｜Chapter 1｜ Introduction of the Phenomenon of Hate 3. Political Directions of Reactions to Hate Speech Considering the numerous evils of hate, it is of utmost importance to provide and carry out measures to address hate speech. However, Korean society has still not identified appropriate reactions or measures for addressing hate. As there has been an extreme increase in the frequency and range of hate due to the rapid social polarization and the development of information technology, it is difficult for the state and civic society to react to such incidences. In addition, there is an anxiety that some public rights, including the freedom of speech, which have only started to become free, may become limited under regulations on hate speech. Therefore, reactions to hate speech should start from the most fundamental level. The public should first develop a basic awareness of hate speech, such as what it is, how it appears, and what kinds of measures should be considered to eliminate it. Understanding the concept of hate speech is extremely important. Such an understanding will not only serve as a standard for classifying, controlling, and managing hate speech to increase social integration and secure human rights, which are core values of modern society, but also serve as evidence for the development of specific measures to address the issue. 8