HRW recommended conducting a major reform of the sexuality education curriculum to remove gender stereotypes, provide scientific information about healthy sexuality and include inclusive teaching about consent, gender-based violence and healthy relationships. It recommended redesigning the national sexuality education curriculum to include materials about sexual orientations and gender identities and objective information on prevention and treatment for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. [Para 58]
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State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Age of consent
Type:Review DocumentationSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:Not Followed up with a RecommendationContents:CRC urged the State to take all measures necessary to prevent and respond to all manifestations of child sexual exploitation and abuse, including ... increase the minimum age of consent for engaging in sexual activities ... [Para 68]
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State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- International human rights instruments
- Gender equality
Type:Review DocumentationSession:2nd session, May 2008Status:N/AContents:The implementation status of the voluntary pledges and commitments to promote and protect human rights when the Government presented its candidacy for a membership of the Human Rights Council in June 2006, is set out below:
Implementation of pledges for the enhancement of human rights at the national level:
- Accession to the OP-CEDAW on 18 October 2006
- Active participation in the discussions on drafting the CRPD and the signing of it on 30 March 2007 and ongoing domestic procedure for ratification. [Para 56] -
State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:Outcome ReportIssue:
- Birth registration
Type:CommentSession:28th Session November 2017Status:N/AContents:The Istituto Internazionale Maria Ausiliatrice delle Salesiane di Don Bosco, jointly with the International Volunteerism Organization for Women, Education and Development noted with regret that the Government merely took note of the recommendations concerning the establishment of a universal birth registration system for all children. They noted with concern that the children of migrant parents were deprived of their right to birth registration. ... The organisations called on the Government to establish a universal birth registration system to ensure that all children have access to registration immediately after their birth, regardless of the status of their parents, ... -
State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:IrelandIrelandRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Criminal laws on same-sex sexual practices
- Rights of same-sex desiring persons
Type:RecommendationSession:28th Session November 2017Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Establish a timeline to present anti-discrimination legislation to the National Assembly, and repeal Article 92 (6) of the Military Criminal Act to end restrictions on consensual same sex relations.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:Russian FederationRussian FederationRegional groupEEGPolitical groupCISIssue:
- Forced sterilization
- Marginalized groups of women
Type:RecommendationSession:28th Session November 2017Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Investigate into cases of forced sterilisation of women with disabilities.ExplanationNoted. Forced sterilization of women with disabilities is prohibited by law in the ROK, and no such practice is carried out. -
State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:SerbiaSerbiaRegional groupEEGIssue:
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:28th Session November 2017Status:AcceptedContents:Continue with undertaking actions whose objective is to reduce discriminatory behaviour against women. -
State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:HaitiHaitiRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSOIFIssue:
- Marginalized groups of women
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:28th Session November 2017Status:AcceptedContents:Continue efforts to revise and implement the single parent family support law with a view of introducing measures to ensure that women, in particular single mothers, can have access without fear of discrimination to employment, equal pay and matrimonial rights, as a follow up to recommendations nos. 124.28, 124.29, 124.36 and 124. 47. -
State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
Type:Review DocumentationSession:28th Session November 2017Status:NeglectedContents:The Committee against Torture recommended revising the 2015 agreement to ensure that the surviving victims of sexual slavery during the Second World War were provided with redress, including the right to compensation and rehabilitation, and that they were guaranteed the right to truth, reparation and assurances of non-repetition. [Para 43]