Yonsei University, Chosun University, Jeonju National University of Education, etc. Show Poor Performance in Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Prevention Education for Two Consecutive Years

188 Underperforming Institutions in Education Ministry, Schools Most Numerous
Policy Strengthened to 1 Year for Media-Disclosed Underperforming Institutions After 2 Consecutive Years

In front of the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in Seoul, a press conference for the launch of the "Youth, Women, and Irregular Workers Representatives Economic and Social Labor Council Main Committee" is being held, jointly hosted by the National Women's Labor Union, Youth Union, and Korea Irregular Workers Center. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Hyun-joo] Yonsei University, Chosun University, Wando County in Jeollanam-do, and Ulleung County in Gyeongsangbuk-do have been publicly announced as institutions with poor performance in preventive education against sexual harassment in public institutions.

The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family reported the results of the 2019 performance inspection on preventive education against sexual harassment, sexual violence, prostitution, and domestic violence in public institutions to the Cabinet meeting on the 22nd. The target public institutions for inspection included 17,556 organizations such as national agencies, local governments, and schools at all levels.

The number of institutions with poor education performance was 188, an increase of 0.1 percentage points compared to 2018. Schools at all levels (76 institutions) accounted for the largest number, followed by local governments (62), public service-related organizations (36), and national agencies (14).

The 10 institutions that have been underperforming for two or more years and will be publicly disclosed in the media this year are Wando County in Jeollanam-do, Taebaek Branch of the Road Management Office in Gangwon-do, Ulleung County in Gyeongsangbuk-do, Road Management Office in Chungcheongbuk-do, Geneva Theological Seminary, Yonsei University Seoul Campus, Chosun University, Mokpo National Maritime University, Chongshin University, and Jeonju National University of Education.

The criterion for public disclosure of underperforming institutions is poor performance for two consecutive years, but the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family plans to strengthen this to include institutions underperforming for one year starting next year.

Although universities have been improving their education participation rates annually, they remain relatively low compared to other public institutions. Therefore, in the first half of next year, universities with poor performance will receive focused support for violence prevention education and customized consulting, and the participation rate criteria for faculty and staff will be gradually raised.

Participation Rate of Workers in Preventive Education 89.6%
Participation Rate of Senior Officials 90.5%
Most Institutions Establish Guidelines for Handling Sexual Harassment Counseling Cases

Last year, most public institutions conducted preventive education (99.8%). The participation rate of workers was 89.6%, an increase of 1.0 percentage point compared to the previous year. The participation rate of senior officials increased by 2.4 percentage points to 90.5%, and the participation rate of heads of institutions was 99.8%.

Most institutions established sexual harassment prevention guidelines for handling counseling cases related to sexual harassment within the organization (99.9%), set up counseling windows (99.6%), and designated counselors (99.9%). The number of institutions that additionally established cyber reporting centers rose sharply to 90.0%, an increase of 52.2 percentage points compared to the previous year.

The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family will develop and distribute cyber content for violence prevention education to support online education considering the COVID-19 situation. Customized digital sexual crime prevention education content for elementary, middle, and high school students will be additionally developed, and an online platform accessible to the public will also be established.

Minister Lee Jung-ok of the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family said, "We will further stabilize education participation rates, institutionalize instructor qualification requirements, diversify education methods, and solidify preventive education to create a gender-equal workplace culture."

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