Why Sexual Violence in South Korea's Military Have Driven Some to Suicide | Violation

South Korea’s 550,000-member military is considered one of its most hierarchical and male-dominant institutions. In a survey conducted by the Defense Ministry in 2019, fewer than one-third of those who said they had experienced sexual assault reported it to the authorities, as most of them felt “nothing would happen.”
In 2021, a 22 year-old female Korean soldier, Lee Yaeram, committed suicide after being repeatedly sexually assaulted by her male colleague. Her death incited national outrage, prompting an amendment of the Military Court Act. The proposal calls for limiting military court to first trials and transferring appeals to civilian courts.
VICE World News speaks to Bang Hyelin, a survivor of sexual violence and former Captain at the ROK Marines about her experiences in South Korea’s military.
VICE World News reached out to South Korea’s Ministry of Defence for comments. We did not receive a response at the time of publication.
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[@alexandralim3381]

It's weird when you want people to join the military but then you allow those people to be sexually assaulted. Then you act like the military is such a great thing. I remember the cases of rape in the military and murders and suicides. It's all preventable. Reputation my ass, this is your Reputation so fix it. If you care so much, show you'll make sure everyone is treated equally. This sort of thing angers me, this is a short rant.

[@alexandralim3381]

It is a social issue too

[@hkb29101999]

Exactly. The whole hush hush cause of reputation is the worst. I've seen the same thing in my school. Seems to be the case with all organisations

[@nurimahrasidz271]

I think it's this type of ppl in military that when war happens the other party got rape.

[@kunabubbles8035]

So they disrespect women in the military. So we can disrespect their mothers,sisters too. Bcus every victim is someone’s sister or mother.

[@SiriuzGrey]

They want men to join the military. Not women.

[@sashatheelf]

It would be cool if sexual assault was taken seriously everywhere.

[@LordCoeCoe]

Sexual crimes are such a problem in South Korea that they have a special government department to deal with sexual crimes...

[@enrique4459]

Yes. Very.

[@PowerYuLiu]

A Very fair thing to say.

[@pratickkkumar3061]

Also if false rape cases were also taken seriously everywhere.

[@orange1293]

@@pratickkkumar3061 hope youre not saying that just to lower the issue of sexual assaullt

[@itsnlee]

The awful thing I heard is that it's a vicious cycle that never ends. Say a person suffered from being subjected to their superior/senior. But eventually they won't be in the military forever, but then if the junior becomes someone of a higher rank when newer recruits arrive, they repeat (not all of them) the actions that were done to them out of vengeance. While this is an issue in society, the idea of rank in Korean culture could also be a root of the problem.

[@judas7585]

i hope bts stans realize that korea isn't perfect utopia where nothing wrong happens cause thats where your oppas live 🥺

[@kunabubbles8035]

It’s call communist in this race its in their blood. 🇺🇸 needed the political land gain not the pple. But it was its own pple who ruin their own. Otherwise 🇺🇸 would have just nuke them like they did Japan.

[@kunabubbles8035]

@@judas7585 really bts in this topic pls this reality not dream world. Oh gosh I forgot bts is joining the military so they involve in this topic. What a joke.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kunabubbles8035]

Rite there is their culture n it comes out in their nature. Can take a monkey from the jungle but u can’t take nature out of a monkey.

[@kunabubbles8035]

Ever since I heard bts maybe exempt from military I hated them especially in ur situation. If it wasn’t for usa ur country is pretty much no assets to ur Allie’s. Technology can be found sorry ur not special. Even ur own country don’t find ur citizens special.

[@beany1944]

Sexual harassment not only happens in the South Korean Military but is prevalent worldwide in the Military. I have seen many cases on American news channels of female soldiers that were raped and sexually harassed and then murdered by the perpetrator when it was reported. The officers in charge also try to suppress it and don't take the victim seriously.

[@shanchan8247]

Yes, unfortunately it's world wide......I'm thinking that no matter the country, people really don't want women in the military.

[@hatershate7843]

Some military school do perform better ....

[@AS-jo8qh]

Even the men get harassed

[@three_wood_sen]

@@AS-jo8qh no

[@familyguy8494]

Not only that, it is not limited to military. K-POP idols, schoolgirls, actresses face sexual assault in high numbers. Studies show that sexual assault rate in South Korea is on the rise.

[@gpablico1006]

I think all military should have classes on sexual harassment & abuse and what it is. So both male and females understand what it truly means. From my observation about the military, no matter what country. Sexual harassment is an issue that needs to be addressed and have dire consequences. For the perpetrator no matter your status.

[@zinjanthropus322]

It's difficult to raise killers with morals.

[@TheOshinoMeme]

Classes will never change anything, in military basic instinct and primal behavior is at their peak for a reason. Women should not be put together with men, they need a specific section only for women.

[@delilah28100]

South Korea hates the idea of 'feminism' in the first place so don't expect them to abide with sexual harassment and abuse issues. Also, have you heard of "molka"? That's a growing trend among South Korean males, not just in military, and it shows how low these men treat women.

[@Armistead_MacSkye]

No need for classes. Rape is ingrained in military culture, and everyone knows it is deviant behavior.

[@agsheuehd]

They actually do but won't listen at all.

[@mexicotaco0913]

I served in the ROKAF as part of my mandatory service. The air base Lee was stationed in had a reputation in the Air Force that it's one of the worst bases to be stationed in, because of the working condition and toxic high-ranking officers and NCOs. The Korean military is a toxic institution that is the root of so many societal issues in South Korea

[@_bloomoon_]

Do you think getting rid of the mandatory service will solve any problems?

