UN CRC → Korea Child Welfare & Child Abuse Punishment Acts
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Evidence Scorecard
A single score cannot prove an echo. This card triangulates semantic, temporal, and linkage evidence.
Computed with intfloat/multilingual-e5-small multilingual embeddings. Display score is a calibrated mapping of the raw cross-lingual cosine (0.789); higher means closer meaning. Reflects semantic similarity, not proof of causation.
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- •Parallel domestic policy development is possible.
- •Industry or market pressure may have driven similar language.
- •A common external shock (e.g., financial crisis, pandemic) could explain parallel adoption.
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Averified echo
- SemanticStrong semantic alignment
- TemporalGlobal precedent precedes Korea
- LinkageExplicit citation in Korean source
Matched concepts: rights of the child ↔ 아동의 권리(아동복지법 제4조); protection from abuse ↔ 신체적·정서적 학대 금지(제17조); child abuse punishment ↔ 아동학대범죄 처벌 특례법
Cross-lingual similarity 37/100 (multilingual e5 embedding) — a computed signal, not proof.
Similarity type: treaty implementation
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Matched Concepts
3 pairsThe UN Convention on the Rights of the Child① (CRC), adopted November 20, 1989 and in force September 2, 1990, is the most widely ratified human rights treaty in history, establishing binding obligations on state parties to protect children's rights across welfare, protection from abuse②, juvenile justice, and participation — enforced through periodic UN Committee reviews.
한국은 1991년 11월 20일 CRC를 비준하였으며, 아동복지법(법률 제11002호, 2011년 전부개정) 제4조 제6항에서 유엔아동권리협약에서 규정한 아동의 권리 및 복지 증진을 위한 시책 수립·시행 의무를 명문화하고 제17조에서 신체적·정서적 학대 금지를 규정하였다. 2013년 칠곡 계모 아동학대 사망사건을 계기로 아동학대범죄의 처벌 등에 관한 특례법(법률 제12341호, 2014년 1월 28일 공포·동년 9월 29일 시행)이 제정되어 신고의무·긴급임시조치·피해아동 보호명령을 도입하였고, 아동복지법 일부개정(법률 제16248호, 2019년 1월 15일 공포·동년 7월 16일 시행)으로 아동권리보장원이 설립되었으며, 2021년 정인이 사건 이후 학대처벌특례법이 추가 강화되었다.
Echo Strength
1989 UN CRC 채택 / 1991 한국 비준 → 2011 아동복지법 전부개정 / 2014 아동학대처벌특례법 / 2019 아동권리보장원 설립
treaty implementation
Sources
Linkage Evidence
Concrete actors, citations, and consultations that connect the global origin to the Korean echo.
UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (adopted 20 Nov 1989; in force 2 Sep 1990; ROK ratified 20 Nov 1991)
The CRC establishes binding obligations on states parties to protect children from all forms of physical or mental violence, injury, abuse and neglect (Art. 19) and to undertake all appropriate legislative and administrative measures to implement the rights recognised in the Convention (Art. 4).
Article 4(6) of Korea's Child Welfare Act requires the State and local governments to establish and implement policies to promote the rights and welfare of children 'as provided in the Convention on the Rights of the Child' — an explicit statutory citation of the treaty by its formal title.
