South Korea Human Rights Guide Analyzes Key Issues

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Human Rights Resource Guide
Republic of Korea 2014
Written by Jae-Chun Won & David Lee Mundy
Edited by Matthew Daniels, J.D., Ph.D.
Common Good Media
Washington D.C.

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Preface
The people of South Korea have overcome more in their modern history than
most other developed nations. They have a right to be proud of the “Miracle on
the Han” that has catapulted Korea into the status of a technological and cultural
leader on the global stage.
Of course, the ongoing development of the Korean legal system has not been
without challenges. In any healthy democratic society, fundamental questions of
human rights are always being debated – often vigorously and stirring up deep
passion. But observers sometimes interpret the contentious nature of such
debates as a sign of national weakness. In reality, the debate surrounding
important human rights should be vigorous in any society that calls itself a
democracy.
Good of All is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the human
rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (United Nations,
1948) and created this report to provide information for the ongoing debate on
human rights. As documented in this report, South Korea still faces challenges in
living up to the full vision of the Universal Declaration in key areas such as legal
and social equality for women. For example, it is striking that South Korea is
regularly ranked by international monitoring agencies as falling far behind other
developed nations in this key area. But these challenges should not obscure the
remarkable record of South Korea’s progress in the face of extraordinary
pressures such as decades of military threats and provocations from a nuclear-
armed totalitarian state to the north.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) has been called the
“Magna Carta for Humanity” because it is the most widely accepted statement of
human rights principles in history. The Universal Declaration does not address
itself to every human rights issue but focuses instead on those human rights
principles that are most fundamental and therefore most transcendent across
both cultures and time. Indeed, this critical feature of the Universal Declaration
reflects the shared commitment of a drafting committee of scholars from both
the East and West.
This first edition of our annual report on human rights in South Korea
attempts to survey some of the most important articles of the UDHR in their
application to South Korean law and society. Our primary goal is to provide an
educational resource for the media, public opinion leaders, researchers, students
and the general public. While there is still plenty of room for improvement, this
first edition of our resource guide is unique in that it surveys the institutional
landscape of human rights in South Korea down to the desk officer level. It is
also unique in that it pulls together the international sources of the rights and
ties those to the implementing laws, regulations, court cases, agencies, and
scholarly as well as academic sources. It is useful for both the student doing an

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introductory report and for the professional practicing in the field of human
rights in Korea. We also hope that it will serve as a model for how other
countries can make their human rights infrastructure more transparent and
understandable – particularly when combined with digital resources that are free
and accessible to members of the public apart from any government oversight or
control.
Our second goal in developing this annual survey is to begin to document
important human rights trends affecting the South Korean law and society. We
intend to expand and release this report in order to create benchmarks and
measure progress in the development of the human rights in South Korea. In so
doing, we also hope to contribute to the larger enterprise of human rights
education in South Korea which is essential to the ongoing development and
maintenance of democratic institutions and culture.
This year, among other findings, our report highlights the following key
issues:
1. Freedom of Speech Online
Articles 19 and 12 of the UDHR guarantee the closely related rights of Freedom
of Speech and Privacy. Given the growing importance of online communication
to all aspects of modern life, these two key rights are facing a host of new
challenges in South Korea – challenges that are not going away any time soon.
Indeed, as the most digitally wired nation in the world, South Korea is at the
cutting edge of defining what these freedoms mean in the Digital Age
With only a few exceptions – including some rooted in legitimate national
security concerns unique to the Korean peninsula – South Korea allows a
remarkable degree of freedom of speech online. However, as reported in this
year’s report, the South Korean legal system still allows the use of defamation
laws to punish the speech of individuals who would be protected in most other
developed democracies.
2. Privacy Online
In August 2012, the Korean Constitutional Court ruled unanimously to overturn
the controversial real-name registration system, joining the majority of
developed nations which afford the public anonymous access to the internet.
This development is especially noteworthy, given that Korea is a global leader in
the adoption and use of digital technology.
However, today, even after the abolishment of the real-name system, its
progeny continue to cause controversies in Korean society. For instance, the
Korean Communications Commission, a government agency, allows certain
mobile-service companies to verify the personal identification of their users and
to collect their users’ ID numbers. Given the widespread use of mobile devices
as a means to access and communicate over the internet, this becomes a real
threat to privacy. Also, certain acts remain in place, such as the Juvenile
Protection Act and the Public Official Election Act, that still require netizens to

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register with their ID numbers in order for them to post comments or writings
online.
Of course, even in nations without such a registration system, public privacy
online is by no means guaranteed. This year, international media has highlighted
the “Snowden effect” and the accompanying concerns of violations of the right to
privacy in the US. The widely reported public dissatisfaction with U.S.
government policy in this area – and a resulting decrease in public trust in U.S.
government institutions – should serve as a cautionary lesson for South Korea at
a time when more rather than less public support is needed for the continued
growth of Korea’s democratic institutions and culture. As in the case of taxes,
the natural tendency of most government officials is to find reasons to expand
government intrusions into the online speech and privacy rights of the public. In
authoritarian or oligarchic regimes, such restrictions are a natural extension of
the government’s distrust of the people and disregard for their fundamental
rights. But the imposition of such limitations on the basic freedoms of the public
come at a high cost with respect to the maintenance of public support for the
leaders and institutions of any democratic society.
3. Legal and Social Equality for Women
The election of the first woman to serve as South Korea’s president – combined
with some important progress for Korean women in the realm of education – are
positive and encouraging trends. However, as pointed out in this year’s report,
the difficult realities facing Korean women in the workplace remain a stark
reminder of the challenges facing South Korea with respect to legal and social
equality for women. As a group, women possess half of the talent and
intellectual potential of any nation. So any society that systematically limits the
ability of women to express their talent and intellectual potential in the
workplace is a society with significantly diminished human and social capital. In
an increasingly competitive global economy, human capital is one of the most
precious resources that any nation possesses. So there is no question that South
Korea will continue to fall short of achieving its full national potential apart from
significant progress in achieving meaningful legal and social equality for women.
As in the case of the other findings in this year’s report, we offer the above
analysis with an eye towards encouraging the overwhelmingly positive trends
that have transformed Korean society over the past half century. Indeed, in
creating this report, we hope to demonstrate the degree to which South Korea’s
remarkable progress in the realm of human rights can serve as a model for other
nations who wish to emulate the economic, political and social success story of
South Korea. In this respect, we believe that the “Miracle on the Han” should be
viewed as a global success story that can and will have lasting ripple effects
across Asia and the Pacific Rim.
Matthew Daniels, J.D., Ph.D.
Founder
Good of All
www.goodofall.kr.com

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Research Methodology
Protection of human rights is part of the landscape of Korea. Given the vibrant
dialogue occurring daily in the government, among NGOs, in the media, and on
the internet, one must humbly consider how best to approach this discourse in a
way that is positive and adds value. The following materials represent nearly two
years of research with the kind assistance and encouragement of our editor,
Attorney Daniels, and his team at Good of All.
We wished to create something that featured the deep institutionalization of
human rights in the Korean government, civil society, media, and at the
individual level, thereby demonstrating how Korea is uniquely positioned as a
model that can be built upon in the region and highlighting the infrastructure
that other key nations in Asia and the Pacific Rim may seek to emulate. While at
the same time, we wished to be useful in a very practical way.
What resulted was this Human Rights Guide that connects key issues relating
to human rights to the international sources of those rights as well as to the
implementation of those rights in Korean law and to the key scholarship
discussing those rights.
Specifically, we chose ten core articles of the Universal Declaration of Human
Rights, the document that serves as the touchstone for human rights discourse.
For this first publication, we limited our research to ten articles of the
Declaration relating to civil and political rights.
We then chose specific human rights concerns that arise under those ten
articles and connected those rights guaranteed by the Declaration to the
unassailable sources of those rights in the international plane, as enshrined in
Korean domestic law, and as articulated in academia.
Each right has been connected to the international conventions and treaties
guaranteeing such right as well as to the implementation of that right in the
Korean Constitution, laws, court decisions, and regulations.
In addition, where possible, we have provided links to and a map of the
organizational structure of human rights apparatus of the Korean government
including executive agencies, courts, commissions, and legislative committees
with contact information down to the desk officer level. This feature is meant
both to demonstrate the deep institutionalization of human rights in Korea and
to provide an invaluable resource in the protection of the rights of the
disadvantaged.
We have also connected each right to sources of scholarship discussing that
right including books, journal articles, and reports. The scholarly annotations are
not intended to be comprehensive but are offered rather as a sample of the deep
dialogue on human rights in Korea in the past ten years as reflected in the
collection maintained by library at the Human Rights Commission. Where
possible, we have attempted to organize the scholarly annotations based on

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three criteria, namely where the topic was addressed by a prominent author,
addressed with rare specificity, or addressed with rare depth. Any omissions are
unintended, and we value suggestions as to additional scholarly sources that
should be added to future editions of this guide.
Finally, we have included links that demonstrate how the Korean media has a
continuing interest and open voice in discussing human rights by providing links
to the top stories for the past year relating to the ten core articles of the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
We have also included video footage from NGOs, government archives,
government educational broadcasts, public YouTube and other public video sites
including all of the major news outlets in South Korea as well as other
government resources such as legislative hearings.
We recognize that with any such undertaking there are bound to be
inadvertent omissions, and we welcome any comments, emendations, or
animadversions so that such oversights may be corrected in future versions of
this document.
Jae-Chun Won
Professor of Law
Handong International Law School
jwon@handong.edu
David Lee Mundy
Professor of Law
Handong International Law School
mundy@handong.edu

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Table of Contents
Title Page .................................................................................................ii
Preface ................................................................................................... iii
Research Methodology ..............................................................................vi
UDHR Article 3....................................................................................... 1
School Bullying .........................................................................................2
Right to Life – Abortion ..............................................................................8
Right to Life – Euthanasia.........................................................................13
Right to Life – Suicide ..............................................................................18
Right to Life – Death Penalty.....................................................................22
Right to Life – Bioethics............................................................................26
Police Use of Force...................................................................................32
UDHR Article 4..................................................................................... 37
Immigrant Workers..................................................................................38
Human Trafficking & Sex Trafficking...........................................................43
Comfort Women ......................................................................................48
UDHR Article 5..................................................................................... 53
Torture ..................................................................................................54
Illegal Detention, Illegal Arrest ..................................................................58
UDHR Article 7..................................................................................... 62
Racial Discrimination................................................................................63
Sex Discrimination...................................................................................67
Disability Discrimination ...........................................................................74
UDHR Article 12................................................................................... 81
Online Privacy.........................................................................................82
Government Surveillance of Civilians..........................................................87
Unintentional Information Disclosure..........................................................93
UDHR Article 17................................................................................... 99
Copyright Infringement .......................................................................... 100
Eminent Domain.................................................................................... 105

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UDHR Article 18................................................................................. 109
Conscientious Objectors ......................................................................... 110
National Security Law & Unconverted Long-term Political Prisoner ................ 115
Freedom of Religion ............................................................................... 121
UDHR Article 19................................................................................. 126
Freedom of Speech on the Internet.......................................................... 127
Political Speech ..................................................................................... 135
Internet Real-name System .................................................................... 142
Freedom of the Press ............................................................................. 149
UDHR Article 20................................................................................. 155
Candlelight Rally ................................................................................... 156
Right to Strike ...................................................................................... 161
UDHR Article 21................................................................................. 166
Right to Vote ........................................................................................ 167
Technology and Voting ........................................................................... 172
Biographies .......................................................................................... 177
Copyright ............................................................................................. 180
About Us .............................................................................................. 181

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UDHR Article 3
Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person.

