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State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Rights of same-sex desiring persons
Type:Review DocumentationSession:14th session, November 2012Status:NeglectedContents:The Government ... promote education and public awareness to ensure the protection of the rights of sexual minorities. [Para 13] -
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:According to CMHRK, it is difficult for victims to bring sexual crimes allegedly committed inside the military to the court. From 2009 to 2010, 173 out of 336 sexual crime cases in the military were not indicted, and 60% of non-prosecution was that they were out of right to arraignment. The Government should provide institutional aid to victims of such crimes in the military, take concrete action to protect victims' rights, abolish article 25(4) of the Decree of Military Service and revise or abolish article 92(8) of the Military Criminal Law as well as article 296 of the Criminal Law [Para 51] -
State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Early marriage
- Gender equality
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:Review DocumentationSession:2nd session, May 2008Status:N/AContents:Achievements in protecting the human rights of women and furthering their empowerment include the enactment of the Framework Act on Women's Development (1995) and the establishment of the Ministry of Gender Equality (2001). In addition, the Civil Act was amended in 2005 in order to abolish the Family Head System, allowing the Family Relationship Registration which ensures the implementation of the equal status of men and women in families and society staring from 2008. The Government has made progress in eliminating gender-based discrimination on the legal age for marriage by making the legal age 18 years for both men and women. Furthermore, it is continuously striving for the promotion of women's rights in family affairs, as evidenced in its submission to the National Assembly of a revised Civil Act ensuring women's equal rights to accumulated property during married life. [Para 34] -
State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Marginalized groups of women
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:Review DocumentationSession:2nd session, May 2008Status:Reference AddressedContents:... AI also recommended to take measures to protect women migrant workers and ensure that they are not subjected to discriminatory practices and other abuses ... [Para 39] -
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:The International Lesbian and Gay Association noted with concern that the Government did not support any of the twenty two recommendations concerning sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics. It noted that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons faced marginalisation and discrimination. The International Lesbian and Gay Association called on the Government to commit to incremental progress in the protection of the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons and expressed its readiness to work with the Government in this area. -
State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:SloveniaSloveniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Gender perspective in the UPR process
Type:RecommendationSession:2nd session, May 2008Status:AcceptedContents:To include a gender perspective into the UPR follow-up process in a systematic and continuous manner.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 47) The Gender Impact Assessment and Analysis Act was enacted in 2011 to ensure effective gender equality in government policies. In addition to gender-sensitive budgeting, the Act enables the Government to incorporate gender perspectives across overall policies. In 2010, the National Gender Equality Index/Indicator was introduced to identify the latest state of gender equality in the country and to present targets to promote gender equality. The result was published in the 2010 National Gender Equality Report. These initiatives laid the groundwork for the integration of gender-sensitive perspectives into government policy execution. Meanwhile, the Women's Policy Review Committee, organized by the Ministry of Justice with the participation of experts from public and private sectors, has discussed ways to protect rights of women marriage migrants, female inmates, and women crimes victims. Countermeasures against gender-related crimes, such as sexual and domestic violence and sex trade, are also on the agenda. The results of discussions have been reflected in the relevant policies.
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State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:ColombiaColombiaRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIACSIssue:
- Intersex persons' rights
- Rights of same-sex desiring persons
- Transgender persons' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Strengthen the legal framework to protect and promote the rights of LGTBIQ+ persons.
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:
- Rights of same-sex desiring persons
Type:RecommendationSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Legalize same-sex marriage between consenting adults and legalize adoption by same-sex couples.
ExplanationNoted. The Government does not plan to take immediate action since changes in the family institution, such as allowing same-sex marriage or adoption by same-sex couples, hold legal and social significance.
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State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:SudanSudanRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICALIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:AcceptedContents:Continue its efforts in ensuring protection for women, girls against all kind of violence, harassment and abuses.
ExplanationAlready implemented.
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State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:NepalNepalRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupIssue:
- Sexual abuse
- Sexual violence
Type:RecommendationSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:AcceptedContents:Continue its efforts to address sexual violence and abuse against children.
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State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:SwitzerlandSwitzerlandRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupOIFIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:AcceptedContents:Maintain, even strengthen, the services of the Ministry of Gender Equality and the Family, when they are handed over to the Ministry of Health and Welfare.
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State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:NamibiaNamibiaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:AcceptedContents:Ratify the OP-CRPD.
