Online hate speech is a serious social problem that could result in devastating consequences.
A local civil activist group held an event in Seoul during the weekend to try and raise awareness of the issue.
Yoon Jung-min has the details.

Cyberbullying and online hate speech have been emerging as social issues not only in Korea but around the world.
South Korean civil activist group the Sunfull Foundation is working to tackle online hate speech and malicious comments.
Some 300 participants,... including citizens and politicians... attended the foundation's event in Seoul on Saturday to declare their will to prevent hate crimes and discrimination by tackling hate speech.
Participants said they hope the event will serve to promote “positive energy” among the public.


"Hate speech and cyberbullying with the intention of spreading hatred and discrimination against minorities is a serious crimes that infringes on human rights. Now is the time to eradicate all forms of hate speech that escalate discrimination against race, religion, human origin, or even appearance."

The Sunfull Foundation was started in 2007.
More than 7-thousand schools in Korea, politicians and citizens world-wide have joined the movement so far.
Yoon Jung-min, Arirang News.