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VOL. 7, ISSUE 2 (2025)
Legal protection for victims of cyberbullying: A comparative study between the Indonesian criminal law system and the South Korean legal system in the case of Kim Sae Ron.
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Frans Haryadi Djauhari, Helmi Badjree, Nur Silfa Ismaya, Ria Tri Vinata
Abstract
The advancement of digital technology has
resulted in serious consequences, including the emergence of new forms of crime
such as cyberbullying. The cyberbullying case involving Kim Sae Ron, a South
Korean actress, serves as a concrete example of the negative impact of the
online world on individuals' lives. This study aims to analyze the legal
protection provided to cyberbullying victims by comparing the criminal law
systems of Indonesia and South Korea. The research method employed is normative
juridical research with a comparative law approach. In South Korea,
cyberbullying is specifically regulated under the Act on Promotion of
Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection,
in addition to general criminal law provisions, offering firm sanctions against
perpetrators of online harassment. Meanwhile, in Indonesia, cyberbullying
offenses can be prosecuted under the Law Number 11 of
2008 which was later amended to become Law Number 1 of 2004 concerning
Electronic Information and Transactions (ITE Law),
particularly concerning defamation and insult provisions; however, the
regulation is considered not yet comprehensive in protecting victims. The
research findings reveal that South Korea's legal system is more proactive in
providing victim protection, including mechanisms for content removal and
victim rehabilitation. On the other hand, Indonesia still needs to strengthen
both substantive and procedural legal instruments to ensure the protection of
cyberbullying victims. This study concludes that the effectiveness of legal
protection for cyberbullying victims largely depends on the clarity of legal
norms, assertiveness in law enforcement, and active community participation in
creating a safe digital environment. These findings are expected to serve as a
reference for future reform in Indonesia’s criminal law policies.
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How to cite this article:
Frans Haryadi Djauhari, Helmi Badjree, Nur Silfa Ismaya, Ria Tri Vinata "Legal protection for victims of cyberbullying: A comparative study between the Indonesian criminal law system and the South Korean legal system in the case of Kim Sae Ron.". International Journal of Social Research and Development, Vol 7, Issue 2, 2025, Pages 1-7
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