[@mexicotaco0913]

@@_bloomoon_ It's not a simple yes or no. The government sees conscription as the main means to keep up with the military of its East Asian neighbors (+ Russia), and many Koreans would agree with this sentiment (although recent polls show otherwise). Also toxic morals and values from military is so ingrained into the Korean society that removing conscription itself won't resolve societal issues, but it does mean freeing Korean males from systemic oppression.

[@songer1018]

I 100% agree with you. I think “we are all family” of Korean culture is a double edge sword. Not all of us have rapist and incest in our family so when these people excuse bad behaviors by saying “ you have to forgive your family”, I would like to say “fuck you”. Fucking blaming the victim is always textbook 101 in SK. I hate watching news in Korea, I start screaming at the TV. Such injustice!!! I am solely talking about how the laws are written in Korea and enforced. Laws are written to help get horrible people from doing real jail time. Although Korean jails totally suck!!!

[@Melcor2304]

@@mexicotaco0913 Toxic morals and values were always prevalent in Korean culture. Watch their dramas and manhwa. It's clearly a societal thing not cause by the military. The military culture of south korea reflects the culture of south korea as a whole, but on an extremely toxic level many times over.

[@iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii2458]

That is weird. I am American and worked with ROK Marines and Navy. They showed us outstanding professionalism when they worked with us. ROK UDT is also no joke.

[@spiceyboogerspiceybooger6437]

I feel that my late Father knew this. When I was 18 I told him I was thinking of joining the Marines. He was a former US Marine. I had not heard my Father be so angry before. He basically yelled "ABSOLUTELY NOT!" I did not say anything more...until I was 21. I thought it was because maybe I needed to wait a bit but nope. Same anger and tone he said no and he made me promise I would not. I listened to him. He 100% feared for my safety.

[@aristtara006]

It should be a good decision...

[@bgbbff]

I was in the marines and had a good time, Certain individuals who join the military can be lumped in 1) power hungry 2) idiots who can’t handle tasks under pressure 3) regular joe 4) high performer in one of 2 category 4.A) work 4.B) fitness Typically 2 can get lumped in on getting bullied when stationed, 4.A also may get bullied during the initial stages of bootcamp as there expertise isn’t related to bootcamp task but there work ethic.

[@nusratjahaninti7555]

is sexual violence prevalent in millitary all over the world ?can you provide some authentic source so that i can read more about this/

[@layloo5244]

14 Nusrat jahan Inti please just search US military sexual assault. Then the Canadian military. Then the British military. They have all talked about their problem with sexual violence

[@nusratjahaninti7555]

@@layloo5244 thanks a lot.your suggestion helped .

[@mickeysrccrawl]

Discrace to those who does it and those who know it. Also the higher ranked officers and staff. :-(

[@njsgjb3101]

Poor Americans

[@vivi-vw8jd]

@@njsgjb3101 ????

[@mickeysrccrawl]

Its south korea female soldiers! Seen the episode ? 😉

[@mebeb6399]

@@njsgjb3101 ?

[@user-dd8fg6rm1b]

" weren't you having with him ", "you were flirting with him too" , that doesn't give him right to do sexual assault in the first place ! got it? she didn't ask for it!! it wasn't her fault for not reporting because there are a lot of reasons and i know it what does it feel like to be that in situation. and really? putting school's reputation before victims do you have any idea what you are doing you are letting perperator roam around free! for real!! it's both society and military issues.

[@chinavirus841]

Kimchi from China 🇨🇳

[@bbzam2133]

Crazy how she didn’t take it seriously until it happened to her… it really took someone else calling her out on her hypocrisy to realize.

[@JessieBanana]

I don’t think it’s about not taking seriously, it’s about feeling pressure to conform to social norms, especially when the military is all about unity. Women are just as susceptible to misogynistic attitudes as men. It’s why this is such a problem. You have every single young man in Korean passing through the military, potentially leaving with worst ideas about sexual assault and consent then they entered with.

[@bbzam2133]

@@JessieBanana true, you’re right- but at the same time the way she spoke about it also gives me the hint that while a part of it was her complying to the social norms and the energy displayed around her- her personal beliefs were also there and she simply didn’t take it nearly as seriously until she was put in the same place as those girls.

[@CindyPak]

Are you judging her on something she has talked about and has admitted regrets? Are you a perfect being, never having made any mistakes? Wish you and loved ones never have to be in such a situation to find out how you will actually act!

[@bbzam2133]

@@CindyPak As someone who’s been in the place of victim as well as told invalidating things for my own experiences- most definitely. That pain doesn’t just go away because that person too was unfortunately put in that place. You deserve to be judged if you hurt someone just as much as you deserve to heal for being hurt.

[@lisasforehead495]

Laughter is a serious sign of anxiety. I remember laughing when I first got abused. It's not that easy to stand up when the society is against you

[@adcat8473]

The Netflix show- D.P. also talks about how rampant sexual violence in Korean military is. It's very sad and sickening

[@smchua99]

Recently this topic was bought up against in Military Prosecutor Dobaeman. Not only sexual abuse but forced labour as well.

[@kit-nun5476]

@@jovan5662 It is. That's why the military panicked after the series got released and changed a bunch of rules, and announced it through media.

