South Korea

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Overview

South Korea presented no credible plan to phase out the use of coal by 2030 and reliance on fossil fuels continued. Small positive steps to protect LGBTI rights were progressed by the judiciary. Online violence against women and girls remained pervasive, but the new government reduced resources to respond to the issue. Media freedom was threatened.

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Death Penalty status

Abolitionist in practice

Retains the death penalty in law, but hasn’t executed for at least 10 years

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