School Bullying
Introduction:
The importance of education is heavily emphasized in Korea. However, schools
have been increasingly confronting issues concerning school bullying over the
past several years, which is a violation of the fundamental human right to
receive an education. The government has reacted by creating a zero-tolerance
policy for violence in schools with a long-term goal to eradicate violence from
schools completely. However, it seems that violations of human rights arising
out of school bullying are becoming severe. For instance, the OECD reports that
Korean children are the unhappiest among developed nations, despite the
material wealth of their families. School bullying may be one of the reasons for
this unhappiness. In the past few years there have been several high-profile
suicides of school children that resulted from bullying. In this section, we will
look at the current status of school violence as shown in the media and will
examine human rights violations caused by school bullying from various angles
such as the international law sources, Korean law sources, as well as scholarship
on the topic.
I. In the News
A. News Stories
Women Targets for School Violence-Violence in Schools Needs to be Confronted
http://goo.gl/3kUxLC
In Gyeongju, School Violence Seen in the Dormitory
http://goo.gl/ysdahj
B. Videos
“Later”, A Movie for Eradicating School Bullying Made by Seoul Police (2013)
http://goo.gl/LHecHh
Comeback – 2013 Contest Exhibition of Prevention of School Bullying (2013)
http://goo.gl/6Uy6be
Crying Middle School Girl with Her Collapsed Face (2013)
http://goo.gl/7bQBXP

II. International Source of Law
A. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Article 3
http://goo.gl/cDOUgJ
B. International Conventions and Treaties
Convention on the Rights of the Child
http://goo.gl/vB2vqQ
III. Korea Law Sources
A. Korean Constitution
Article 12
http://goo.gl/fB6Nzz
B. Key Cases
The Supreme Court of Korea 2007. 11. 15 Sungo 2005 Da 16034 Decision
http://goo.gl/HygzoQ
The Supreme Court of Korea 2007. 4. 26 Sungo 2005 Da 24318 Decision
http://goo.gl/dapwlq
C. Legislation
Act on the Prevention of and Countermeasures against Violence in Schools
http://goo.gl/7u18as
Juvenile Act Article 32, 60
http://goo.gl/JhD3q8
Criminal Act Article 257 to 265
http://goo.gl/jWyFPu
Punishment of Violence Etc. Act
http://goo.gl/qzx0G1
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
http://goo.gl/yq5oKT
D. Regulations
Enforcement Decree of the Act on the Prevention of and Countermeasures
against Violence in Schools
http://goo.gl/Am3R8z

Enforcement Decree of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
http://goo.gl/cNEAlg
E. Government Agency or Legislative Committee
1.1 Ministry of Justice
1.1.1 Deputy Minister for Crime Prevention Policy
Juvenile Division
TEL: 02-2110-3343 Seong Chul Bae
http://goo.gl/IZyhoV
Protection Legislation Division
TEL: 02-2110-3329-30 Yong Seung Seo
http://goo.gl/Aj0zTf
1.1.2 Director-General of Human Rights Bureau
Human Rights Policy Division
TEL: 02-2110-3213~4 Joong Yeon Park
http://goo.gl/L3Q68E
1.2 Prosecution Service
1.2.1 Online Public Service Center
Criminal Report: School Bullying
TEL: 1301 (If mobile phone: local code+1301)
http://goo.gl/bfBxPt
1.3 National Human Rights Commission of Korea
1.3.1 Adjustment of Planning Bureau
Human Rights Counseling Center
TEL: 1331, 02-2125-9800
Head of the Center: Seong Ok Kim
http://goo.gl/MIkHVD
1.3.2 Policy and Education Bureau
TEL: 02-2125-9720
Director of Human Rights Policy Division: Seok Joon Lee
http://goo.gl/musfE8

Human Rights Education Division
TEL: 02-2125-9870
Director of Human Rights Education Division: Chul Hong Kim
http://goo.gl/vtAfxB
Communication and Cooperation Division
TEL: 02-2125-9970
Director of Communication and Cooperation Division: Su Jeong Suh
http://goo.gl/AMMdx2
1.3.3 Investigation Bureau
Investigation Coordination Division
TEL: 02-2125-9620
Director of Investigation Bureau: Byeong Il Han
http://goo.gl/JV8o1J
Civil Rights Division
TEL: 02-2125-9670
Director of Civil Rights Division: Dae Chul Kim
http://goo.gl/I4UC1D
1.4 Ministry of Gender Equality and Family
1.4.1 Youth and Family Policy Office Bureau
Family Policy Division
TEL: 02-2075-8611
Director of Youth and Family Policy Office Bureau: Seok Byung Kim
http://goo.gl/MMdxZE
Youth Activities Promotion Division
TEL: 02-2075-8631
Director of Youth Activities Promotion Division: Bong Ho Kim
http://goo.gl/Gfil8v
Youth Self-Support Assistance Division
TEL: 02-2075-8661
Director of Youth Self-Support Assistance Division: Ki Ok Ryu
http://goo.gl/bkhRe0
Youth Protection Division
TEL: 02-2075-8651
Director of Youth Protection Division: Sang Hyun An
http://goo.gl/glcQIX

Youth Media Environment Division
TEL: 02-2075-8681
Director of Youth Media Environment Division: Seong Byeok Kim
http://goo.gl/LsKJKy
Central Inspection Team For Youth Protection
TEL: 02-2075-4680
Director of Central Inspection Team for Youth Protection: Jung Hee Oh
http://goo.gl/JV2Vup
1.4.2 Rights and Interest Promotion Bureau
Child and Youth Sex Protection Division
TEL: 02-2075-8781
http://goo.gl/r2bt4j
1.5 Ministry of Education Service and Technology
1.5.1 Education Policy Bureau
Department of Safety and Welfare of Students
School Violence Measures Division
TEL: 02-2100-6539 Young Jin Kim
http://goo.gl/eu3v9N
IV. Scholarship
A. Books
Elisabeth Zoelle, Please Help Me (Junior Kimyoungsa, 2009)
http://goo.gl/G0PeMP
Cheong Sil Cho, Byeong Ho Cha, Peaceful School without Violence (Seoul:
Hakgisa, 2010)
http://goo.gl/uau53B
Samsung Life Insurance Mental Health Laboratory Foundation, Taking Small
Steps to Prevent Violence against Elementary Students (Seoul: Kyoyookbook,
2006)
http://goo.gl/IT5q8l
Soon Gyu Noh, Reasons and Methods of School Bullying (Seoul: Korea Business
and Management Institution, 2012)
http://goo.gl/gZKPyD

Wang Sic Kim, HanYoung Kwak, Law of School Bullying (Paju: Korea Academic
Information, 2007)
http://goo.gl/5FTpHy
B. Academic Articles
Jae Joon Chung, School Violence Prevention: Case Comparison with Japan
(University of Busan Law School Research Center, 2012)
http://goo.gl/w4SDxq
Youn Oh Cho, Victims of School Violence and the Aftermath: With a Focus on
Children who Run Away from Home (Korea Society for Victims, 2012)
http://goo.gl/D9nesB
Hyeon Cheol Kim, Improvement of Justice Program of Prevention of School
Violence–Essay Investigation (Korea Law and Education Society, 2010)
http://goo.gl/ZCZ0g7
Chang Kuhn Kim, Kye Ryung Rim, The Cause and Solution to School Violence
(Korea Law Society, 2010)
http://goo.gl/ZakHuR
Sung Ki Kim, Law About Preventing School Bullying and Measures and
Simultaneous Problems and Plan (Society of Korean Education Law, 2008)
http://goo.gl/tO5AUd
C. Reports
Department of Human Rights Education of National Council of Human Rights,
Workshops in the District and City Levels for the Preventing of Human Rights in
2010: Education on Human Rights, Prevention of School Violence, Life Style
(National Council of Human Rights, 2010)
http://goo.gl/ycWNdM
Chun Jin Kim, Does School Bullying Prevention Is Okay?: Discussion for Revising
Act of School Bullying Prevention and Measures (Korean Congress, 2010)
http://goo.gl/M5At03
Cheong Ye Dan Education Center: Report for Prevention of Violence against
Children
http://goo.gl/vNsB3v

Right to Life – Abortion
Introduction:
In Korea, abortion is prohibited, with the exception of special circumstances
specified in Article 14 of the Mother and Child Health Act. However, illegal
abortions are frequently performed. Consequently, Korea has the highest
abortion rate among the OECD member countries. Recently, there has been a
strong push among obstetricians and gynecologists for self-examination
regarding illegal abortions. Concurrently, there has also been a strong push for
the legalization of abortion. In this section, we will deal with issue of abortion in
as a violation of the right to life, and further, we will examine the on-going
conflict in Korea between the right to life and the right to choose.
I. In the News
A. News Stories
Urgent Need for Sentencing Standard Establishment for Illegal Abortion
http://goo.gl/ao7raJ
‘Prohibition on Abortion’ First Decision Made by Constitutional Court
http://goo.gl/ds1blb
The Right of Self-Determination of Pregnant Women v. The Fetus’ Right to Life
http://goo.gl/it9Nzw
Korea Has the Highest Abortion Rate among OECD Nations
http://goo.gl/b1Th0Z
B. Videos
Abortion (EBS New Window, 2004)
http://goo.gl/ygdZs9
Abortion, Adoption, and Uncomfortable Truth (MBC 2580 Sisa Magazine, 2010)
http://goo.gl/Sqzsfy
Reckless Illegal Abortion (2011)
http://goo.gl/JLLvVu
II. International Sources of Law
A. Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Article 3
http://goo.gl/h1WSPs

