About us

National Solidarity Against Sexual exploitation of Women is

We are a nationwide umbrella organization of anti-prostitution movement organizations active in 13 regions(in 2025).

Focusing on the 2000 Gunsan Daemyeong-dong Fire Disaster Response Committee and the 2002 Gunsan Gaebok-dong Fire Disaster Response Committee, we led the enactment of the 2004 Anti-Prostitution Act.

Since its launch on June 9, 2004, we also participated in the Seoul Miari Fire Disaster Response Committee and the Gwangju Songjeong-dong Fire Disaster Response Committee in 2005, as well as the annual 'Dandelion Pilgrimage' nationwide in September.

National Solidarity opposes prostitution, which is a form of violence and sexual exploitation against women, and does not condone any actions that create demand while supporting the sex industry.

We oppose violence against women and vulnerable individuals in our society and advocate for, support, and work with women to decriminalize prostitution.

Our Launch Declaration

Launch Declaration of the National Solidarity Against Sexual exploitation of Women

Following the September 19, 2000, fire disaster in Gunsan's Daemyeong-dong neighborhood, which killed five women forced into prostitution, and the subsequent massacre of 14 women at a brothel in Gunsan's Gaebong-dong neighborhood on January 29, 2002, a consensus emerged on the urgent need for a new anti-prostitution law. This led to the enactment of the law on March 2, 2004. Following the enactment of the law, the government launched a comprehensive plan to prevent prostitution and began actively addressing the problem.

However, the new law failed to decriminalize prostitution and falls short of protecting victims and eradicating prostitution. Furthermore, given the widespread misconceptions surrounding prostitution in our society, and the lack of institutional mechanisms to ensure enforcement, its effectiveness could once again be questioned.

For years, organizations that have provided support, rescue, and counseling to women in prostitution have been dedicated to advocating for the enactment of the Anti-Prostitution Act and protecting victims. Now, with the Anti-Prostitution Act enacted and set to take effect on September 23rd, it is crucial to establish institutional mechanisms to ensure its proper enforcement. The problem of state authorities engaging in collusion and bribery is particularly serious, and further evasion and acquiescence would be tantamount to condoning egregious crimes.

Therefore, we have launched the "National Coalition for the Resolution of Prostitution Issues" to eradicate prostitution crimes and actively work to resolve the issue. Starting with the enactment of legislation, the National Coalition for the Resolution of the Prostitution Problem will lead the way in advancing a world where human rights are truly respected and equality is realized. To ensure that government policies move in the right direction, the National Coalition for the Resolution of the Prostitution Problem will conduct policy proposals, monitoring activities, expanding victim protection support, and cultivating public awareness.

June 9, 2004

National Solidarity Against Sexual exploitation of Women

Saeumteo, Self-Reliance Support Community, Citizens' Coalition for the Resolution of the Prostitution Problem (Gunsan), Hanoljigi, a shelter for victims of prostitution affiliated with the Gwangju-Jeonnam Women's Association, the Human Rights Support Center for Women in Prostitution affiliated with the Jeonbuk Women's Association, the Human Rights Support Center for Women in Prostitution affiliated with the Daegu Women's Association, and Bultok, a shelter for victims of prostitution affiliated with the Jeju Women's Association.