The Report on Human Rights Situation in the Republic of Korea group and may lead to justifying the discrimination against the targeted group, unless the civil society cleanses itself. Graph Target of Hate Speech Experienced Online and Offline (Unit: %) Note: 1) Analyzed based on answers to a question “How often did you experience hate speech against the following target, both online and offline?” 2) Mobile survey on 1,200 people, over the age of 15, residing in Korea Source: NHRCK, “Online Hate Speech Awareness Survey”, May, 2021. Consensus on the need to respond and regulate hatred and discrimination that are prevalent in Korean society has been building for some time. The National Assembly proposed an equality act this year as well, after proposing the anti-discrimination act in 2020. 100,000 people agreed with a legislative petition urging the enactment of the anti-discrimination act and the equality act. However, issues of hatred and discrimination surrounding the minorities, such as LGBTQ, immigrants and people with disabilities are receiving attention again. 70