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women
http://goo.gl/yHEhMT
III. Korean Law Sources
Article 10, 37
http://goo.gl/8pKAaB
B. Key Cases
Constitutional Court 2012. 8. 23 Ja 2010Hunba402 Decision
http://goo.gl/6Pe97c
Supreme Court of Korea 2005. 4. 15 Sungo 2003Do2780 Decision
http://goo.gl/em3P9p
Constitutional Court 2008. 7. 31 Ja 2004Hunma1010 Decision
http://goo.gl/tFOoat
C. Legislation
Criminal Law Article 269, 270
http://goo.gl/Kew7H5
Mother and Child Health Act Article 12, 14
http://goo.gl/4Vo4n8
D. Regulations
Enforcement Decree of Mother and Child Health Act Article 15
http://goo.gl/fkr0Kt
1.1.1 Human Rights Department
http://goo.gl/WxWwvY

TEL: 1331, 02-2125-9800
http://goo.gl/H7EtxQ
TEL: 02-2125-9720
http://goo.gl/KPpiq0
TEL: 02-2125-9870
http://goo.gl/HIEi8Z
TEL: 02-2125-9970
http://goo.gl/OaqzzU
TEL: 02-2125-9620
http://goo.gl/1SLFmq
TEL: 02-2125-9670
http://goo.gl/V8rGsB
1.3 Ministry of Gender Equality & Family
1.3.1 Department of Youth and Family Policy Office
TEL: 02-2075-8701
Director of Family Policy Division: Sook Ja Kim
http://goo.gl/Ui1GGT

Family Support Division
TEL: 02-2075-8711
Director of Family Support Division: Dong Hyuk Park
http://goo.gl/AXffJi
1.4 Ministry of Health & Welfare
1.4.1 Office of Aging Society and Population Policy
Bureau of Population and Child Policy
TEL: 02-2023-8500
General Manager of Bureau of Population and Child Policy: Won Hee Lee
http://goo.gl/S8EFYk
Aging Society Policy Division
TEL: 02-2023-8470
General Manager of Aging Society Policy Division: Jae Yong Lee
http://goo.gl/w1mT0R
Delivery Policy Division
TEL: 02-2023-8490
Director of Delivery Policy Division: Chan Hee Yang
http://goo.gl/oSNRN1
TEL: 02-2023-8486
Prevention Abortion: Joo Tack Kim
http://goo.gl/xCMr3C
Child Welfare Policy Division
TEL: 02-2023-8790
Director of Child Welfare Policy Division: Kyung Eun Lee
http://goo.gl/P0Vo1D
Child Rights Division
TEL: 20-2023-8740
Director of Child Rights Division: Jong Hee Choi
http://goo.gl/Ty2RhT
IV. Scholarship
A. Books
Pil Hong Hwang, Abortion, Pornography, and Human Cloning (Seoul: Gowon,
1999)
http://goo.gl/4TJchd

Hyunah Yang, From Criminal Abortion to Reproductive Rights: Reproductive
Rights (Seoul: Human Think, 2005)
http://goo.gl/OwDLRN
Jong Se Kim, Look over Right of Fetus’ Life – Constitutional Court Case 2008. 7.
31, 2004 Hunba 81 (Association of Korea Law, 2010)
http://goo.gl/QqUIxa
Jong Se Kim, Self-Determination of Right of Life and Responsibility of Protection
by the Nation – For the Patients Who Go Through Impossible Revitalization
Treatment (Association of Korea Law, 2010)
http://goo.gl/R15Y34
Rae Young Kim, A Study on the Right to an Abortion and a Fetal Right of Life
(Dankook Law Association, 2009)
http://goo.gl/uBVyll
C. Reports
In Young Lee, Consideration of Restructuring Abortion Regulation Policy (Hong
Ik, 2011)
http://goo.gl/ZGOE9W
Hyun Hee Jeon, Abortion, What is the Limit?: Improved Measures of Legal
Abortion Boundary and Eliminating Illegal Abortion (Korean Congress, 2010)
http://goo.gl/ngBomL
Editorial Department, Experiment of Reality of Abortion and Measures (Korean
Police Policy Researcher, 2011)
http://goo.gl/yxsVfC

Right to Life – Euthanasia
Introduction:
Korea does not allow euthanasia. There is no provision for a doctor to end a
patient’s life. Yet, euthanasia remains a hotly debated topic in Korea. Some
support the concept of “Death with Dignity,” whereby a patient or their family
can decide to assist the patient in passing, in order to prevent financial hardship
or to protect the patient’s dignity as a human being. This section includes links
to news stories, international sources of law, sources of domestic law, and key
scholarship in Korea related to the issue of euthanasia.
I. In the News
A. News Stories
[For Happy Age 100] Rights of Stopping Meaningless Efforts to Prolong One’s
Life… Worrying Modern Koryeojang
http://goo.gl/yAcY4i
Seven out of Ten Support Euthanasia
http://goo.gl/17YoII
Father Chang Young Lee, Is Euthanasia Legal or Illegal?
http://goo.gl/o46Ao6
B. Videos
Is Euthanasia a Right or Can it Be Disregarded? (MBC Discussion for 100
Minutes, 2009)
http://goo.gl/o3zZvd
Is There Not Any Problem with Stopping Prolonging Life Treatment Based on
Previous Medical Letter of Intent
http://goo.gl/kat5Wu
Raised Ethical Problem that Stopping Prolong Life Treatment with Family’s
Consent
http://goo.gl/OHQHTv
Debating Settlement Procedure on Stopping Prolong Life Treatment
http://goo.gl/aVe0lw

Article 3
http://goo.gl/v4oZNc
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
Article 1
http://goo.gl/buatFB
Article 10
http://goo.gl/v1xMo7
B. Key Cases
Supreme Court 2004. 6. 24 Sungo 2002Do995 Decision
http://goo.gl/g9hnV4
Constitutional Court 2009. 11. 26 Ja 2008 Hunma385 Decision
http://goo.gl/1TLFfp
C. Legislation
Act on Emergency Medical Service Article 2
http://goo.gl/KvAog9
Act on Organ Transplantation Article 3 Provision 4
http://goo.gl/oKIXE7
D. Regulations
Emergency Medical Service Article 2
http://goo.gl/ARxgHp
http://goo.gl/8K4wdw

TEL: 1331, 02-2125-9800
http://goo.gl/1EjMWO
TEL: 02-2125-9720
http://goo.gl/z2JlVH
TEL: 02-2125-9870
http://goo.gl/JCTdvQ
TEL: 02-2125-9970
http://goo.gl/ynFNTM
TEL: 02-2125-9620
http://goo.gl/f6dH5o
TEL: 02-2125-9670
http://goo.gl/EGKVbG
1.3.1 Office for Planning and Coordination
Health and Welfare Call Center
TEL: 031-389-7320
Director of Health and Welfare Call Center: Sang Rae Han
http://goo.gl/rypBAI

1.3.2 Office for Healthcare Policy
Division of Healthcare Policy
TEL: 02-2023-7305
Director of Division of Healthcare Policy: Chang Joon Lee
http://goo.gl/I9FMWt
IV. Scholarship
A. Books
Sang Yong Lee, Stopping Treatment and Euthanasia (Seoul: Korean Institute of
Criminology, 2001)
http://goo.gl/m4oYxj
Jin Tak Oh, Passive Euthanasia, Is There Any Alternative? (Chuncheon: Hallym
University Press, 2007)
http://goo.gl/spuvvE
Myoung Soo Kim, A Study on the Dignity and Value of a Human Being – Focus
on the Right to Life and Passive Euthanasia (Korea Branch of International
Constitutional Law Association, 2009)
http://goo.gl/8BGO7H
Jong Duk Kim, A Study on the Justification of Active Euthanasia in View Point of
Criminal Law Theories (Korean Law Association, 2010)
http://goo.gl/QIno4F
Joon Il Lee, Discussion in Theory of Euthanasia under the Korean Constitution-
Death in Dignity (Association of Korean Constitution, 2010)
http://goo.gl/98ddCo
Jae Seok Lee, Consideration of Euthanasia (Association of Korean Constitution,
2010)
http://goo.gl/9JZ8pu
Bok Hee Jang, Consideration and Comparison of Euthanasia in International Law
(Association of Judicial Officer, 2011)
http://goo.gl/UpOZgG
C. Reports
We Should Not Delay the Debate about ‘Legalizing Euthanasia’ Any More
(Citizens’ Coalition for Economic Justice, 2010)
http://goo.gl/FWuHbB

Won Ha Shin, Discussion of Prolong Life Treatment at Aging and High Danger
Society (Goshin Life Tree, 2013)
http://goo.gl/XUIkSY
Jae Sung Kang, The Opinion about Euthanasia (Korean Christian Bioethics
Association)
http://goo.gl/VOTNC8

Right to Life – Suicide
Introduction:
Although Korea has one of the highest GDPs in the world, Korea also has the
highest suicide rate in the world. Certain patterns have emerged such as the
suicide of school students, beleaguered entertainers, and adults with depression.
The following section discusses how the issue of suicide is related to the right to
life, and explores the legislation, government agencies, and policies that have
been put in place to prevent suicide.
I. In the News
A. News Stories
The Suicide Rate in Korea Is Ranked No.1 in the World, the Reason Is That…
(Joong Ang News, 2012)
http://goo.gl/Qty2X6
To Reduce the Suicide Rate, It Is Necessary to Have a Systematical Management
Related the Cases (Sisa Press, 2012)
http://goo.gl/2PRPx9
Korean Medical Association Helps to Reduce the Suicide Rate (Doctors News,
2012)
http://goo.gl/TLAQ5Z
B. Videos
SBS We Want to Know That, Entertainer’s Suicide, It Is the Secret
http://goo.gl/EXBNrc
KBS Current Event Planning SSam, Suicide is the Illness of Loneliness which is
Possible to Prevent
http://goo.gl/URbKjq
Article 3
http://goo.gl/6TyQeQ

B. International Convention and Treaties
International Convention on Civil and Political Rights
Article 6
http://goo.gl/lh5Ase
Article 12
http://goo.gl/xMx3pi
B. Key Cases
Supreme Court of Korea 2012. 3. 15 Sungo 2011 Du 24644 Decision
http://goo.gl/r8MU1g
Supreme Court of Korea 2010. 4. 29 Sungo 2010 Do 2328 Decision
http://goo.gl/4PgJUX
Supreme Court of Korea 2010. 12. 9 Sungo 2010 Du 18994 Decision
http://goo.gl/Sg6TzU
C. Legislation
Act on Prevention of Suicide and Promotion to Respect of Life
http://goo.gl/RBdW6N
Criminal Law Article 252 Section 2 (The Crime of Abetting and Betting Suicide)
http://goo.gl/lOITjz
D. Regulations
Regulation on Prevention of Suicide and Promotion to Respect of Life
http://goo.gl/A5bqoL
Act on Preventing Suicide and Making Respecting Life Culture
http://goo.gl/060n7E
1.1.1 Human Rights Bureau
http://goo.gl/zYD9Tm

