Sexual-harassment and sexual-violence SOS guide for international students distributed in seven languages
The Ministry of Education has distributed a seven-language SOS guide so international students can seek help in situations involving sexual harassment or sexual violence. This sets out the guide's contents and where to check it.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Education has distributed a "Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence SOS Guide" for international students in seven languages: Korean, English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Mongolian, Uzbek and Nepali.
- When it released the guide on April 1, the ministry said it includes response information by situation so that international students do not delay asking for help because of unfamiliar systems and languages.
The Ministry of Education has distributed a "Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence SOS Guide" for international students in seven languages: Korean, English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Mongolian, Uzbek and Nepali.
When it released the guide on April 1, the ministry said it includes response information by situation so that international students do not delay asking for help because of unfamiliar systems and languages. The guide was distributed to university human-rights centers and international-student support organizations, and is also available on the ministry's website.
What the guide contains
The guide covers the concepts and types of sexual harassment and sexual violence, responses in an actual situation, help people nearby can provide, and how to request counseling or make a report. It also presents question-and-answer examples and statements that should not be made to victims.
| Section | What to check |
|---|---|
| Concepts and types | What conduct constitutes sexual harassment or sexual violence |
| Responses by situation | Securing safety and seeking help immediately after an incident |
| Role of people nearby | Support witnesses and friends can provide |
| Counseling and reporting | How to contact the university and support organizations |
| Examples and questions | Frequently asked situations and statements to avoid |
Improving accessibility in seven languages
The guide was translated so that international students can first understand its contents in the language most familiar to them. A key point is that even students whose Korean is not yet sufficient early in campus life can prepare to explain their situation.
According to Ministry of Education data, international students in Korea increased from 153,000 in 2020 to 209,000 in 2024 and 253,000 in 2025. As their number grows, information enabling them to live safely on campus and report problems must be provided alongside admissions information.
The order to remember when seeking help
The guide contains ways to respond to problem situations and to seek help. Check actual counseling and reporting procedures through official university guidance, including the human-rights center and international office.
The guide is not a document that decides an incident; it is a first guide to seeking help. Follow guidance from the university and relevant organizations for actual counseling, reporting and emergency response, and check the latest file in your language on the Ministry of Education website.
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