|Chapter 3| The Evils of Hate Speech Requests for social integration can also be found in our Constitution. The constitution states “we, the people of Korea, proud of a resplendent history and traditions” and emphasizes that Korean society is a historically and culturally integrated society. The constitution of Korea has “determined to consolidate national unity with justice, humanitarianism and brotherly love” which expresses the willingness for social integration. The constitution is based on the assumption that social integration is the foundation to “ensure security, liberty, and happiness for ourselves and our posterity forever.” However, hate speech divides the members of the society into those who hate and those who are hated, and leaves out the latter group in the process of constitutional integration. Social responses to hate are imperative in this era. Experiences and Awareness on Hate Speech The National Human Rights Association of Korea conducted surveys concerning the public’s experiences with and awareness of hate speech, taking data from 1,200 adults in March 2019 (hereby “Public Awareness Survey”) and from 500 youths in May 2019 (hereby “Youth Awareness Survey”) by outsourcing a polling organization. The major findings of the Public Awareness Survey are as follows (only parts of the findings of the Youth Awareness Survey are shared). 32

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