Human Rights Support Division
TEL: 02-2110-3263 Dong Hun Cho
http://goo.gl/rAcdys
Human Rights Investigation Division
TEL: 02-2110-3261 Jong Hun Lee
http://goo.gl/jHm3ws
TEL: 1331, 02-2125-9800
http://goo.gl/2VFSbd
TEL: 02-2125-9720
http://goo.gl/UzximX
TEL: 02-2125-9870
http://goo.gl/i4Xkj7
1.3 Ministry of Health and Welfare
TEL: 02-2023-8100 Man Bok Jeon
http://goo.gl/GsAn8z
1.3.2 Mental Health Policy Bureau
TEL: 02-2023-7490 Joong Kyu Lee
http://goo.gl/8HxSVD
1.3.3 Health and Welfare Center
Emergency Call Center
TEL: 129
http://goo.gl/MLsj2M

1.4 Ministry of Education
1.4.1 Office of Education Policy
Student Welfare and Safety Bureau
TEL: 02-2100-6877 Woo Sam Jang
http://goo.gl/jXP5L3
IV. Scholarship
A. Books
Han-Ik Yoo, Crisis of Korean: The Average of Korea is 43 Persons and Korea is
Ranked No.1 Suicide Rate in the World, Where is the Exit for Koreans? (Mint
Book, 2012)
http://goo.gl/HZGsgU
Hyeo Won Kwak, The Problem of Suicide, How to Deal with It? The Sociology of
Religion Approach on the Current Situation and Solution (21 Century Church and
Theology Forum, 2011)
http://goo.gl/OosR6R
Seogang University Culture of Life Research, Modern Society and Suicide: Why
Korean People Suicide Themselves? (Korean Studies Information, 2011)
http://goo.gl/Gbdapi
Hyeong Min Park, The Situation of Suicide in Korea and Solution (Criminal Policy
Researcher, 2007)
http://goo.gl/0tqDbX
Yeong Chul Kim, Suicide and Self Decision Making – The Controversy of Criminal
Related with Suicide, (Criminal Policy Researcher, 1993)
http://goo.gl/EyVFBH
C. Reports
Daegu Prosecution Office, “Don’t give up, friends! I’ll help you: Daegu
Prosecution Office, They Carry out the Education for Prevention of Suicide.”
(Daegu Prosecution, 2012)
http://goo.gl/dZbSnU
Jin Pyeo Hong, Soon Ho Choi, Yearly Report on Suicide Present Condition in
Korea (Health and Welfare, Association of Korea Preventing Suicide, 2011)
http://goo.gl/AvTY2f

Right to Life – Death Penalty
Introduction:
Even though the death penalty exists in Korea, it has not been practiced for
fifteen years. For this reason, Korea is classified as “abolitionist in practice.”
However, whenever vicious criminals commit a crime, the death penalty debate
is rekindled. The following materials explain the current situation regarding the
death penalty in Korea.
I. In the News
A. News Stories
With 15 Years Execution-Free, Korea is Classified by Amnesty International as
“Abolitionist in Practice.”
http://goo.gl/H7z3ST
Judges and Lawyers Said, “Death Penalty Is Constitutional. It Is a Natural
Outcome.”
http://goo.gl/5stwEH
B. Videos
Sand Art for Abolish Death Penalty (Amnesty Media Korea, 2011)
http://goo.gl/OSkUdZ
Death Penalty, Unstoppable Discussion (MBC 100 Minutes Discussion, Episode
580)
http://goo.gl/U6MfOt
Celebrities’ Suicide, the Stories that No One Can Tell (SBS Documentary)
http://goo.gl/QboU0C
Article 3
http://goo.gl/zjtpw1
Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political
Rights, Aiming at the Abolition of the Death Penalty
http://goo.gl/gOyVHE

Article 10
http://goo.gl/mQEOkq
B. Key Cases
Constitutional Court 2010. 2.25 Ja 2008 Hunga23 Decision
http://goo.gl/oDo1ap
Supreme Court 1991. 2. 26 Sungo 90Do2906 Decision
http://goo.gl/VjXRGg
C. Legislation
Criminal Law Article 41
http://goo.gl/MXVaxf
Enforcing Sentence and Treatment of Prisoner Act
http://goo.gl/w4RBAS
Criminal Procedural Law, Article 463-465
http://goo.gl/fzXyah
D. Regulations
Execution and Treatment of Prisoners Regulation, Article 150-156
http://goo.gl/krz1hB
Execution and Treatment of Prisoners Order, Article 108-111
http://goo.gl/i5ZxL7
http://goo.gl/9iLp9N
1.1.2 Commissioner of Korea Correctional Service
TEL: 02-2110-3007
Director-General for Correctional Policy: Yoon Joo Kim
http://goo.gl/bxJqhP

TEL: 1331, 02-2125-9800
http://goo.gl/JnZnCu
TEL: 02-2125-9720
http://goo.gl/HJbIA4
TEL: 02-2125-9870
http://goo.gl/FVLeAh
TEL: 02-2125-9970
http://goo.gl/jP8F5u
TEL: 02-2125-9620
http://goo.gl/Id7zKv
TEL: 02-2125-9670
http://goo.gl/HguAt2
IV. Scholarship
A. Books
Carol Bruno Radar, Death Penalty (HaSuh Publisher, 2003)
http://goo.gl/tJkfNx
SeokGu Suh, Why I Became Supporter of Death Penalty (WolGanChoSun
Publisher, 2003)
http://goo.gl/uiRcTr

GuangHo Jeong, Research on Abolishing Death Penalty (Seoul: Yonsei Graduate
School, 2001)
http://goo.gl/M4i6iD
BoYong Lee, BongJin Park, Actual Measures on Leaving or Abolishing Death
Penalty: Insisting Reintroduction Death Penalty (Association of Korea Law, 2007)
http://goo.gl/6z9d9L
ChanGul Park, Experiment of Reasonable Measures on Death Penalty (HanYang
University Law Researcher 2012)
http://goo.gl/9efcQ1
Dong Myong Lee, A Study on Unconstitutionality of Capital Punishment System
(Korean Law Association, 2010)
http://goo.gl/EwdCQl
Duck In Lee, Article: A Critical Study on Justification for Death Penalty
(Association of Korea Criminal Policy,2011)
http://goo.gl/u8rxEC
C. Reports
Present Condition and Prospect on Korea Death Penalty (Seoul: Association of
Korea Abolishing Death Penalty, 2001)
http://goo.gl/mNFB17
Sentenced Death Penalty and Executed Death Penalty in 2012 (Amnesty, 2011)
http://goo.gl/OGSu5b

Right to Life – Bioethics
Introduction:
Recently, bioethics has become controversial in regards to certain issues like,
‘how far we can manipulate (or modify) human life” or “how can we define the
beginning and the end of life while maintaining the sanctity of life.” Bioethics
focuses on ethical issues that connect science and technology to issues of human
dignity. In this section, we will look into some major issues related to bioethics
and have provided links to the relevant international and domestic laws and
some books and papers that may lead to a deeper understanding of the Korean
conversation on bioethics.
I. In the News
A. News Stories
Made Rat’s Blood Vessel by Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell
http://goo.gl/iOjYyS
Should Establish Human Organization Experimenting with Human Body
Substance, Bioethics Committee
http://goo.gl/Nu94jM
Science Technology and Bioethics and Bioethics
http://goo.gl/qKeBQe
Ethics Association of Christian Life, “Opposing Turning Emergency Contraceptive
into Over the Counter”
http://goo.gl/ahFOdg
B. Videos
Death with Dignity, One’s Right or Devaluing Life (MBC 100 Minute Debate)
http://goo.gl/Yk47JC
Intractable Disease Treatment and Controversy on Bioethics (MBC 100 Minute
Debate)
http://goo.gl/9dXq70
Life Report, Animals in the Laboratory (KBS Environment Special 205)
http://goo.gl/4Yuf8V
Controversy on Death with dignity, How to See That? (KBS Late Night Debate)
http://goo.gl/LmKJax

Article 3
http://goo.gl/QX9tNl
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights Article 6
http://goo.gl/xQMfcS
Universal Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights
http://goo.gl/R77QMj
Universal Declaration on the Human Genome and Human Rights
http://goo.gl/N8Ty6w
International Declaration on Human Genetic Data
http://goo.gl/27Q93e
III Korea Law Sources
Article 12
http://goo.gl/XfyUiz
B. Key Cases
The Supreme Court of Korea, 2009 Da 17417,
http://goo.gl/lwdaHw
The Constitutional Court, 2005 Heonma 346,
http://goo.gl/yggv5t
The Constitutional Court, 2008 Heonma 385,
http://goo.gl/Vz4ua2
Seoul Western District Court, 2008 Kahap 822,
http://goo.gl/LZqxoR
C. Legislation
Bioethics and Safety Act
http://goo.gl/g3eySE
Internal Organs, etc. Transplant Act
http://goo.gl/IYi4D0

Safety, Management, etc. of Human Tissue Act
http://goo.gl/vO3xEv
Act on Management and Research for Umbilical Cord Blood
http://goo.gl/WH9I7A
Act on Obtainment, Management and Use of Biological Research Resources
http://goo.gl/c9IqZy
Act of Securing, Managing and Applying Life Study Resources
http://goo.gl/MUcsGD
D. Regulations
Enforcement Decree of Bioethics and Safety Act
http://goo.gl/OzytRm
Enforcement Regulations of Bioethics and Safety Act
http://goo.gl/1AjCjB
Enforcement Decree of Internal Organs, etc. Transplant Act
http://goo.gl/Gwaqm0
Enforcement Regulations of Internal Organs, etc. Transplant Act
http://goo.gl/S345pQ
Enforcement Decree of Safety, Management, etc. of Human Tissue Act
http://goo.gl/5rTXTW
Enforcement Regulations of Safety, Management, etc. of Human Tissue Act
http://goo.gl/sYYcVM
Enforcement Decree of the Act on Management and Research for Umbilical Cord
Blood
http://goo.gl/LeURdp
Enforcement Regulations of the Act on Management and Research for Umbilical
Cord Blood
http://goo.gl/q37E3N
Enforcement Decree of the Act on Obtainment, Management and Use of
Biological Research Resources
http://goo.gl/zzuPYC

