|Chapter 4| Reactions and Considerations towards Hate Speech
stating concerns about hate speech towards sexual minorities in Korean society
in 2015. In terms of renting public facilities, the “Seoul Ordinance on the Use and
Management of Gwanghwamun Plaza” states that “Citizens should not block the
free movement of the public or show acts of disgusts.” These kinds of regulations
may block thoughtless hate speech in public areas, and may also block the use
of public facilities and public goods for events that are expected to include such
behavior.
Lastly, state and local governments may provide additional advantages
for individuals and organizations with policies related to hate speech and
discrimination during the assignment of contracts, the delegation and consignment
of office work, and the provision of financial support. On the contrary, they may
provide disadvantages to organizations that remain silent or encourage hate
speech or discrimination.
[Table 2] Major Legislation related to Hate Speech
※ Refer to Attachment 1 for details
Legislation
Major Articles
Criminal Act
Article 307 (Defamation)
Article 311 (Insult)
National Human Rights
Commission of Korea Act
Article 2 (Definitions)
3. (D) Sexual Harassment
Equal Employment Opportunity and
Work-Family Balance Assistance Act
Article 12 (Prohibition against
Workplace Sexual Harassment)
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