Court ruling rekindles debate on morality of sex dolls
Posted : 2021-01-29 15:36
Updated : 2021-01-31 18:29
Legislators debate the importation of life-size sex dolls during an annual parliamentary audit of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy at the National Assembly in Seoul on Oct. 18, 2019 photo. Korea Times file
By Bahk Eun-ji
A recent court ruling in favor of importing life-size sex dolls has reignited heated debate here over its possible effects on society.
While importers and supporters say sex dolls should be treated the same as other sex toys on shelves, opponents say the dolls objectify women.
Earlier this month, the Seoul Administrative Court overturned a January 2020 decision by the customs office at Gimpo International Airport to ban the importation of life-size real doll products. The office said the dolls would harm public morals, but the court said the toys are for personal use and do not corrupt morals.