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Query responses are replies to focused queries or requests for Information that are submitted in the course of the refugee status determination process.
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Republic of Korea: Whether the implementation of the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Victim Protection Act and the Special Act for the Punishment of Domestic Violence has been effective in protecting victims of spousal abuse, in increasing victims' willingness to seek help, and in reducing the incidence of domestic violence (January 2004 - March 2006)

3 April 2006 | Publisher: Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada | Document type: Query Responses

Korea: Can you provide any information on the group Young Sang Gyo?

7 July 2005 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

Korea: 1. Is Yanji accessible for both South and North Koreans? 2. Is there a long-term South Korean community in Yanji? 3. Is there a regular mail service between South and North Korea, and is there information as to whether it is monitored? 4. Do the Republic of Korean authorities place restrictions on travel to China? 5. Provide an update/confirmation of departure security checks for persons departing the Republic of Korea through Incheon

1 July 2005 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

Korea: 1. What is Australia's normal practice in relation to people convicted of a crime who are required to leave the country? Are they allowed to make private arrangements to depart, or would they be formally escorted to their country of citizenship? Would their country of citizenship be made aware of the circumstances of their return to that country? 2-4 [Questions deleted] 5. What proportion of households in Korea are headed by (a) divorced women, (b) separated women, (c) widowed women, and (d) unwed mothers? 6. Are women in any of the above categories limited in their opportunities to obtain employment? 7. What social service payments are available in Korea for unemployed single mothers (in any or all of the above four categories) and their children? In this case, the children are aged 16 and 13. 8. What other forms of assistance (from either government or NGOs) is available to such families?

31 May 2005 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

South Korea: 1. Please provide a brief overview of the Manmin Joongang Church and Rev Jae Park Lee. What are its objectives, practices, etc? 2. Please provide a brief overview of the events of 1999 at the Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) broadcaster. Is there any information about the leaders involved in the attack on the broadcaster? 3. Are there any reported incidents of violence by church members against those critical to the church (including former members)? 4. Is there any information as to how the authorities respond to the activities of the church and their ability to effectively protect individuals who release information about the church?

20 February 2005 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

South Korea: 1. Could you provide me with up to date information on the treatment of North Koreans in South Korea? 2. In particular, are they subject to harm in South Korea by agents from North Korea?

24 January 2005 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

République de Corée : information sur l'Église de Dieu (Church of God), y compris la confession chrétienne à laquelle elle adhère, ses croyances et ses pratiques; information indiquant s'il existe une congrégation de l'Église de Dieu à Séoul appelée Société missionnaire de l'Église de Dieu (Church of God Mission Society) située au 381-2 Suyu-dong no 2, Gangbuk-gu (2002-2004)

8 December 2004 | Publisher: Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada | Document type: Query Responses

Korea: The Church of God, including the denomination of Christianity to which it adheres, its beliefs and practices; whether there is a congregation of the Church of God in Seoul known as the Church of God Mission Society located at 381-2 Suyu-dong #2, Gangbuk-gu (2002-2004)

8 December 2004 | Publisher: Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada | Document type: Query Responses

République de Corée : information sur la politique concernant le service militaire des homosexuels; conséquences possibles sur le service militaire du dévoilement de l'orientation sexuelle avant l'enrôlement dans l'armée ou pendant le service, les possibilités d'emploi ultérieures, la capacité de voyager et le statut social ou économique (2002-2004)

8 November 2004 | Publisher: Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada | Document type: Query Responses

Korea: Policy on military service by homosexuals; impact that revealing sexual orientation before entering the military or while serving would have on the person's military service, post-military employment, ability to travel and social or economic status (2002-2004)

8 November 2004 | Publisher: Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada | Document type: Query Responses

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