[@fmjjjjn7510]

I watched that shit and I’m mad it didn’t get a second season

[@seooh_]

@@fmjjjjn7510 Season 2 is in the making, my friend!

[@vaanshichauhan9868]

I watched the show. I don't remember if sexual violence wa talked in show???

[@mexicotaco0913]

It would be very interesting for Vice to talk about the first transgender military personnel in S. Korea who committed suicide after she was forcibly discharged when she got a gender reassignment surgery. It was a really controversial topic in the country, and is a reflection of not only the military, but the Korean system's failure to protect those who are vulnerable

[@andedkoi]

I was hoping they would talk about her in this video.

[@KANGZZZ.]

Soon part of North Korea🙏

[@saint_matthias]

I don't really remember it being controversial because most South Koreans are anti-LGBTQ.

[@Bellz972]

I remember her. It's already a tough place to be in even as a man, you're not really entirely safe either but I heard trans genders are especially targeted within the military

[@mexicotaco0913]

@@Bellz972 Korean military criminal law has a clause that outlaws all acts of sodomy and sexual act between servicemen. NYT wrote a pretty good article on the whole issue if you would like to know more

[@subarashii2374]

"You laughed along before and now you're bringing it up". How many times have people used that excuse

[@rianamomo6597]

I know someone in the army who was beaten up and have her face bruised just because she said "No".

[@knock-knockwhosthere9933]

Why these men just can't grab hold of their nuts and cleared off their blue balls in the toilet by themselves?! Those victims are somebody else's daughter for goodness sake!!!

[@bhumikayady5739]

Actually many countries are suger coated, but underneath has many serious problems!! And many countries look dangerous from outside (because they are not suger coated) but normal from inside!!

[@yashaswirkg]

Japan for example

[@bhumikayady5739]

@@yashaswirkg exectly! And also, US military has same problems or worse

[@pradeepsahu5500]

Same ....those countries who call others uncivilized are rogue and uncivilized from inside

[@pikachuthunderbolt3919]

I agree with this point Those countries which look dangerous or cracked everytime are those where actually those issues are highlighted .

[@nikolaipatrushev8395]

@@bhumikayady5739 completely Agree with u

[@sabari_sk]

When you join military to fight enemies of other countries but only to realise the enemies are there in the military itself.😕

[@jdb6026]

Although this is prevalent among most, if not all, military groups, the Korean military is a good stepping stone for discussing this topic because of Korea's general public image around the world.

[@Ceilingkatwatchesus]

This happens in militaries all around the world in each country that has one. Being a female vet I’ve seen my dorm mates get thrown around until I ran into their room at 4am and there was a guy covering her mouth while tears were streaming down her face. Another instance where women who are officers speak up and get looked down upon for taking their assailant to court and I have sooo many stories. The military has a deep rooted problem with sexual assault and violence against men and women but mostly women get it the most. I remember my mom asked me, “ why do you walk around looking mean?” Like most women I do it to protect myself. Most of the women in my Life have been abused and/or sexually assaulted in some point in our lives. Including myself when I became a contractor and started working abroad, I thought a good family friend, at the time was my friend but I learned very quickly nope he’s not and he tried it. Well to his luck he tried the right one and used my Muay Thai and BJJ training to beat him up. I don’t feel no shame in stating that and that I gave him 2 black eyes and asked his father and brother to come get him before I finish him off. Our families were close but not no more when I told his and my family what he tried to do to me.

[@lisasforehead495]

Very good

[@tc3323]

Your story about your friend is horrifying. My thoughts are with her. I agree with you. You try to be nice and they just twist it into the worst places. I have tried every passive thing in the book to get them to leave me alone. Making myself ugly, etc. etc. But literally only being mean works. Good for you standing up for yourself. I hope the majority of us can make it to where you are one day. Most men are generally abusive, selfish, sex obsessed, and therefore not worth anything. Men aren't going to change. We need to educate women on realities, not propaganda like material in media from patriarchal entities making us all weak, focused on the wrong things (looking sexy), thinking we need to be in a relationship, etc. And unite to become stronger than men so we can protect ourselves.

[@kenshinscott]

THANK FEMINISM AND GENDER EQUALITY for your experience it was warned this would happen but you all took the risk now suffer the consequences

[@nusratjahaninti7555]

is sexual abuse prevalent in millitary of every country?can you give me name of any resource so that i can read about this?i am very much into the topic

[@Ceilingkatwatchesus]

@@nusratjahaninti7555 just google it and or do your own research. It happens all over the world.

[@Vanessa-ts2xh]

Sexual harassment rampant in all countries army they need to be addressed!

[@Naamy19X9]

"...but we have to think about whether it's a military issue or a social issue." I agree.

[@ellamaria3405]

Its a social issue…

[@youngwill8820]

Now this is an interesting subject

[@user-my5ru3vw8n]

There are so many problems prevalent in Korea and yet they have somehow warped the senses of the hallyu viewers into thinking that it's some kind of paradise with handsome, unconditionally loving men who put you on a pedestal, to the point that people are turning koreaboo and moving to Korea only to realise that it's not at all a smooth ride in heaven.

