India, July 24 -- An appeal court ruling in a high profile abortion case has renewed concerns over South Korea's unresolved abortion laws, with Amnesty International saying the decision exposes a legal vacuum that continues to leave pregnant people and healthcare providers without clear legal protections.
Appeal court upholds convictions
According to Amnesty International, the appeal court upheld convictions linked to an abortion case despite the country's abortion ban having been declared unconstitutional in 2019. The organisation said the ruling demonstrates how the absence of updated legislation continues to create legal uncertainty for patients and medical professionals. It urged authorities to ensure that access to abortion is treate...