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State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Age of consent
Type:Review DocumentationSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:Not Followed up with a RecommendationContents:ECLJ noted that the age of consent has been 13. Therefore, if a child over the age of 13 claims having a sexual activity with an adult in a consensual situation there were no clear regulations, and the punishment was up to judges’ discretion. [Para 72]
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State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
Type:Review DocumentationSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:Reference AddressedContents:AI recommended that the Government refrain from allowing the invocation of procedural hurdles hampering efforts of comfort-women survivors and their families to obtain full and effective reparation through justice procedures and work with the foreign country and other affected countries to ensure that effective systems are put in place to implement reparation measures for survivors, taking into account their views and needs. [Para 32]
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State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:BeninBeninRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:28th Session November 2017Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Ratify the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (OP-ICESCR).ExplanationNoted. Taking into account a number of factors, such as the discrepancy between the treaties concerned and domestic law, the need for enactment or amendment of relevant laws and impact of ratification, the ROK will continue to consider the ratification of the international treaties to which it has not acceded. -
State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:Review DocumentationSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:Reference AddressedContents:CEDAW considered that the reservation to article 16 (1) (g) of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women was incompatible with the object and purpose of the Convention and that it should be withdrawn. … [Para 3]
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State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:IsraelIsraelRegional groupWEOGIssue:
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Discrimination based on gender identity
Type:RecommendationSession:28th Session November 2017Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Step up efforts to end discrimination based on sexual orientation and sexual identity, including through relevant legislation.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:KyrgyzstanKyrgyzstanRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupOICCISIssue:
- Birth registration
Type:RecommendationSession:28th Session November 2017Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Establish a universal birth registration system to ensure that all children have access to birth registration immediately after birth, regardless of the status of their parents.ExplanationNoted. When children of non-citizens are born in the ROK, their parents can register the child’s birth via the embassy of their country of origin. The ROK permits the children of non-citizen parents to be registered as a foreigner and to remain in the ROK when the non-citizen parents are unable to register the child’s birth through the embassy because they are recognized refugees, seeking refugee status, or given humanitarian status, provided that birth certificates issued by hospitals prove the biological relationship between the child and his/her parents. -
State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:NepalNepalRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupIssue:
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:28th Session November 2017Status:AcceptedContents:Take continuous measures for the protection of the rights of women, children and other marginalized groups. -
State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:PalestinePalestineRegional groupObserverPolitical groupOICALIssue:
- Gender equality
- Women's participation
Type:RecommendationSession:28th Session November 2017Status:AcceptedContents:Make greater efforts to implement national measures to ensure the reconciliation of work and family responsibilities in order to improve women's participation in the labor market. -
State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:Review DocumentationSession:28th Session November 2017Status:NeglectedContents:Joint Submission (JS) 1 stated that the Government should present an implementation plan on the ratification of ... CRC-OP-IC. [Para 13] -
State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Discrimination based on gender identity
Type:Review DocumentationSession:28th Session November 2017Status:Reference AddressedContents:The HR Committee recommended adopting comprehensive antidiscrimination legislation, explicitly addressing all spheres of life and prohibiting discrimination on any ground, including race, sexual orientation and gender identity. [Para 10] -
State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:PolandPolandRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Domestic violence
Type:RecommendationSession:14th session, November 2012Status:AcceptedContents:Consider undertaking educational and awareness-raising actions promoting co-responsibility in the domestic sphere and preventing domestic violence.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 42) To ensure non-discrimination against women and achieve gender equality, the Government wholly revised the Framework Act on Women’s Development into the Framework Act on Gender Equality. The paradigm of the policies on women shifted from women’s development to the actual gender equality. All Government agencies are now responsible for taking up measures for gender mainstreaming in the course of performing their duties. The revised Act newly stipulates provisions concerning the Gender Impact Analysis and Assessment, Gender Budgeting, Gender Statistics, Education on Gender Sensitivity, and developing and announcing the Gender Equality Index. The national gender equality index is composed of eight categories and 23 indices, including economic activity, decision making, education and career training, welfare, health care, safety, family, and culture and information.
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:ArgentinaArgentinaRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIIssue:
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Discrimination based on gender identity
Type:RecommendationSession:14th session, November 2012Status:AcceptedContents:Study the possibility of intensifying measures aiming at eliminating all discriminatory treatment on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 15) The Constitution, the National Human Rights Commission of Korea Act, and 90 other legislations prohibit discrimination in a number of sectors based on various grounds, including sexual orientation and gender identity. Since 2006, the Government collected various opinions and continued with its research for the sake of legislative integrity in an effort to enact general anti-discrimination laws. Nevertheless, legislative procedure did not proceed, as a number of legislative bills proposed by the Government and lawmakers did not make it to the discussion at the National Assembly and were discarded upon expiration of the term. In 2013, the Government presented the enactment of anti-discrimination act as one of the policy tasks, organizing a working group to undertake the enactment of the law and conducting research on foreign legislations and precedents. Nonetheless, legislative
process has been stagnant because of social controversy related to prohibited grounds of discrimination such as sexual orientation. The Government will carry on research and review a number of issues pertaining to the general anti-discrimination law and listen to public opinion.
UN Compilation:
Para 16) The HR Committee was concerned about the discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons, including violence and hate speech.
Stakeholder Summary:
Para 27) JS1 and JS5 stated that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons were subject to discrimination and stigmatization in public and private spheres. JS5 reported on incidents of hate crimes against them. LGBTI adolescents remained a vulnerable group, at the risk of being exposed to hate speech and bullying and of terminating their studies. JS5 concluded that the authorities failed to provide equal protection to LGBTI persons.
Para 29) AI reported that civil society LGBTI groups continued to face discrimination, including at the hands of authorities. In 2015, the Beyond the Rainbow Foundation was refused registration, and the Seoul Metropolitan Police refused to grant a permit to the Pride Parade. The ban was only overturned when the organizers filed a petition to the court. JS1and JS5 made similar observations.
Para 30) Kaleidoscope Australia Human Rights Foundation (Kaleidoscope) stated that the Republic of Korea did not recognise marriage between same-sex couples. The legislation did not specifically state that marriage was between a man and a woman, but all rights and duties in the legislation described marriage as between a husband and wife. JS5 made similar observations.
Para 31) Kaleidoscope stated that LGBTI persons faced discrimination in the context of adoption as they were effectively prohibited from adopting children under the age of 15. -
State Under Review:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupSource Of Reference:HondurasHondurasRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIACSIssue:
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:14th session, November 2012Status:AcceptedContents:Continue the review of its international adoption system with a view to reform relevant legislation, and to bring it fully in line with the CRC; make the consent of teenage single mothers in the process mandatory; and adopt measures for all adoptions to be subject to the approval of a central authority with a clear mandate and responsibilities for the judicial supervision and the regulation.