[@ignacia3628]

Most people who enjoy things from Korea (like dramas, music, webtoons, etc) know about the country and its problems. Same goes for people who like things from Japan, honestly there isn't as many Koreaboos as it used to

[@bargeum5101]

@@ignacia3628 sadly only “some” but not “most”

[@apples8872]

I mean even if you just look at K-pop there are major red flags that people ignore. How sexualized young girls are as well as boys not to mention how women are not allowed to speak about dating in public for fear of backlash by fans. Heck even if you go out without a bra girls get verbally attacked just look at K-pop suicides. Korea has a long way to go

[@akanshasaha6128]

@@ignacia3628 can you tell me things about Japan too.....

[@testingnow144]

I guess you didn't watch the movie Parasite, or the show Squid games and D.P where the whole movie/show is about issues facing S. Koreans. That's the difference between S.Korea and countries like Japan and China. Korans actually are open and talk freely about bad problems within their society. They don't try to hide it like they do in China and Japan.

[@emiliobello2429]

Worse still. The victims can't stand up to the abusers

[@rose3212]

I'm actually watching the drama Military Prosecutor Doberman and I was looking for a documentary about this subject! Good timing!

[@rezanurrohman5979]

same here

[@2PMisTimeless]

Ah my male friends told me horror stories. One of the male friend had to do unimaginable things for his superior which i don't want to write here. The other friend also witnessed a friend who did suicide. Usually it would be cuz their gf breaks up with them when they have very hard times during military (at least where he was stationed at). This is not just about girls. Men also suffer from this greatly

[@nadred5396]

What happened?

[@heartbeat7488]

damn.....

[@gonkong5638]

@@nadred5396 A male sexual assault another male. And just like this girl in video, he can't do anything because the predator is higher ranking.

[@mmmmyeah1849]

Maybe they should come ahead and share their stories here

[@redxravenn8687]

@@nadred5396 you can watch kdrama D.P which story is about the condition of korean military reference that many people dont talk about.

[@kalmage136]

The sexual harassment & assaults are sadly hiddenly common in every military service no matter what country. It happens so often to the American military women, getting pregnant & then denied of service to get an abortion (depending on the state)

[@sheenl1409]

This breaks my heart.

[@Aeybiseediy]

For the love of god, vice, please add subtitles during naration..... Not everyone have good hearing.

[@diahao4559]

i think we need to start framing this issue as inherent to all armies. you cant have power secured using violence without it also getting weaponized sexually edit: did the title change or am i tripping

[@ddbarchen6026]

there has been a lack of substantial action and change.....

[@sheenliyan605]

It's a shame that such case like harassment happens in a job/profession that suppose to prevent, ensure&protect the safety of citezens and country from harm. I hope that everyone could show Respect to anyone.

[@polarizedwavehorizontally7984]

This is not just a problem in Korea.The important thing is to open up and correct.

[@familyguy8494]

Not only that, it is not limited to military. K-POP idols, schoolgirls, actresses face sexual assault in high numbers. Studies show that sexual assault rate in South Korea is on the rise.

[@RoseNZieg]

wow vice still do actual journalism? great video!!

[@thomasmcginnis7526]

Don't want to nit pick. But in the beginning she mentioned other "officer" but in korea she said "busagwan" which translate to NCO, not officer. Also, they refer to female NCO who committed suicide to be master sergeant but joongsa is Sergeant first class.

[@mexicotaco0913]

You are correct, if she was in the Army. Jungsa in the Korean Air Force corresponds to master sergeant in the US Air Force

[@101yayo]

I am sure many people know one of these people. And many people who say or don't do anything until it happens to them.

[@tree8022]

It’s okay to make a mistake out of fear. It’s okay to learn your lesson and move on from the past. It’s okay to change your mind. At the beginning when she said another female officer told her “you laughed about it before why r u talking about it now.” Sometimes traumas can’t truly be understood until it’s experienced which then makes it traumatic and painful for oneself. It’s not an idea in ur head anymore but an open wound. The wisest response to a bad situation isn’t always immediately known to everyone and acted upon. Sometimes it takes time and experience of mistakes, falling, heart, and darkness to unveil the steps of truth and of justice to one’s ignorance and fear and the building of courage to act upon it and to change. Don’t worry, do what u need to do 4 ur self 1st

[@livegna]

It's so scary to think that they hold this power and they are this kind of evil. When you think they're the ones who protects the land and have this kind of crazy mentality 😩

[@buitenzorg86]

i can't watch it until finish, too hurt to watch. I hope the victims will be able to recover.

[@glopan8337]

Recently i am watching the drama Military Prosecutor Doberman... And this video explain everything and can relate with the drama

[@beany1944]

I hope you did not go through this, my heart breaks into million pieces.

[@matastankova3538]

Good video, but your "Mandatory conscription" map is very wrong, you should update it

[@prash175]

South Korean people in general are frustrated with their life. With negative growth rate in population whilst the Korean youths preference to remain single with growing expense, there's high rise in suicidal tendency as well. South Korean is not like you see in their drama, people are very much private and don't share their problem leading them severe mental disease. If things goes the same way as it is right now, they'll be first nation to go extinct followed by Japan.

[@pikachuthunderbolt3919]

Humans must extinct for the sake of planet

[@bmona7550]

It is what it is. If they can't change and adapt they're basically extinct. Hence why family focused cultures that are forgiving tends to last the longest. China is doing extreme methods to curb the underpopulation concerns by implementing 2-3 child policy. But people are natural, we're not machines. If we are it'd be more dystopian than now

[@allenk6373]

they will be first nation to extinct ? oh shut the hell up it will happened in 2790 according to experts and Japan do not have low birthrate there are 7 countries that have lower birthrate and 12 that have the same birthrate

[@emiliobello2538]

Someone needs to make a documentary about this

[@Impossibly_gorgeous]

@Vice, the title of your video is grammatically incorrect. It should either read, 'has driven some to suicide' or 'may have driven some to suicide'.