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Stockholm / Rotterdam Conventions → Korea Persistent Organic Pollutants Act
Basel Convention → Korea Transboundary Hazardous Waste Act
UN Convention Against Torture (CAT/OPCAT) → Korea
CEDAW → Korea Framework Act on Gender Equality
Outer Space Treaty / UN COPUOS → Korea Space Development Act & KASA
UN Arms Trade Treaty → Korea Foreign Trade Act (strategic items)
CRC Optional Protocols (OPAC, OPSC) → 아동복지법 OPAC·OPSC 비준
CRC Right to Education → Korea Compulsory Education Framework
UN Global Digital Compact → Korea Digital Bill of Rights
UN Arms Trade Treaty → Korea Arms Export Control
WHO Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Framework
CRPD Article 9 (Accessibility) → Korea Disability Anti-Discrimination Act & Convenience Promotion Act
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EU CBAM & Korea Response (2026)
ESG Disclosure Mandate (ISSB-aligned)
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Nuclear Energy Policy Oscillation
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Platform Content Moderation (Network Act)
Supply Chain Due Diligence (CSDDD)
Genome Editing & LMO Biosafety (Cartagena Protocol)
IMO Ship Recycling Convention → Korea
ICAO Aviation Safety & Open Skies
KASA & Space Development Promotion Act
Hydrogen Roadmap & IEA Clean Energy Transition
UNESCO Cultural Heritage & Intangible Heritage (Korea Heritage Service)
UNESCO SDG4 & AI Digital Textbooks (Education)
UNFCCC Paris NDC & Korea Carbon Neutrality Act
UNESCO AI Ethics Recommendation → Korea AI Basic Act
ILO Convention 190 (Violence & Harassment) → Korean Workplace Harassment Law
WHO Pandemic Agreement (WHA78) → Korea Infectious Disease Law
EU–Korea Framework Agreement → Political / Global Governance Cooperation
UN Civil Society Participation ↔ Korea Nonprofit Civil Society Registration
CBD / Kunming-Montreal Framework → Korea Biodiversity Act
EU ETS → Korea Emissions Trading Scheme (K-ETS)
CITES → Korea Wildlife Protection & Management Act
Hague Apostille Convention → Korea Document Authentication
ICAO SARPs (Chicago Convention) → Korea Aviation Safety Act
Minamata Convention on Mercury → Korea Mercury Management
Sendai Framework (UNDRR) → Korea Disaster & Safety Management Act
UNCITRAL Cross-Border Insolvency Model Law → Korea Debtor Rehabilitation Act
Chemical Weapons Convention (OPCW) → Korea CW/BW Prohibition Act
1951 Refugee Convention → Korea Refugee Act (난민법)
UNFCCC Paris Agreement Article 6 (Carbon Markets) → Korea Emissions Trading Scheme
UNFCCC Global Stocktake (GST) → Korea Carbon Neutrality Framework Act
UNFCCC Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) → Korea National Climate Adaptation Plan
UNFCCC Technology Mechanism → Korea Environmental Technology & Industry Support Act
UNFCCC Gender Action Plan → Korea Framework Act on Gender Equality
CBD Nagoya Protocol on ABS → Korea Genetic Resources Access and Benefit-Sharing Act
CBD Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety → Korea LMO Transboundary Movement Act
Basel Convention (Waste Management Framework) → Korea Waste Management Act
Basel Convention Plastic Waste Amendments → Korea Circular Economy Act
Basel Convention E-Waste Technical Guidelines → Korea E-Waste Recycling Act
Stockholm Convention (POPs Regulation) → Korea Persistent Organic Pollutants Management Act
Stockholm Convention (PFAS Regulation) → Korea Chemical Substances Management Act
IMO Ballast Water Management Convention → Korea Marine Environment Management Act
IMO Polar Code (Ship Safety in Polar Waters) → Korea Maritime Safety Act
IMO MARPOL Convention → Korea Ship Safety Act
IMO Sulphur 2020 (Global Sulphur Cap) → Korea Eco-Friendly Ships Act
IMO Anti-Fouling Systems Convention → Korea Ship Navigation Act
ICAO Aircraft Noise Standards (Annex 16) → Korea Airport Noise Prevention Act
ICAO Long-Term Aspirational Goal (LTAG) → Korea Aviation Business Act
ICAO Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) → Korea Carbon Neutrality Framework Act
ICAO Annex 17 (Aviation Security) → Korea Aviation Security Act
UN SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) → Korea Energy Act
IPCC WG3 (Climate Mitigation) → Korea Energy Use Rationalization Act
IPCC AR6 (Energy Systems Transition) → Korea Urban Gas Business Act
UN Cybercrime Treaty → Korea Cybercrime Investigation Framework
