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Despite its strong record on democratic governance and human rights, South Korea has faced persistent challenges in freedom of expression, labor rights, gender equality, and LGBTQ+ rights. Its growing relationship with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK, or North Korea) is also of concern, including the South Korean government's shift away from calling for accountability for North Korean human rights violations. The risks to South Korea's democracy must be addressed.