Seoul: South Korea has raised the age of consent for sex to 16 from 13 as it seeks to strengthen protection for minors following accusations that the existing law on sex crimes was too weak.
Under the revised law, adults who have sex with under-16-year-olds will be prosecuted for child sexual abuse or rape regardless of any alleged consent.
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