TEL: 1331, 02-2125-9800
http://goo.gl/L2ojzB
TEL: 02-2125-9720
http://goo.gl/rVg1kK
TEL: 02-2125-9870
http://goo.gl/GTozWt
TEL: 02-2125-9970
http://goo.gl/E6mpzz
TEL: 02-2125-9620
http://goo.gl/Vjf8lo
TEL: 02-2125-9670
http://goo.gl/Mnyw8E
http://goo.gl/G6NeYK

1.3.1 Department of Youth and Family Policy Office
TEL: 02-2075-8701
Director of Family Policy Division: Sook Ja Kim
http://goo.gl/v5tlMa
Family Support Division
TEL: 02-2075-8711
Director of Family Support Division: Dong Hyuk Park
http://goo.gl/yfwdLr
1.4.1 Office of Population Policy
Delivery Policy Division
TEL: 02-2023-8490 Chan Hee Yang
http://goo.gl/fM2MXA
IV. Scholarship
A. Books
Research Institute For Life and Culture of Sogang University, Bioscience and
Bioethics; Looking for Coexistence between Life and Science (Korean Studies
Information, 2012)
http://goo.gl/XXwRax
Yun Hyoung Park & Eol Lee, Pyung Su Lee, Research Institute for Healthcare
Policy (Korean Medical Association, 2012)
http://goo.gl/TQPXVm
Bok Kyu Kwon & Hyun Chul Kim, Bioethics and Law, (Ewha Woman’s University
Press, 2009)
http://goo.gl/TznVZb
Young Ki Bae & Kyo Hun Jin, Bioethics and Ethics Education (The Institute of
Korean Studies, 2011)
http://goo.gl/VPcQIn

Se Hyuk Oh, Legal Regulation of Bioethical Issues and it’s Limitation – Focusing
on Withdrawing of Life-Sustaining Treatment and Organ Procurement &
Allocation (Joong-Ang Legal Institute, 2009)
http://goo.gl/Vr1yXm
In Hoi Park, The Preview of Bioethics General Act (Ewha Institute for Biomedical
Law and Ethics, 2008)
http://goo.gl/EflJba
Seok Bae Lee, Right to Life and Right of Self-Determination in Bioethics, (Ewha
Institute for Biomedical Law and Ethics, 2007)
http://goo.gl/V094Sm
Dong Yil Shin, Controlling Biotechnology: Recent Debate (Korean Institute for
Criminology, 2007)
http://goo.gl/xPXuUV
C. Reports
Life 2011 (SeongSan Bioethics Research Center, 2011)
http://goo.gl/yTrzob
Bioethics and Definition (SeongSan Bioethics Research Center, 2011)
http://goo.gl/4nH717
Mi Young Lee, “Produce” and “Provide” Eggs in the Current Society (National
Human Rights Commission of Korea, 2006)
http://goo.gl/S6RkZU

Police Use of Force
Introduction:
Moving away from right to life issues, we come to the question of the use of
force by police. As is the case with many countries, Korea faces the question of
what degree of force may be used by the police in dealing with alleged criminals.
Certainly the issue is also a bit delicate given the use of the police as an
instrument of suppression during the days before full democracy – for instance,
the infamous, violent repression of student protests in Gwangju in 1980. Even
now, there are some questions about what kind of force is appropriate in dealing
with protests. What follows is a survey of the international norms followed by the
implementation of these norms in Korea and some key literature focusing on the
issue.
I. In the News
A. News Stories
Police Force, Used Taser Guns to Quell Workers of Ssangyong Automobile
Company (2009)
http://goo.gl/OK8G97
The Tragedy in Yongsan, “Police Force Violated Duty of Care” (2010)
http://goo.gl/mSM9QG
The Democratic Party, Complaint about Using a Truck-Mounted Water Cannon in
the Biting Cold to People (2011)
http://goo.gl/lcaIhf
Death because of Taser gun… Government Has Responsibility Partially (2009)
http://goo.gl/ddkZDu
MB Administration Purchased Policy Suppress Equipment
http://goo.gl/fgJV0Q
B. Videos
‘No More Water Cannon to People’ – The Director of the National Police Agency
Answered “As Much As We Won’t Use”(?) (2011)
http://goo.gl/Ol4fdG
Repression Gangjeong Town by Jeju Police Force (2012)
http://goo.gl/qb36gs

“Police Force Aggressively Use Guns and Other Weapons?” (2011)
http://goo.gl/CtlW4B
No.483 – “Should He be Killed?”(The Truth of Jinju Gun Incident) (MBC PD
Diary)
http://goo.gl/glXUMr
Article 3, 5
http://goo.gl/xWxV2P
III Korea Law Sources
Articles 7 & 29
http://goo.gl/1QcZKf
B. Key Cases
Supreme Court of Korea 2004. 5. 13 Sentence 2003 Da57956 Decision
http://goo.gl/Ii5m6B
Supreme Court of Korea 1991. 9. 10 Sentence 91 DA19913 Decision
http://goo.gl/GAnFRz
Appellate Court in Busan 2005. 12. 22 Sentence 2003 Na18432 Decision
http://goo.gl/PtpbTV
Appellate Court in Seoul 2006. 11. 16 Sentence 2006 Na43790 Decision
http://goo.gl/sIWJOZ
C. Legislation
Act on the Performance of Duties by Police Officers
http://goo.gl/kXJiKJ
The Law on Assembly and Demonstration
http://goo.gl/k1Xxli
The State Tort Liability Act
http://goo.gl/m4S2I1
D. Regulations
Decree of Act on the Performance of Duties by Police Officers
http://goo.gl/vLj9CB

Decree of the Law on Assembly and Demonstration
http://goo.gl/emePNj
Regulation of the Law on Assembly and Demonstration
http://goo.gl/R4iTBx
Regulation of the State Tort Liability Act
http://goo.gl/NyTyNx
Decree of the State Tort Liability Act
http://goo.gl/37q1ZS
http://goo.gl/WygvX9
TEL: 1331, 02-2125-9800
http://goo.gl/c81LGf
TEL: 02-2125-9720
http://goo.gl/Q6cqSR
TEL: 02-2125-9870
http://goo.gl/gqEUwu
TEL: 02-2125-9970
http://goo.gl/dF1MLd

TEL: 02-2125-9620
http://goo.gl/huXHnm
TEL: 02-2125-9670
http://goo.gl/hZs6Dn
1.3 The National Police Agency
1.3.1 Director for Inspection & Public Complaints
Inspection and planning Division
TEL: 02) 3150 – 0425
http://goo.gl/v54ij7
1.3.2 Inspection in charge Division
TEL: 02) 3150 – 2124
http://goo.gl/DyaePN
1.3.3 Human Right Center
Crime Victim Division
TEL: 02) 3150 – 2239
http://goo.gl/nmeJ0k
Human Right Division
TEL: 02) 3150 – 2639
http://goo.gl/9UpuOm
IV. Scholarship
A. Books
Ki Ho Lee, A Study on Police Work and Using Weapons (Korea Policy Research,
1993)
http://goo.gl/KmUfzN
Kyeing Sin Park, Fight Back Against All Power <Homo Resistance> (Happy Story,
2011)
http://goo.gl/NOnDuU

Chang Suk Park, Public Law: A study on Limitation of Using Weapons by Police
(Hanyang University Law Research, 2011)
http://goo.gl/fJfvgS
Chang Kook Kwon, Article: The Limitation of Policing Related to Police Stop &
Questioning
(Korea Criminal Policy Association, 2011)
http://goo.gl/J2HTWH
Young Hyun Yoo & Jong Oh Kim, A Study on Human Rights Infringement and
Countermeasures through Police Investigation Process (Korean Law Association,
2009)
http://goo.gl/LWBP0Z
Sang Hae Lee, Critical Consideration of Justification on Torturing for Preventing
Police from Danger (Korea Compared Public Law Association, 2009)
http://goo.gl/ReJ0sa
C. Reports
Report of Jeju Gangjeong Village Human Rights Violation (Research Group of
Gangjeong Human Rights Violation, 2012)
http://goo.gl/8nj5gS
The Lawyer association for Democratic Socialism (A Candlelight White Paper,
2010)
http://goo.gl/k8SPUO

UDHR Article 4
No one shall be held in slavery or servitude; slavery and the slave trade
shall be prohibited in all their forms.

Immigrant Workers
Introduction:
As the Korean population has declined, and given the desire by young people to
obtain college education and white-collar employment, immigrant workers have
become a part of the landscape in the Korean workplace. However, some
problems with the current system have been noted. For instance, Korea has
memoranda of understanding with many developing countries. There is some
concern that workers coming to Korea from those counties may face exploitation
or face a system that is difficult to navigate. This increases the likelihood that
such immigrants might overstay their visas or work illegally, which consequently
puts them at even greater risk for exploitation. Some human rights
organizations are on record as requesting that the Ministry of Employment and
Labor withdraw the Revised Employment Permit System that started in August
2012 for these very reasons.
I. In the News.
A. News Stories
‘Slave Market’ Immigrant Workers Driven Out
http://goo.gl/sIJcfZ
Guideline for Ministry of Employment and Labor Which Exploits the Labor of
Immigrant Workers
http://goo.gl/FTXrkv
The Death of One Emigrant Worker “Stop a Brutal Crackdown”
http://goo.gl/PwfHeQ
The Injustice – Immigrant Workers Who Cannot Receive Severance Pay
http://goo.gl/H0cxg8
B. Videos
The Solitary Death of One Emigrant Worker, Hangyeore TV (2011)
http://goo.gl/TO7zwd
Documentary from Emigrant Worker, Kosha Media (2009)
http://goo.gl/BqICP4
Story of Cambodian Female Emigrant Worker, MWTV (2013)
http://goo.gl/PB2tpH

Human Rights of Emigrant Worker within the Employment Permit System, MWTV
(2010)
http://goo.gl/Iihax5
Section 4
http://goo.gl/i7ZfGf
International Convention on the Protection of All Migrant Workers and Their
Families
http://goo.gl/tpDu2t
Article 6, Section 2
http://goo.gl/w7UpKX
B. Key Cases
Supreme Court of Korea 2005. 11. 10 Sentence 2005 Da 50034 Decision
http://goo.gl/wUrHbW
Constitutional Court 2007. 8. 30. Ja 2004 Hunma 670
http://goo.gl/vy5Mw2
Seoul South Local Court 2007. 6. 22 Sentence 2006 Gadan 8393 Decision
http://goo.gl/afzzi6
C. Legislation
The Law about Employment of Immigrant Workers
http://goo.gl/74EqNl
The Labor Standards Law Article 5
http://goo.gl/1EpHU1
Occupation Safety and Health Acts
http://goo.gl/FwhhGy
D. Regulations
Regulations of the Law About Employment of Immigrant Workers
http://goo.gl/rrFBRr