[@Roonlovesfish3874]

This is a problem across the globe. I hope there will be some way to curb these but I am not very hopeful

[@BriellaSornFonte]

I hear that sexual offenders can’t be rehabilitated because in order for you to do something like that something isn’t right in their mind. But sexual assault can happen anywhere not just the military. Especially marriages were the woman won’t feel comfortable and the guy wants to insist when most women are brought up to go with the flow of things and to adjust to environments. Maybe this gets misunderstood as cooperation but it’s not in the persons interest or desires.

[@techtom2171]

korea may look good but its very dark from inside

[@MisterMarvelous21]

If you see it, report it! Don't wait for it to happen to you... sad

[@jdmmg4904]

To any victims... Please don't harm yourselves. Stay alive... It will eventually get better and you should stay on this earth to live on. If anyone should disappear it's the abusers.

[@pikachuthunderbolt3919]

When it's been said that people in the military are top most disciplined group in whole nation . Even such places aren't left from sexual abuse too God save this planet .

[@this_is_turtle]

I still remember when Lee's case was 1st blew up. I knew this case, bcs brother's friends put the same post on their IG story. Knowing what happened.. Human really the scariest creature

[@paovang9164]

This is why I tell girls not to join the army. They think I don't want them to join because they weak or something but nope. This is what I'm worried about most when I think of women in the military.

[@paovang9164]

Just think about it like this. 50 guys trapped in a room with 5 girls for 4 years. What do you think might happen?

[@m11nt]

Do you think men don't get abused in the military? If not women, then men will be the victims.

[@joshua_here5849]

@@m11nt men are also the victims, I have read many stories

[@nikolaipatrushev8395]

I am a girl and preparing for Air force Exam lol😅

[@coveruplies]

@@nikolaipatrushev8395 don’t do it

[@kotaktahubulat]

reminds me of Korean drama D.P, the ending is very memorable and it turns out to be based on a true story

[@aitz3747]

My heart goes to all these brave women. Stay strong ladies. You're our pride.

[@frankabjh674]

While the crime is mostly male perpetuated there are also male victims of this and law does not even acknowledge ( not to take away from women's issue)

[@greatninja2590]

Pretty sure majority are males female consript are just recent and they are not even required to be trained anyway.

[@Vampybattie]

Your taking it way from women issue

[@supertjss1328]

@@Vampybattie until it's your brother or son? ....amazing.

[@Henry_44]

@@Vampybattie not at all

[@KS-wt6yg]

Predators are everywhere in every field, in every corner of world.

[@Eli-ld7qf]

This is a disgrace. We need to continue to raise our voices for this to stop

[@AlonsoLioneth]

This is just awful to hear but it's a serious problem that needs to be addressed over and over until the system stop failing the victims

[@Love-yk2du]

Absolutely detest people like that who laugh and joke about other's misery, unable to feel empathy for them UNTILL it happens to them. Such mockery effects those victims on a deeper level, cementing their trauma. Now she gets to tell the story like as if she didn't cover/ encourage the behavior, directly or indirectly. What did she expect, that she would sneakily get to top being unharmed by preventing justice for others.

[@lilsempai]

Great points.

[@sonanvatsal900]

Exactly

[@bmona7550]

Just karma doing it's own thing. Wise people get the last laugh

[@Love-yk2du]

@@bmona7550 yes ,but karma working properly would be no one believing a word this person has to say just like she didn't believe those other girls. And laughed at them. She got a platform here to speak of her "dreams" And what not. Whoever was mocked by this person, seeing this video must make them feel nauseous.

[@sebastianwardana1527]

again... flirting does not constitute openness for sex... tough lesson...

[@deidresable]

why not just stop flirting and do the job?

[@Henry_44]

Then don't flirt

[@chinavirus841]

@@Henry_44 guy’s start the flirting

[@di31202]

7:12 Every year apprx 400 cases are reported, i wonder how many are left unreported

[@TheTwil1]

Good for her speaking up!!

[@MeloYolo]

This will always be the problem in a caste & patriarchy society and they’re not even reporting the abuse of male soldiers. I hope all the victims of any kind of abuse will stay strong and keep seeking help because you are not alone. You have support in the United States. ✊🏻

[@MeloYolo]

@Indian Empire only for those who oppose us 😈

[@claudetteboyce8955]

Support in the United States? HAPPENING THERE TOO!

[@roarnell]

As a person who is in South Korea, it's difficult to look out for these things working alongside the ROK. Largely because they avoid most of us foreigners unless the rank looks high enough that they have no choice but to show respect to us. Yet, even then they tend to appear on their best behavior. People love to blame the west for everything that Asia does, but the whole continent has already had its own culture way before colonization. A lot of their traditions, although heavily outdated, morally corrupt, and wrong, still continues to this day. So what they would need to look for is to change a large part of the civilization of the hermit kingdom, which a lot of old people are in power who refuse change. South Korea is one of the many vain countries out here. Don't let their "looks" fool you, especially if you don't actually know what it's like living here.

[@sonanvatsal900]

A lot of young girls from my country want to settle in SK. I was like huh? They want to go there for k-pop and beautiful Korean men😂they basically want to live the k-drama life. But isn't there a lot of rascism towards brown and black people especially and not to forget the gender gaps!?

