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South Korea: Conviction of Woman Seeking Abortion Exposes Government Failure to Guarantee Access to Vital Healthcare
The South Korean government must dismantle all barriers that deny women and girls their sexual and reproductive health and rights.
March 4, 2026
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South Korea: Life Sentence for Ex-President Yoon a Significant Step Towards Accountability
Today’s guilty verdict and life sentence for former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is an important step towards accountability.
February 19, 2026
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South Korea: Death Penalty Call for Ex-President Yoon a Step Backward for Human Rights
Seeking the death penalty for former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is a step backward.
January 13, 2026
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South Korea/Israel/OPT: HD Hyundai machinery used in West Bank demolitions
These demolitions resulted in the forced displacement of approximately 250 Palestinians and damaged the livelihoods of hundreds of others.
March 27, 2025
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South Korea: Martial Law Must Not Be Used to Restrict Human Rights
Even if a public emergency is declared, the rule of law must still prevail. Martial law cannot and must not…
December 3, 2024
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If Society is to Change, People with Disabilities Must be Included in the Fight
In honor of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we want to highlight disability rights activist Kyung Seok Park, who…
December 3, 2024
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South Korea: Supreme Court Ruling a Historic Victory for Same-sex Couples
Today’s ruling is a historic victory for equality and human rights in South Korea. The Court has taken a significant…
July 18, 2024
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Explainer: Seven ways the coronavirus affects human rights
The outbreak of the coronavirus (2019-nCov) that started in the Chinese city of Wuhan (Hubei province) in late 2019 has been declared…
February 10, 2020
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Generation Z Ranks Climate Change Highest as Vital Issue of our Time in Amnesty International Survey
Climate change leads as one of the most important issues facing the world, according to a major new survey of…
December 9, 2019
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Criminalization of Sex Between Men in Military in South Korea Fuels Violence, Abuse and Discrimination
Gay and trans soldiers in South Korea face violence, harassment and pervasive discrimination due to the criminalization of consensual sex…
July 11, 2019
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Korea peace talks: A missed opportunity for human rights
Responding to the joint declaration following talks between the leaders of North and South Korea at Panmunjeom, Amnesty International’s East…
April 27, 2018
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South Korea: Stop criminalization of abortion
The South Korean government must withdraw proposed rules that would increase the penalty for doctors who perform illegal abortions, said…
October 28, 2016