Act on Foreign Workers’ Employment, etc.
http://goo.gl/z6DC62
The Labor Standards Acts
http://goo.gl/QOfqbt
Enforcement Decree of The Labor Standards Acts
http://goo.gl/wlq41F
Occupation Safety and Health Acts
http://goo.gl/4Uh9Ar
Enforcement Decree of the Occupational Safety and Health Act
http://goo.gl/EGNr5c
http://goo.gl/lPnj6N
TEL: 1331, 02-2125-9800
http://goo.gl/ImJkIz
TEL: 02-2125-9720
http://goo.gl/VbfQDw
TEL: 02-2125-9870
http://goo.gl/ag6yMR

TEL: 02-2125-9970
http://goo.gl/FfmqF9
TEL: 02-2125-9620
http://goo.gl/6w7ABu
TEL: 02-2125-9670
http://goo.gl/6w7ABu
1.3 Commissioner of Korea Immigrant Service
1.3.1 Director General of Immigration Policy
Immigration Planning Division
TEL. 02-2110-4025
http://goo.gl/K9qrjd
Border Control Division
TEL.02-2110-4039
http://goo.gl/8PiaYR
Visa & Residence Division, Immigration Call Center
TEL.02-2110-4070
http://goo.gl/87cuQW
1.3.2 Director General of Nationality & Integration Policy
Immigration Policy Division
TEL.02-2110-4108
http://goo.gl/jdFBx5
IV. Scholarship
A. Books
Nam Chul Lee, Basic Research for Human Resource Development of Migrant
Workers’ Children and International Marriage (Korean occupational ability
development business, 2009)
http://goo.gl/H43qwP

Yeon Sik Jung, A Study in the Improvement of Transportation for Migrant
Workers in Korea (Korea Transportation Research, 2010)
http://goo.gl/u65oSt
Dong Hee Nam, The Basic Knowledge of Law in Daily Life for Migrant Workers
(Garim M&B, 1999)
http://goo.gl/wu6yrK
Boo Ha Lee, The Freedom of Choice to Foreign Worker’s Workplace
(International Constitution Academy, 2011)
http://goo.gl/0ZM1iQ
Zoon Ki Ko, Actual Conditions, Legal Problems and Proposal on Transfer of
Business or Workplace of Migrant Workers (Korean Comparison Labor
Jurisprudence Society, 2011)
http://goo.gl/4CH3Sy
Jae Chul Rho, Problems and Solutions of Migrant Workers Undocumented
(Korean Comparison Labor Jurisprudence Society, 2010)
http://goo.gl/DYdshQ
C. Reports
Basic Research for the Foreigners’ Human Rights (Korean Migrant Human Rights
Center, 2010)
http://goo.gl/zrF3ov
Actual Condition and Policy Tasks for Emigrant Workers (KLI Korea Labor
Research,2002)
http://goo.gl/YUgXHV
Debate for the Protecting Human Rights of the Undocumented Foreign Workers
(Korean Migrant Human Rights Center, 2007)
http://goo.gl/r4xUEf

Human Trafficking & Sex Trafficking
Introduction:
Human trafficking, including sex trafficking, is a big problem worldwide.
Unfortunately, Korea is no exception. There is concern about victims who are
trafficked to Korea and about the exploitation of young Korean women lured
abroad with offers of employment only to find themselves victims of trafficking.
To combat trafficking, in 2004, Korea enacted the Act On The Prevention Of Sex
Traffic And Protection, Etc. of victims thereof. This section will discuss this law
and other laws and as well as institutions in Korea that have been implemented
to fight human trafficking.
I. In the News
A. News Stories
The U.S. Government Stated “Compulsive Prostitution in North Korea and Sex
Trafficking in South Korea Are Serious”
http://goo.gl/BwDCmf
Sex Trafficking Abroad is an International Crime
http://goo.gl/oUEDPD
B. Videos
The Women’s Escape, Knowledge of Channel E, EBS (2007)
http://goo.gl/jKuIvs
The U.S. Government Designated North Korea as the Worst Nation in Human
Trafficking Again, YTN, (2011)
http://goo.gl/pU0AYl
Business Owners of Private Loan Traffic in Women with a Vast Debt to Japan,
MBC (2010)
http://goo.gl/pr7GUi
Article 4
http://goo.gl/4e16xq

Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation
of the Prostitution of Others
Article 143
http://goo.gl/8Chjl2
Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation
of the Prostitution of Others and Final Protocol
http://goo.gl/cGhYS9
Article 37
http://goo.gl/cc0k33
B. Key Cases
Supreme Court 2009.5.14, 2009 Do 2223, Decision
http://goo.gl/CVGtSq
Supreme Court 2011.5.26, 2010 Do 6090, Decision
http://goo.gl/ZU87nz
C. Legislation
The Law Related to Punishment of Prostitution Agency
http://goo.gl/Zj2lAc
Criminal Law Article 288
http://goo.gl/zKgQPl
Civil Law Article 103
http://goo.gl/rqaVdG
D. Regulations
Regulation Related to Prevention of Sex Trafficking and Protection of Victims.
http://goo.gl/ok6tmq
Enforcement Decree of Regulation Related to Prevention of Sex Trafficking and
Protection of Victims
http://goo.gl/Wyt9Jt

TEL: 1331, 02-2125-9800
http://goo.gl/14UScX
TEL: 02-2125-9720
http://goo.gl/fxlDnC
TEL: 02-2125-9870
http://goo.gl/nIHo6q
TEL: 02-2125-9970
http://goo.gl/4mNnxE
TEL: 02-2125-9620
http://goo.gl/S2iVnf
TEL: 02-2125-9670
http://goo.gl/ASXZoq
TEL: 02-2110-3266 Jung Yeon Park
http://goo.gl/ChglVX

http://goo.gl/6j0Sxl
http://goo.gl/4znnCp
1.3 Supreme Prosecutors’ Office
1.3.1 Online Public Service Center
TEL: 1301 (If mobile phone: local code+1301)
http://goo.gl/0cxYMw
1.4.1 Women’s & Youth Rights Promotion Bureau
Women’s & Youth Rights Policy Division
TEL: 02)2075-8741 Chang-haeng Choi
http://goo.gl/gD8Mh9
Women’s Right Support Division
TEL: 02)2075-8761 Hyeon Joo Hong
http://goo.gl/ibxWhE
IV. Scholarship
A. Books
Guk Jo, Sexual Trafficking (Saram Senggak, 2004)
http://goo.gl/ReOFjY
Jae In Lee, Politics of Sexual Trafficking (Hanul, 2006)
http://goo.gl/gxAfMc
Editorial Department, Research for the Prevention of the Habitual Practice of
Youth Sexual Trafficking (National Youth Policy Institute, 2004)
http://goo.gl/759D1b
Young Ran Lee, Legislative Policies for Minimizing Sex Trafficking (Korean Law
Study, 2002)
http://goo.gl/k2SkUc

Kyeng Jae Lee, Valuation and Proposal on the Prostitution Act 2004 (Korean
Criminal Policy Study, 2009)
http://goo.gl/fMGtep
Sang Gyu Lim, Necessity and Problems of Special Sex trafficking Law (Korean
Criminal Policy Study, 2005)
http://goo.gl/OccGju
C. Reports
Survey for the Sexual Trafficking in 2010
http://goo.gl/dRdZHW
Report of the Sexual Trafficking in South Korea
http://goo.gl/LtFfp6

Comfort Women
Introduction:
Few topics stir greater emotions in Korea than the issue of comfort women –
Korean women who were forced into prostitution to service Japanese soldiers
during the Second World War. It is a hard story of human rights abuse and of
how those abuses are sometimes ignored due to political expediency. These
women, who are aging in years, still maintain their vigilant call for justice.
I. In the News
A. News Stories
Japanese Mayor: Wartime Sex Slaves Were Necessary
http://goo.gl/DrU49u
Victims of Sexual Slavery to Be Given English Voice
http://goo.gl/035ocI
A Testimony of a Grandmother Who Worked As a Comfort Woman
http://goo.gl/RPDddW
B. Videos
The Murmuring1~3, Young Ju Byeon, 1995, 1996, 1999
http://goo.gl/fBnXVl
Do Not Call Comfort Women, EBS a Portrait of the Period / 2007
http://goo.gl/WZ1oIk
To Give a Red Rose on Wednesdays, Assembly of Comfort Women for 14 years,
EBS Knowledge Channel E / 2007
http://goo.gl/l2w8eY
Let History Remember, the Testimony of Comfort Women, KBS Modern People’s
History, 2005
http://goo.gl/I4xFIQ
Comfort Women, No Cut VIEW, 2011
http://goo.gl/ljjdqq

Article 4
http://goo.gl/0CdOu5
The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women
Article 6
http://goo.gl/MUfd1Z
Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of
Discrimination against Women
http://goo.gl/XoDZNJ
Article 34
http://goo.gl/TnLI83
B. Key Cases
Constitutional Court, 2006 Hunma 788, 2011.8.30
http://goo.gl/EiBuX2
C. Legislation
Act on Livelihood Stability and Memorial Services, etc. for Former Comfort
Women Victims Drafted into the Japanese Forces under Japanese Colonial Rule
http://goo.gl/s4vxMN
D. Regulations
Regulation on Livelihood Stability and Memorial Services, etc. for Former
Comfort Women Victims Drafted into the Japanese Forces under Japanese
Colonial Rule
http://goo.gl/EXfZfR

TEL: 1331, 02-2125-9800
http://goo.gl/lQq5th
TEL: 02-2125-9720
http://goo.gl/wN4YoW
TEL: 02-2125-9870
http://goo.gl/LPm6wx
TEL: 02-2125-9970
http://goo.gl/ufbCFJ
TEL: 02-2125-9620
http://goo.gl/07lHSC
TEL: 02-2125-9670
http://goo.gl/MtpC0r
TEL: 02-2110-3266 Jung Yeon Park
http://goo.gl/26MlKG

http://goo.gl/OeAMB6
http://goo.gl/g3puCc
TEL: 02)2075-8741 Choi, Chang-haeng
http://goo.gl/tqWkjU
TEL: 02)2075-8761 Hong, Hyeon Joo
http://goo.gl/dEuK4s
IV. Scholarship
A. Books
Mi Hyang Yoon, Wednesdays for 20 years: The hope of Chorus from Comfort
Women (Woong Jin Think Big, 2010)
http://goo.gl/cfalws
Onuma Yasyaki, Japanese Want to Apologize: The Fund for Asia Women and the
Problem of Comfort Women (Strategy and Culture, 2008)
http://goo.gl/Oi9krv
Jeong Sun An, They Cannot Go Back to Hometown: A Comfort Woman (Beautiful
People, 2007)
http://goo.gl/mJjwvD
Jin Sung Jeong, A Sexual Slavery for Japanese Military: A Reality of Problem of
Comfort Women and a Movement for the Solution (Seoul National University
Publication, 2004)
http://goo.gl/8Io1Vu
Yeong Suk Moon, A Study on the Problem of Comfort Women (Dong A University
International Graduation School, 2005)
http://goo.gl/Ydsk7R

Jeong Ran Kim, A Study on the Recognition and Movement of Comfort Women
(Ehwa Women’s University Graduation School, 2004)
http://goo.gl/gzzHR5
Ae li Lee, A Report on the Fact of Mobilization of Comfort Women (Kyeong Nam
University Education Graduation School, 2004)
http://goo.gl/kqdpbY
Su Jo Yang, The Reality of Comfort Women and Compulsory Mobilization of
Japan (Chung Nam Unveristy Education Graduation School, 2004)
http://goo.gl/l3g4Y5
C. Reports
Sources Related to Comfort Women (Ministry of Gender Equality and Family,
2004)
http://goo.gl/dqrqRP
The Basic Collection of Comfort Women (Minister of Gender Equality, 2005)
http://goo.gl/IFzCxm
Review of Resolution of Comfort Women
http://goo.gl/oQ47aG

UDHR Article 5
No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading
treatment or punishment.