[@chloeserafica3968]

As a young kpop stan who loves Korea's culture, this saddens me. :( I hope change comes sooner before everything gets out of hand.

[@roarnell]

@@sonanvatsal900 there's racism everywhere, but the most important thing is to not be foolish. Treat them as you would with people at home. Also, watching videos of people with smaller channels are the best way to go if you want an honest opinion about a country you're interested in since they don't have anything to lose with the truth, but don't let it discourage you if you want to work, live, or visit here. I encourage travel but have some knowledge beforehand.

[@roarnell]

@@chloeserafica3968 well Korea has a new president so there's going to be some dark times for the women here. Not like it has never been before... I had a former Korean friend that tried to force me into a relationship with him, and I tried so hard to be nice to him as I'm not desperate for an Asian boyfriend. I just want to make my money. He tried telling me that he's "handsome" in Korea and that hanging up the phone in someones face is "normal" and me not calling back is "rude"... I gave him an American lesson on how manners is universal and a go fuck yourself to end the lesson. But please continue to be a K-Pop stan if it makes you happy. You'll definitely make lots of friends and even have meet-ups as well. Just remember to always stay level headed and question EVERYTHING because the neoteny features fools those who aren't used to seeing that these are still adults.

[@MiyannVlog]

never get fooled by their looks id rather date a Chinese man,youre right ive been in meff i met decent korean but perverts is really high percentage in korea

[@567kkd]

As a korean, Thank you for covering this issue.

[@helenhoward5346]

Korea has a huge issue with women's right to privacy and dignity. The hidden toilet cams are prolific and expected. It's typical to check for cameras if you can prior to being comprised. But every society has to grapple with women being in the military, where men need excess testosterone to be effective in combat. This obviously can make single childless men more persistent but there's never an excuse for assault or coercion or intimidation. Korea is also still relatively patriarchal compared to the states or Europe. Single motherhood is still taboo and much harder to manage in Korea. The simplest solution is to prosecute fairly then implement severe consequences for rape. End of. You want to encourage honest reporting (false allegations need harsh consequences) that will be reciprocated with safety and pursuit of justice and protection from reprisals.

[@layloo5244]

Its not testosterone that makes men SA people. And women are in combat too. Its not testosterone that is needed in combat. Its simply good soldiers.

[@helenhoward5346]

@@layloo5244 I said it's never an excuse, the vast majority of men have agency over their animalistic drives. I'm just saying the excess testosterone increases libido and aggression, but obviously that doesn't make a good decent guy an impulsive rapist... Plz observe each sentence and implied nuance. I pretty much implied what you're criticizing me over. I mean you'd have to posses a warped view of reality if you think that men, in general, will rape you but working in male dominated units then you should try to be socially and interpersonally aware. Here's the thing, it's an intense communal bonding based world. If you've been deployed to a combat zone, especially for field units, you HAVE to at least try to form attachments to the other "guys" so they'll want to have your back more and vice versa. This can present complicated issues when females are thrown into this mix of the brotherhood. They'll instinctively feel obligated to protect you and that can create some odd dynamics depending on individual circumstances. Men and women are attracted to each other. Romantic and/or sexual relationships and interactions are extremely varied and individual obviously. Apologies, I pointlessly ramble when fatigued.

[@delilah28100]

Why bring hormones in this talk?! Hormones might affect one's mood but your behavior is totally yours. If one would use hormone as an excuse, then women should be excuse if they commit a crime because they have PMS, those hormones are worst than testosterone.

[@helenhoward5346]

@@delilah28100 I may not have mentioned earlier that I truly believe men's instinctual drives push them to protect rather than harm first and foremost. Societies wouldn't have thrived and women, even today, would be in grave peril when men of "marital" age are largely absent (it's also a problem when there is an excess or disruptive proportional difference statistically). HOWEVER THIS IS A CULTURAL PROBLEM and if you really want to grapple with it then enforce consequences fairly justly and educate the society why it's important to respect women's boundaries and how. It's just evolutionary biological fact/generality that young single men (think 16-25ish) who aren't raising biological children at present have excess testosterone AND a haven't fully matured their brain's full frontal cortex which happen at around 25-27 for males, which helps us apply the brakes on our impulses with consideration for consequences and the feelings of others. Still, most guys will absolutely respect a woman who's sending nonverbal cues that she's uncomfortable (if you were socialized as a child by your parents that is) and even more will stop the behavior if they're asked or told to. But let's combine that with alcohol or drugs, no excuse there either as consumption is generally of one's free choice however teenagers are fucking stupid af sometimes when they're alone with others of their peer group WHILE partaking in other risky behaviors like smoking, psychoactive intake, promiscuity, truancy, casual physical violence, criminal acts like theft, etc etc... Then you're just like ok then, it's clear kids like these have poor impulse control and might be immature +/ troubled Look I understand it's a nuanced topic here and I'm not blaming hormones for anything but it IS the biological driver for sex drive, partner selection and aggression. However hormones can't separate these two and we can't really control how hormones affect us but they don't dictate choices. I just think that young men need to be taught the reasons behind their urges and realize that our ability to make conscious decisions for the future and how they impact others especially those closest to us is what separates us from animals that "rape" and brutalize each other. Evolutionary psychology should be mandatory to graduate highschool bc women need to know this too as well as about their hormones and reproductive crap. No one should be blamed bc of age, sex, gender, sexuality, none of that. Just state the facts and risk factors and prevention techniques.

