National Human Rights Commission of Korea Annual Report 2019
I. Survey of the Effectiveness of Sexual Harassment Remedies
Through a survey of the effectiveness of sexual harassment remedies, the Commission
monitored the channels used by victims to get remedies, the applicable laws and institutions, and
actions taken by the relevant institutions to assess the effectiveness of sexual harassment remedies
and victim protection. To make regulatory and institutional improvements, it also reviewed user
responsibility to ensure that sexual harassment victims can continue to work, as well as receive
support from the state .
in-house channels are more likely to be mentally and physically challenged, to experience jobcurrent grievance procedures do not provide effective remedies, nor do they help victims keep
their job.
Based on the findings, the Commission proposed several options, including more legally
binding user obligations, extended application of the occupational health and safety insurance for
victims of sexual harassment, improved grievance procedures, and more counseling support to
promote gender-equality in the workplace. It will also consult and meet with experts for policy
recommendations.
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related difficulties, and to have relations issues with their co-workers. This indicates that the
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The survey showed that, compared to those who choose not to report, those who report through