Information on the Implementation of
the Convention on the Rights of
Persons with Disabilities in the Republic of
Korea
8. Article 12. Equal recognition before the law.................................................. 14
8.1
Possible violation of the right to self-determination of persons with
disabilities under the Guardianship System............................................... 14
9. Article 14. Liberty and security of the person ............................................... 15
9.1
Limited access to remedies for facility inmates due to limited claims for
relief under the Habeas Corpus Relief Act ................................................ 15
9.2
Lack of understanding of the provision of reasonable accommodation for
institutionalized persons with disabilities ................................................... 16
9.3
Excessive involuntary hospitalization of persons with mental disabilities .. 16
10. Article 16. Freedom from exploitation, violence and abuse ......................... 18
10.1 Prevalence of human rights violations of persons with disabilities in facilities
due to an inadequate system to protect whistleblowers ............................ 18
11. Article 19. Living independently and being included in the community ..... 19
11.1 System insufficient in protecting rights and supporting the independence of
persons with developmental disabilities .................................................... 19
11.2 Limited users eligible to use the Activity Assistant Services for Persons with
Disabilities ................................................................................................. 21
11.3 Lack of support for Independent living by deinstitutionalization of persons
with disabilities. ......................................................................................... 22
12. Article 20. Personal mobility ........................................................................... 24
12.1 Inadequate access to public transportation ............................................... 24
13. Article 21. Freedom of expression and opinion, and access to information
........................................................................................................................ 25
13.1 Lack of access to information and ICT services ........................................ 25
13.2 Insufficient legal assurance on sign language for persons with hearing
disabilities .................................................................................................. 27
14. Article 22. Respect for privacy........................................................................ 28
14.1 Violation of portrait rights of persons with disabilities ................................ 28
15. Article 24. Education ....................................................................................... 29
15.1 Lack of a support system and accommodation facilities for inclusive
education ................................................................................................... 29
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