[@priiifrg]

hidden toilet cams are actually not as ‘prolific and expected’ in SK as westerns think. find better source for information.

[@Conquistador_xyv]

If you do this in AFP you might get beaten up by your own comrades

[@_sarcasmiss2141]

I don't quite get what you mean. Can you elaborate?

[@leihope9472]

Context, please!

[@Conquistador_xyv]

@@_sarcasmiss2141 AFP means *Armed Forces of the Philippines* and sexual harassment in AFP is not very common because they teach all the cadets how to respect someone and be benevolent and humane to each other

[@_sarcasmiss2141]

@@Conquistador_xyv ah I see. I initially thought if you'd come out with allegations as a victim they'd beat you up. Thanks for clarifying.

[@bmona7550]

@@Conquistador_xyv Unfortunately not mamy militaries are as religious and logical like the AFP. It is dependednt on their society as well. The Philippines is religious, conservative and focus on a healthy social relationship in education is often highlighted. Not many societies do that unfortunately. The richer they get the more they lose that humane aspect

[@sohobay11]

범죄에 대한 수사를 민간 영역에서 처리를 해야됨. 군대의 특성상 은폐, 조작을 피할수 없음.

[@arsenal_84]

This is one of the reason why D.P Korean drama was shown on Netflix so as to raise awareness of the issues happening in south Korea army.

[@Cantetinza17]

This happens I think in all branches around the world. I have MST due to an attack when I was serving and it was really blood boiling that his court martial was more about how I blurred the lines and made him think that I "Wanted it" all because I accepted a ride to the mall to do some Christmas shopping. I thought to myself, "This is not my Court martial! What type of BS is this"?! Even though there were 3 other girls that came forward with me (There were more, but they didn't want to come forward) he only got 15 days in the ships brig, but then a girl tried to go AWOL and they had to put her in the brig and you can't have males and females in the ship's brig together, so they sent him home. I don't know if he finished his brig time at another brig on land, but still 15 days was a joke. My friend was raped at a party. She had too much to drink and decided to sleep in a friend's car. She woke up to a guy on top of her raping her and he got off scott free because they were both drinking and it was a he said verses she said. Even though a couple of witnesses said that they saw her go to the car ALONE they still didn't want to charge him.

[@quirky_geminight]

She's brave to stand up for herself and be of help with the other victims. Perpetrators are cowardly people who thinks they can do what ever they want and runaway after. A prayer of a healing ♥ for all the victims.

[@user-tm6it1ir8p]

Yes we need to speak out but It depends on who they meet in troops. I really want sexual offenders to be prosecuted and go to jail as strong as rapers

[@mariajason3547]

Its scary Why soldiers have to rape people....its happened so much,I can just imagine how many Iraqi women were raped when USA invaded there..... Korea should have zero tolerance if they could at their history with Japan.....its so tragic they have to do this to their own women....such a shame....

[@deidresable]

Korean have the highest war crime per unit in vietnam war

[@chinavirus841]

South Korea evil

[@Kehranii]

In the military, it's filled with bad people with bad intentions that lurk among the innocent trainees/soliders. That place is so perfect for them that they would completely let their demons loose and commit heinous crimes such as rape, molestation and murder against their own people.... Because their wickedness mix soo well with the enviroment that involves death, rape, murder and destruction. There was ALWAYS cases of rape, molestation, sexual violence/abuse, murder in the military for decades. So sad that it is STILL HAPPENING.

[@yalda3339]

rest in peace master sergeant lee ye ram shi,the world has failed you no doubt, but you made the change that corrupt system needed,future generations will be at ease thanks to your sacrifice🥀

[@onepunchman4481]

Corruption in the military court with the abuse of power. Every other person that knew about the sexual violence going on needs to be held accountable for not bringing it to the light. They should not wait for it happen to them then try to do something about it like a damn hypocrite. They need to come up with solutions to prevent this shit because talk is cheap.

[@kleeblattchen38]

5:36 wait... why isn't Switzerland highlighted...

[@STUPEEEEEEEEEED]

Maybe they should make a movie or a drama series about it, to bring this issue to the masses.

[@di31202]

For the last few years , SK is really being idealised - but its not really as good as international people think,, because there is a reason why south korea was called as Hell Joseon And other such names, by its own youth. Being a feminist in sk is being looked down upon, also the new president himself is a real --- so i dont know when but, i hope one day SK and rest of the world will become a better and safe place to live in for women.

[@testingnow144]

Hell Joseon was coined by the right-wing Japanese netizens to spread false rumors about Korea.

[@di31202]

@@testingnow144 "Hell Joseon or Hell Chosun (Korean: 헬조선, lit. ”Hell Korea”) is a new internet phrase and meme of South Korea that was popularized in the 2010s. It is a compound word of Hell and Joseon, meaning that “[South] Korea is close to hell and hopeless society”. It also means “a country that is so bad that [South] Korea is comparable to hell”. - source : wikipedia

[@testingnow144]

@@di31202 And it was determined that it was created by right wing Japanese posters on one of Japanese right wing internet forums to spread fake news about Korea.

[@joshua_here5849]

Well feminists in SK did some nasty things

[@sonanvatsal900]

@@joshua_here5849 like what? Elaborate

[@asizdhungana1303]

Im from a third world country but when I hear all these i feel awful the world is hard to change it amazes me bribery sexual abuse still remains in those country. It’s hard to change the world.