Torture
Introduction:
Torture is a serious violation of human rights that is prohibited by international
conventions and treaties. Torture was one of the first issues that was dealt with
by the United Nations, as torture infringes upon the very heart and nature of
political freedoms. In 1949, the first measures to abolish corporal punishment
were established in colonial territories. South Korea is a signatory of the
Convention against Torture, and has been taking measures in implementing
regulations and legislation in order to strengthen and further prevent the use of
torture in society.
I. In the News
A. News Stories
Health Professionals Involved in Concealing Torture Evidence
http://goo.gl/w9BFYm
The Recovery and Healing of Laid-off Ssang Yong Workers
http://goo.gl/y7xyLh
B. Videos
The War Against Torture, MBC Now We Can Say It (2000)
http://goo.gl/DmgkEc
Torture was Used by Prosecution – Seo Se Won Coffin Scandal, MBC Morning
Special (2005)
http://goo.gl/2gyE3o
Article 5
http://goo.gl/ABmazs
Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment
or Punishment
http://goo.gl/MoKIwW

Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or
Degrading Treatment or Punishment
http://goo.gl/cSG5fC
Article 12
http://goo.gl/tHmokm
B. Key Cases
Supreme Court, 2011.10.27 SunKo 2011 Da 54709 Decision
http://goo.gl/HJ3nyX
Supreme Court, 2011.1.13 SunKo 2010 Da 53419 Decision
http://goo.gl/VjcKTB
Supreme Court, 1983.9.27 SunKo 83 Do 1953 Decision
http://goo.gl/uoXMk8
C. Legislation
Criminal Procedure
Section 200, 309, 310, 310-2
http://goo.gl/rBtAFO
D. Government Agency or Legislative Committee
http://goo.gl/fhaVDS
Director-General for Correctional Policy
TEL: 02-2110-3007 Yeong Gi Song
http://goo.gl/wrHmq4

TEL: 1331, 02-2125-9800
http://goo.gl/IB4XSA
TEL: 02-2125-9720
http://goo.gl/g5sOXm
TEL: 02-2125-9870
http://goo.gl/g5sOXm
TEL: 02-2125-9970
http://goo.gl/iwZhcy
TEL: 02-2125-9620
http://goo.gl/7fsjQ3
TEL: 02-2125-9670
http://goo.gl/wI9W6h
IV. Scholarship
A. Books
The Korean Rehabilitation Center for Torture Victims, Torture: Death of Human
Rights (Hankyoreh Newspaper, 2004)
http://goo.gl/CBo55I

Lone Jacobsen et al., Survivors of Torture: Trauma and Rehabilitation
(Hyunmunsa, 2003)
http://goo.gl/0x1Df9
B. Academic Journals and Reports
The Dirt Traces of Torture: The Death of the Thick and Young (Editorial
Department, 1987)
http://goo.gl/FbHo3a
The Spoils of Torture Left on Humans (New Family, 2001)
http://goo.gl/rqzEcE
The Confessions of an Experienced Executioner of Torture (Practice Culture,
2011)
http://goo.gl/3tbmas
Torture Report from the Other Side of the World (New Family, 2002)
http://goo.gl/k02J8P
Unforgotten People: Go Gwang Soo – A Soul Chained by Torture (Criticizing
History, 2003)
http://goo.gl/lfeADp
C. Reports
International Symposium for the Domestic Application of Optional Protocol to
The Convention against Torture (NHRCK, 2009)
http://goo.gl/oF6eSt
Survey for Violation of the Human Rights of Torturing Victims (NHRCK, 2009)
http://goo.gl/iCD9NC
Doctors’ Practical Guide from the Istanbul Protocol
http://goo.gl/Fx9ECn
Attorneys’ Practical Guide from the Istanbul Protocol
http://goo.gl/LhDyRa

Illegal Detention, Illegal Arrest
Introduction:
Under Korean Criminal Procedure, a person may be arrested or detained if a
warrant is issued. Additionally, a person may be arrested or detained without
warrant if the person is committing a crime when the police are present at place
of the crime. However, it is alleged by human rights groups that many illegal
arrests and illegal detentions take place, which results in the violation of human
rights. In this section, we will look at the current debate surrounding illegal
arrests and illegal detention including measures suggested to prevent such
human rights violations.
I. In the News
A. News Stories
Human Rights Commission “Detention of Illegal Migrant Workers is a Violation of
Human Rights”
http://goo.gl/k8MTzC
Police Arrested 5 College Students Who Attended ‘Peaceful Unification
Conference’…Korean Association of Universities Said It Was an “Illegal Arrest
without Warrant”
http://goo.gl/sgFcZ8
B. Videos
Blockade Square, Human Rights Arrests, MBC Producer’s Notebook (2009)
http://goo.gl/Z7lfsp
String of Journalists Arrested, MBC Morning Live (2009)
http://goo.gl/n9LOLR
Article 5
http://goo.gl/cFTrDC
International Convention on Civil and Political Rights
Article 9
http://goo.gl/BGdbiV

Article 12
http://goo.gl/8AY9yA
B. Key Cases
Korea Constitutional Court 2002. 7. 18. 2000Hunma327 Decision
http://goo.gl/kh3NS5
Korea Constitutional Court 2003. 12. 18. 2001Hunma 163 Decisions
http://goo.gl/MSlasd
C. Legislation
Criminal Law Article 123, 124, 125
http://goo.gl/IIRVy8
Criminal Procedure Act Article 93, 201, 215, 417
http://goo.gl/76sZM4
State Compensation Act Article 2
http://goo.gl/jSOKrI
Criminal Compensation Act
http://goo.gl/OZQIWG
D. Regulation
Enforcement Decree of the State Compensation Act
http://goo.gl/4UsIv7
Enforcement Regulations of the State Compensation Act
http://goo.gl/uoqHKp
Enforcement Decree of the Criminal Compensation Act
http://goo.gl/tGSTHx
http://goo.gl/JlVXHV

http://goo.gl/UfQtds
TEL: 1331, 02-2125-9800
http://goo.gl/Rf4rE2
TEL: 02-2125-9720
http://goo.gl/vU9GrP
TEL: 02-2125-9870
http://goo.gl/juxUeW
TEL: 02-2125-9970
http://goo.gl/ymXjQH
TEL: 02-2125-9620
http://goo.gl/po82g0
TEL: 02-2125-9670
http://goo.gl/JGQsQZ

1.3 Prosecution Service
1.3.1 Supreme Prosecutors’ Office
Inspection Headquaters
TEL: 1301, 02-3480-2337
http://goo.gl/eMQtZ8
IV. Scholarship
A. Books
Young Seung Choi, Interrogation of a Suspect and Criminal Due Process
(Sechang Press, 2005)
http://goo.gl/bUjKVB
Hak Shin Kim, Digital Crime Investigation and Fundamental Right (Korean
Scientific Information, 2009)
http://goo.gl/Je8Qmj
B. Academic Journals and Reports
Tae Myeong Kim, Due Process of Law and Judicial Control over the Correction
(Korean Society for Correction Service, 2012)
http://goo.gl/xx55UT
Hee Tea Park, Confinement System in Revised Criminal Procedure (The Legal
Newspaper, 1996)
http://goo.gl/z88l4d
Mi Sook Park, International Human Rights Standard and Current Criminal
Procedure (Korean Institute of Criminology, 2000)
http://goo.gl/lzdfEV

UDHR Article 7
All are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination
to equal protection of the law. All are entitled to equal protection
against any discrimination in violation of this Declaration and against
any incitement to such discrimination.

Racial Discrimination
Introduction:
The number of people coming from other countries to Korea has been increasing
each year. For example, according to Ministry of Security and Public
Administration, in 2013 the number of non-Koreans residing in the country is
1,445,631, which is 2.8% of the population. Immigrant workers and
multicultural families are becoming a part of Korean society. However, there are
concerns that within our homogenous society, the human rights of non-native
residents and multicultural families may suffer some forms of discrimination.
This section examines the current situation of racial discrimination in Korea and
introduces materials and systems that are in place to correct and prevent racial
discrimination.
I. In the News
A. News Stories
[Sad Children from Multicultural Families in Korea] The Scarlet Letter
http://goo.gl/DOqVdj
[Sad Children from Multicultural Families in Korea]There Is No Way against
Racial Discrimination
http://goo.gl/cDX6XF
Jisung Park Faced Racism…Do Koreans Have Every Reason to Be Angry?
http://goo.gl/dM9CAF
An International Student from Kenya
http://goo.gl/nltYu5
NHRCK Said That “the Expression ‘Black Face and White Teeth’ by Tae-Kyun Kim
is Racial Discrimination”
http://goo.gl/S57UrH
B. Videos
EBS, Knowledge of Channel e (686) All People, Findings of Discrimination 2nd
Part (December 2010)
http://goo.gl/bfakpz
Forum about Sex and Racial Discrimination Matter in Korea Society (December
2011)
http://goo.gl/1EjPsA