UNCITRAL CISG → Korea International Sale of Goods Act
UNCITRAL Model Law on Arbitration → Korea Arbitration Act
UNHCR Refugee Convention → Korea Refugee Act
CEDAW General Recommendation 35 (Gender-based violence) → Korea Framework Act on Prevention of Violence Against Women
CAT Article 4 (Criminalization of torture) → Korea Criminal Act & Administration of Criminal Detention Act
CEDAW Article 7 (Political participation) → Korea Gender Equality Act & Political Parties Act
FATF Proliferation Financing → 대량살상무기확산자금조달금지법
UNDRR Sendai Framework → 재난안전관리기본법 (재난위험경감)
UNDRR Sendai Framework Monitor → 한국 재난통계 및 지표체계
UNDRR Early Warnings for All → 한국 조기경보시스템
UNDRR National Platform → 한국 국가재난안전포털
CRC Child Labor Prohibition → Korea Child Labor Protection
IAEA Nuclear Safety Standards → Korea Nuclear Safety Act
IAEA Fusion Energy / ITER → Korea Nuclear Energy Promotion Act
IAEA Nuclear Energy / Peaceful Uses → Korea Power Development Promotion Act
UNODC/UNTOC Protocol on Human Trafficking → Korea Criminal Act & Act on Prevention of Human Trafficking
UNFCCC Paris Agreement NDC → 탄소중립기본법 시행령 (Carbon Neutrality Framework Enforcement Decree)
ICAO Annex 19 Safety Management → 항공안전법 시행령 (Aviation Safety Enforcement Decree)
Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) Guidelines → 원자력안전위원회·전략물자관리원 핵비확산 고시 (NSSC Nuclear Export Control Notice)
UNDRIP (UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples) → Korea's Traditional Community & Cultural Heritage Policies
IAEA GSR Part 4 (Safety Assessment) → 원자력안전법 시행령 (Nuclear Safety Enforcement Decree)
ITU Radio Regulations (RR) → 방송통신위원회·국립전파연구원 전파설비 고시 (KCC Radio Equipment Notice)
IAEA GSR Part 3 (Radiation Protection) → 원자력안전위원회 방사선안전 고시 (NSSC Radiation Safety Notice)
CRPD Article 12 (Equal recognition before the law) → Korea Adult Guardianship System (Civil Code)
IMO SOLAS Chapter XI-2 (ISPS Code) → 해사안전법 시행령 (Maritime Safety Enforcement Decree)
AI Misinformation Laws
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EU REACH / GHS → Korean K-REACH & Chemicals Control Act
UN Anti-Corruption Convention (UNCAC) → Korea Conflict-of-Interest Act
UN CRPD → Korea Disability Anti-Discrimination Act
UN Global Plastics Treaty (INC) → Korea Plastic Reduction Policy
WIPO Marrakesh Treaty → Korea Copyright Act (accessible works)
UN Convention vs Transnational Organized Crime (Palermo) → Korea
UNFCCC Just Transition → Korea Employment Policy Framework Act
UNFCCC Climate Finance (GCF/Standing Committee) → Korea Environmental Policy Framework Act
UNCLOS Part XII (Marine Environment Protection) → Korea Marine Environment Management Act
Rotterdam Convention (PIC Procedure) → Korea Chemical Registration & Assessment Act
Minamata Convention (Mercury-Added Products) → Korea Environmental Health Act
SAICM / Global Framework on Chemicals → Korea Consumer Chemical Products Safety Act
ILO/WHO Asbestos Convention → Korea Asbestos Safety Management Act
UN Energy Compacts → Korea New & Renewable Energy Act
UNFCCC Renewable Energy Workstream → Korea Electric Utility Act
UN Energy / Hydrogen Economy → Korea Hydrogen Economy Act
UNFCCC Energy Sector Mitigation → Korea Petroleum Business Act
UNCAC Article 33 (Protection of whistleblowers) → Korea Public Interest Whistleblower Protection Act
UNCAC Chapter II (Preventive anti-corruption measures) → Korea Improper Solicitation and Graft Act (Kim Young-ran Act)
UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation → 한국 국제조세 협력 체계
IMO MARPOL Annex VI (EEDI/EEXI) → 해양환경관리법 시행령 (Marine Environment Enforcement Decree)
Semantically Related
Closest patterns by multilingual embedding (e5) — conceptual similarity beyond shared keywords. A computed signal, not a sourced claim.
CRC Optional Protocols (OPAC, OPSC) → 아동복지법 OPAC·OPSC 비준
Rights & Anti-corruption
CRC Optional Protocol on Sale of Children → Korea Child Welfare Act & Act on Protection of Children and Youth against Sex Offenses
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UN CRPD → Korea Disability Anti-Discrimination Act
Labor & Work
UN Anti-Corruption Convention (UNCAC) → Korea Conflict-of-Interest Act
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Hague Child Abduction Convention → Korea Implementation Act
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CEDAW → Korea Framework Act on Gender Equality
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