[@pradeepsahu5500]

Third world country means non-Align countries. Do you really from a non-Align country? First world is NATO and its aligned countries, the second world are USSR and its aligned countries. Search it on google for more info...

[@beany1944]

Do you think it doesn't happen in the Military in Africa? Of course, it happens all the time there too

[@pradeepsahu5500]

@@beany1944 ​ @Beany World is full of guesses... You are free to do so.

[@asizdhungana1303]

@@beany1944 not in third world countries bro behave like that are acceptable even the UN peacekeepers in Africa are facing many rape charges. We are talking about 1st world country

[@sup8668]

@@pradeepsahu5500, these terms are outdated, in recent years they’re trying to talk more so from GNI and GDP instead of classing countries as “first world” or “third world and rather use High income, Middle income, and low income.

[@bennygunawan7211]

when you think you have power over others they will abuse those powers,should be prosecuted to the fullest.

[@fmjjjjn7510]

This is why D.P needed another season

[@Armistead_MacSkye]

Same story in the US military. Death to patriarchy.

[@angelakey8738]

I'm disappointed that she said something only when it happened to herself and not before to protect others if she had done so she may have been able to protect herself but hindsight is always 20/20 but if we all try to protect each other maybe the world can be better

[@kennyliu5481]

Something is missing. How exactly were these female officers assaulted? Any firsthand accounts?

[@Zharrgrim]

Maybe she should do something about instead of whining

[@Earth-yy9cf]

Not only military department but in entertainment industry. That is the reason there are lots of celebrities committed suicide or murdered if the exposed the truth.

[@Yoona_lim_husband_potus]

This shouldn't even be an issue in the Army

[@IKEMENOsakaman]

Toxic masculinity and toxic hierarchy

[@ahaszsaddssd9931]

"Toxic masculinity" is a dumb term.

[@backcure3621]

@@ahaszsaddssd9931 it is normalised misandry

[@feliciaj3927]

@@ahaszsaddssd9931 Only because you decide to go the defensive route instead of understand it. Are you seriously gonna tell me there aren't a multitude of ways (ex: telling boys and men they aren't allowed to express emotions unless it's anger, telling boys and men they are entitled to women's bodies and that we exist only for their pleasure, telling them to solve their issues with violence, instilling homophobic beliefs into them that they then enact on other men, shaming men for expressing an interest in anything that's traditionally feminine and forcing them to conform to rigid gender roles/norms, just to name a few) that men are conditioned to exist in this world that are toxic in nature? Hence the term 'toxic masculinity' that refers to those specific things and not masculinity as a whole. Healthy masculinity is a thing.

[@sashatheelf]

@@backcure3621 lol

[@piyushraao]

@Felicia J funny words for being a woman

[@opportunityknox8575]

Men and women are abused in these positions. The law must prevent this, however, the responsibility comes back to the individual...it’s simple, harm no one, keep your hands to yourself and protection is to be for all. It is to be an honour to serve your country, if you can’t do this then what is the point. Power to the people striving to make change and prosecute the evil that thinks this is acceptable. 🙏

[@LafayetteCCurtis]

Man we don't even get the name of the CPT's cat?

[@keysburntgucci9016]

Humans came before countries were formed. If you violate a Human, without having any kind of remorse over your actions afterwards then whatever you did for your country holds no respect for me.

[@Sky-jj3mt]

Mostly high rank officers or a little bit high officers do these things who is below 👇 them. When someone has this harassment no one can help her or him because soldiers ( all soldiers in whole world ) are afraid from commanders. People think army, soldier, discipline bla bla but real face of most army's is ugly, injustice etc. I feel sorry for who experienced these things and who suicide because of this disgusting thing. RIP poor souls 🙏

[@nusratjahaninti7555]

does it happen all over the world?can you provide me the name of resources so that i can read about this from an authentic source?

[@ifareaged]

Humans beings ain't shit everywhere, Asia, europe, africa, America, Australia/Oceania & even in antarctica we find ways to just be evil to each other 😟

[@lunalu552]

Correction: men

[@harshilpatel7855]

@@lunalu552 🤦

[@iamengineered]

If you want to see how harsh these are, watch D ⭐ P (Deserter Pursuit) on Netflix. It's really tragic.

[@dotdotdotdotdotdotdottod]

whats aslo sad is that gays wouldent be allowed to enter the military cause they woulde bedeemd as "preditors" when in reality there the most vunerable along side the women. this poor girl is a victum. and i really hope one day she gets the help amd support she needs

[@ebenezer7789]

I like Japanese and south korean culture society and their lifestyle but what i really hate is the bullying and sexual assault/rape

[@allenk6373]

well its their culture you cant go for example to some African tribe and tell them that cannibalism is bad its just the way they live

[@vegatwice4342]

The north and south koreas are just two different versions of 1984

[@tt4days346]

Training people to be murderers and surprised when they start thinking they are above the law?? 💀. Also I get it's hard to report but the less reports the less chance anything will change 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@tugzzcouncil485]

wow the make you go there and you get abused ... if the happened to someone close to me i thing they would lose and entire military base

[@lovelymoney6837]

Watching some episodes of Running Man Korea, much bullying culture n repeated disrespect culture towards certain members , am not surprised such culture is imminent among higher order people in hierarchical authority of korea . Sigh .