Article 2
http://goo.gl/qD8z6M
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
http://goo.gl/eBh4CM
International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination
(CERD)
http://goo.gl/uIW8lZ
Article 11
http://goo.gl/BvKWFf
B. Key Cases
Supreme Court 2009. 4. 23. Sungo 2008 Do 11595 Decision [Fraud ㆍPromotion
of Information and Communications Network Utilization, and Violation of
Information Protection Laws] [Gong 2009 Sang,792]
http://goo.gl/Cfbf9m
Seoul Southern District Court 2007. 11. 22. Sungo 2005 Gohap69 Decision (Ga.
Defamation by Publication Na. Insult Da. Lions of Article Defamation)
http://goo.gl/L4oDwX
C. Legislation
National Human Rights Commission Act
http://goo.gl/1cuYoO
D. Regulations
Declaration on Article 14 of International Convention on the Elimination of All
Forms of Racial Discrimination
http://goo.gl/xdd2Br

http://goo.gl/pmdUrS
http://goo.gl/L7LfHn
TEL: 1331, 02-2125-9800
http://goo.gl/Q0nJVW
TEL: 02-2125-9720
http://goo.gl/gTn4gZ
TEL: 02-2125-9870
http://goo.gl/rLXXOH
TEL: 02-2125-9970
http://goo.gl/QtyYZo
TEL: 02-2125-9620
http://goo.gl/Crhuoo

TEL: 02-2125-9670
http://goo.gl/exuSdF
IV. Scholarship
A. Books
Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (National Human Rights
Commission of Korea, 2005)
http://goo.gl/nI28zd
Jun-il Lee, Anti-Discrimination Law (Korea University Press, 2007)
http://goo.gl/W5UYfE
Eung Ryul Choi, Seung Min Jeong, A Study on the Hate Crime by Racial
Discrimination in America (Victim Society of Korea, 2005)
http://goo.gl/lrhQRF
Hong Kyu Park, International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of
Racial Discrimination (Kyungnam University Labor and Welfare Institute, 1988)
http://goo.gl/FlJtq7
Sih Hyun Cho, Research: Monitoring the Implementation Process of the
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (The Korean
Society of Human Rights Law, 1998)
http://goo.gl/ZP4c91
C. Reports
Concluding Observations of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial
Discrimination: on the Eleventh and Twelfth Periodic Report of the Republic of
Korea (The Korean Society of Human Rights Law, 2003)
http://goo.gl/sKpsh8
Eighth Periodic Report of the Republic of Korea under the Article 9 of the
International Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Racial Discrimination
(The Korean Society of Human Rights Law, 1996)
http://goo.gl/CCv7yG

Sex Discrimination
Introduction:
In December 2012, the Republic of Korea elected their first female president. In
addition, more and more women are entering the workplace in areas that include
medicine, education, and government. This shows that Korea has become more
serious about promoting gender equality. For instance, female students now
have a higher college entrance rate at 75% than do males at 70.2 %. This
carries over into the entry of women in public affairs. In the workforce, however,
there remains a concern that Korean women are underrepresented or that they
do not have proportional levels of responsibility. The number of high-ranking
female officials is still low. Currently there is no female mayor in Korea. The rate
of female senior managers is the lowest of Asian countries. Based on data from
the OECD, women in Korea have the worst chance of equal treatment at work
because so few women hold senior positions. Moreover, the wage gap between
men and women is double that of other OECD counties. Also, the OECD reports
that in 2005, female employment was at 52.1% as compared to an OECD
average of 56.1%. However, concerns about female employment are coupled
with concerns about the low birth rate in Korea which is the lowest of all OECD
countries with women aged 15 to 49 having just 1.1 babies, which is below
replacement levels.
Historically, Korea has been seen as a patriarchal society. In the modern age,
this leads to problems when it comes to figuring out how gender equality should
work in the Korean context. For instance, the “Hoju” or family registry system
became controversial and was abolished in the last decade, though many
families still utilize the system informally. In addition, there is a historic
preference for male children deeply rooted in Korea, though there is some
evidence that this trend is changing. For instance, according to a report listed
below, for 2013 the female to male birth ratio was 1.07. Moreover, while there
had been a ban on doctors discussing the sex of a fetus in order to prevent
abortions based on sex preference, in 2008 that law was overturned by the
Constitutional Court, claiming that the practice was no longer prevalent and that
parents had a right to know.
The following material chronicles concerns about sex discrimination and the
governmental structures in place to prevent it.

I. In the News
A. News Stories
Foreign Press Mention that “There Are Sex Discrimination Culture in Korea
beyond the Incident of Yoon, Chang-Jung”
http://goo.gl/NR0UJq
Sex Discrimination in Korea
http://goo.gl/HI6fvE
Sex Discrimination in the Korean Buddhist Jogye Order
http://goo.gl/VjUOlX
Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education & Training Mention that “There
is Still a Gender Gap for Employment
http://goo.gl/B7qPu5
Apology by the Former-Director Justice Park, Si-hwan
http://goo.gl/1kiWvT
Asiana Airlines Pressures Flight Attendants to Cancel Orders for Pants
http://goo.gl/GgrnwX
Looking for Gender Equality Society in Korea…
http://goo.gl/U6IbBT
The Social Status of Women in Korea
http://goo.gl/uH5MkH
B. Videos
Gender Equality in Korea is Now Ranked 107th in World… Remain in the Lower
Ranks
http://goo.gl/i4C6Sg
Gravity of Sexual Discrimination in the Workplace
http://goo.gl/htPwBN
Sex Discrimination in the Textbook
http://goo.gl/eiTBFF
Korean Companies Cannot Use the Woman Power Properly in Their Workplace
http://goo.gl/CPRxkR

No. 1183. The Reality Report – Women Discrimination, MBC Special Morning,
2004
http://goo.gl/cDDqUk
Women Power in Korea – Choi Sang Lim, the Director of Korean National Council
of Women, MBC Annual Project, 2006
http://goo.gl/GOCaor
http://goo.gl/0ZEDEE
B. International Convention and Treaties
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women
http://goo.gl/Fz206h
Convention on the Political Rights of Women
http://goo.gl/mt8nz1
Article 11
http://goo.gl/zOBJjA
B. Key Cases
Supreme Court 2005. 7. 8. Sungo 2005Do487 Decision
http://goo.gl/vg8dik
Supreme Court 2005. 7. 21 Sungo 2002Da13850 Decision
http://goo.gl/WqT2oC
Constitutional Court 1999. 12. 23. Ja 98Hunma363 Decision
http://goo.gl/ob5Cu9
Supreme Court 1955. 4. 15 Sungo 54Oh1 Decision
http://goo.gl/vXRrfZ
C. Legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Work Family Balance Assistance Act
http://goo.gl/FjXhi3
Trade Union and Labor Relations Adjustment Act
http://goo.gl/lcswZy

Women’s Enterprise Support Law
http://goo.gl/bLF1vz
Framework Act on Women’s Development
http://goo.gl/g2BzFC
D. Regulations
Enforcement Decree of Equal Employment Opportunity and Work Family Balance
Assistance
http://goo.gl/MuRpNg
Enforcement Rule of Equal Employment Opportunity and Work Family Balance
Assistance
http://goo.gl/IYLcgo
Enforcement Decree of Framework Act on Women’s Development
http://goo.gl/YUDdnn
TEL: 1331, 02-2125-9800
http://goo.gl/1d0STH
TEL: 02-2125-9720
http://goo.gl/L0xSd4
TEL: 02-2125-9870
http://goo.gl/w7t5Xu
TEL: 02-2125-9970
http://goo.gl/cs3WpB

TEL: 02-2125-9620
http://goo.gl/hO9QCz
TEL: 02-2125-9670
http://goo.gl/uR7g1F
TEL: 02-2110-3213~4 Jung Yeon Park
http://goo.gl/diu8gi
http://goo.gl/pwuP9f
http://goo.gl/hDJ2R9
1.3 Ministry of Employment and Labor
1.3.1 Labor Policy Office
Working Conditions Improvement Bureau
Working Conditions Improvement Division
TEL: 02-503-9732 Kwang Il Park
http://goo.gl/wAkhAq
Workers’ Welfare Division
TEL: 02-2110-7415 Jun Ha Choi
http://goo.gl/aDmqvZ
Equal Opportunity and Treatment Division
TEL: 02-2110-7400 Kwon Byeong Choi
http://goo.gl/LLkst0

Labor-Management Cooperation Bureau
Labor relations Support Division
TEL: 02-2110-7346 Hee Young Kim
http://goo.gl/H11EUj
1.3.2 Employment Policy Office
Equal Employment Policy Bureau
Women’s Employment Policy Division
TEL: 02-2110-7287 Beom Suk Kim
http://goo.gl/MslI31
1.3.3 Customer Center 1350
TEL: 02)2075-8741 Chang-haeng Choi
http://goo.gl/3kTji5
TEL: 02)2075-8761 Hyeon Joo Hong
http://goo.gl/mr6u0q
1.4.2 Women’s Policy Bureau
Women’s Policy Division
TEL: 02)2075-4631 Nan Sook Park
http://goo.gl/0IQdvp
Gender Impact Assessment Division
TEL: 02)2075-4651 Ka Ro Kim
http://goo.gl/EEuLVc
Women’s Resources Development Division
TEL: 02)2075-4661 Keum Soon Lee
http://goo.gl/fEQF8a
Career-interrupted Women’s Economic Promotion Division
TEL: 02)2075-4671 Eun Hee Lee
http://goo.gl/J74oxP

IV. Scholarship
A. Books
Kwon In Sook, The Story About Equal Rights of the Sexes/ (Cheong-nyun Sa,
2007)
http://goo.gl/dHDQIp
Lee Sue Yeon, A Study on the Realization of National Integration and Equal
Society (Korean Women’s Development Institute, 2006)
http://goo.gl/3BZOpl
Jung Bu Hyo, If You Can Avoid it, Enjoy it (Muhan, 2003)
http://goo.gl/EoXnFw
Kim Young Ran, The Change of Women’s Social Status in Korea (Pearl S. Buck
Foundation Korea, 2010)
http://goo.gl/XvtsIq
Oh Byeong Seon, Gender Equality and Affirmative Action (Korean Association of
Legal Philosophy, 2001)
http://goo.gl/30cXic
Eom Pan Ho, Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination
against Women and Equal between Men and Women (Korea Comparative Public
Law Association, 2002)
http://goo.gl/p1ippY
C. Reports
Statistics: the Quality of Korean Women’s Life Index in 2012 (Statistics Korea,
Ministry of Gender Equality & Family, 2012)
http://goo.gl/JWfzgs
Strategy Paper About Gender Equality in Welfare State (Korean Women link,
2012)
http://goo.gl/RPKmSl
2012 Guideline for Gender Equality Welfare State: 4W (Korean Women link,
2012)
http://goo.gl/I99jrc

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