HRW urges Korea to ease restrictions on proposed abortion pill rules
WASHINGTON — Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged South Korea to ensure wider access to abortion pills as the country moves to formally introduce the medication next year, describing the initiative as an important step but warning that restrictions could make abortion services inaccessible. In a press release issued Sunday, the New York-based international human rights group said the Seoul…
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on South Korea to ease restrictions on the proposed use of abortion pills as the nation prepares to formally permit the medication next year. The New York-based international human rights organization expressed concern that stringent regulations could hinder access to abortion services. In a press release on Sunday, HRW stated that while the allowance of abortion pills is a significant step, the government must ensure that regulations do not render abortions inaccessible and unaffordable.
Susanne Bergsten, HRW's acting women's rights research assistant, emphasized that South Korea's National Assembly should quickly align abortion legislation with international human rights standards to protect patients and providers. Last month, the South Korean government announced plans to formally allow the use of abortion pills by 2027.
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