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KOREAN WOMEN.
Awareness only matters when it leads somewhere. Below are organizations and campaigns that give international readers a way to financially support women in Korea, assist survivors, and advocate for stronger protections against sexual and gender-based violence.
01 — DIRECT SUPPORT
DONATE.
Support organizations providing survivor services, advocacy, shelter, financial assistance, and other resources to women and families in South Korea.
DONATE 01
Korea Women’s Hot-Line
Korea Women’s Hot-Line supports survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and digital sexual violence. The organization operates counseling and shelter services and conducts advocacy work. Overseas donations are accepted through PayPal, with international bank transfer information also available.
DONATE 02
Korea Foundation for Women
The SOS Fund addresses sexual violence, domestic violence, digital sexual crimes, dating violence, survivor recovery, and violence prevention. In 2026, the fund supports five Korean organizations and projects working against violence against women.
DONATE 03
Korean Unwed Mothers’ Families Association
KUMFA supports Korean women and their children through counseling, legal and medical connections, emergency shelter assistance, education, and programs promoting financial independence. Overseas donors can donate through PayPal.
DONATE 04
Me & Korea — WINGS
WINGS says 100% of donations go to the organizations and programs it serves. Projects include support for single mothers and Helping Halmonies, which assists elderly Korean women who worked in camptowns around U.S. military bases.
02 — ADVOCACY
TAKE ACTION.
International readers can also support campaigns addressing sexual violence, digital abuse, misogyny, and justice for survivors.
PETITION 01
Urge South Korea to Tighten Laws on Sex Crimes
Calls for stronger laws and protections involving sexual violence, illegal filming, digital sexual crimes, deepfake pornography, nonconsensual distribution, victim services, and judicial responses.
PETITION 02
A Global Call for Urgent International Action Against Online Misogyny
Calls for international action against technology-facilitated gender violence, image-based sexual abuse, deepfake pornography, online misogyny, and other forms of digital sexual exploitation.
PETITION 03
Support Lee Yong-soo’s Plea for Justice for Comfort Women
Supports survivor Lee Yong-soo’s campaign seeking accountability and international legal resolution regarding Japan’s World War II military sexual slavery system.
EXTERNAL RESOURCES
Behind The Burning Sun is not affiliated with the organizations or petitions listed above. Links lead directly to the relevant organizations or campaign platforms.