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South Korean workers fear secondary damage when reporting workplace sexual crimes
A survey conducted by the civic group Workplace Gapjil 119 reveals significant concerns regarding sexual crimes in the South Korean workplace. According to the study, which polled 1,000 workers, 72.3% of respondents expressed fear of secondary victimization if they were to report sexual crimes or raise issues.
The primary reasons cited for this fear include inadequate measures to separate perpetrators from victims, a culture that shifts blame onto the victim, and insufficient disciplinary actions against offenders. The data shows that 20.3% of workers have experienced sexual harassment, while 15.4% reported experiencing sexual molestation or assault. Notably, 40.9% of those who experienced harassment chose to endure the situation or pretend it did not happen rather than seeking help.
Trust in corporate protection is also low, with only 59.2% of respondents believing their employer would protect them from sexual crimes. Labor attorney Yeo Su-jin emphasized that to mitigate secondary damage, organizations must move beyond a focus on punishment and instead adopt a community-based approach that prioritizes the safe return of victims and the prevention of recurrence through improved organizational culture and monitoring.
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- [● 2 SOURCES] To reduce secondary damage, the approach must shift from focusing solely on perpetrator punishment to ensuring the safe return and prevention of recurrence for victims. www.bjynews.com · www.seoul.co.kr
- [● 2 SOURCES] 72.3% of respondents believe there is a high possibility of secondary damage when reporting sexual crimes. www.bjynews.com · www.seoul.co.kr
- [● 2 SOURCES] 40.9% of those who experienced sexual harassment chose to endure it or pretend not to notice. www.bjynews.com · www.seoul.co.kr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Workplace Gapjil 119 conducted a survey of 1,000 workers regarding sexual crimes and secondary victimization. www.bjynews.com · www.seoul.co.kr
- [● 2 SOURCES] 15.4% of respondents reported experiencing sexual molestation or sexual assault. www.bjynews.com · www.seoul.co.kr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Only 59.2% of respondents believe their company would protect them from sexual crimes. www.bjynews.com · www.seoul.co.kr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The most common reason for fearing secondary damage was the lack of proper separation from the perpetrator or victim protection measures. www.bjynews.com · www.seoul.co.kr
- [● 2 SOURCES] 20.3% of respondents reported experiencing sexual harassment at work. www.bjynews.com · www.seoul.co.kr