South Korea
The Republic of Korea (South Korea) is a democracy that generally respects civil, political, and socio-economic rights, although significant human rights concerns persist. The government has inadequately addressed pervasive discrimination against women, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people, racial and ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities. Excessive restrictions also remain on freedom of expression, association, and peaceful assembly.
In 2020, the South Korean government implemented important public health measures to protect against the spread of Covid-19, but aspects of its response raised serious privacy rights concerns.
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The US-Korea Free Trade Agreement
Annex 22-B: A Missed Opportunity on Workers’ Rights in North Korea
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News
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‘Family’ in South Korea Should Include Same-Sex Couples
Revise Laws to Recognize Diversity in Families
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South Korea: Backtracking on Rights Protections
Address North Korea Concerns, Plight of Marginalized Groups
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South Korea: Promote Human Rights in North Korea
Coalition Urges President Moon to Take Stronger Stance on Abuses
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South Korea: Scrap Bill Shielding North Korean Government
Law Would Block South Koreans from Sending Materials North
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South Korea Sentence for Online Sexual Violence a Start
Services, Education, and Broader Change Needed to Combat Deep Gender Inequity
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South Korea Partially Recognizes Reproductive Rights
Draft Law an Improvement, but Still No Freedom to Choose
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South Korea: Stop Intimidating North Korean Human Rights Groups
Political Crackdown with Targeted Reviews, Inspections Prompts Fears
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Thinking Beyond Punishment to Combat Digital Sex Crimes in South Korea
New Measures an Important First Step, But More is Needed
