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Project Objective
To enhance the quality of suicide prevention scientific* through scientific verification and promote the distribution and expansion of evidence-based suicide prevention programs.
- Guidelines and recommendations for programs developed for suicide prevention and interventions for high-risk groups.
Legal Basis
Legal Basis표_근거, 조항으로 이루어짐
| Legislation |
Provisions |
| Act for Prevention of Suicide and the Creation of a Culture of Respect for Life |
Articles 4, 17 |
Suicide Prevention Program Certification Review Process
뷰어 닫기
Pinch Out & Pinch In
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닫기
Types of Certification
인증심사 유형표_구분, 내용, 세부정보로 이루어짐
| Classification |
Content |
Details |
| Preliminary Certification |
Expert Consensus Guidelines/Recommendations |
Guidelines/Recommendations for general situations |
Guidelines/Recommendations for general situations |
| Standard Interventions/Recommendations |
Interventions/Recommendations for specific situations |
Well-structured programs with precise content |
| Main Certification |
Research-Based Guidelines/Recommendations |
Guidelines/Recommendations based on research plans |
Guidelines/Recommendations derived from systematic literature reviews agreed upon by experts and stakeholders |
| Research-Based Interventions |
Interventions proven effective through scientific research methods |
Programs with a very low likelihood of effectiveness changes due to future research |
Status of Certified Programs (As of 2024)
인증 프로그램 현황(‘24년 기준)_인증구분, 전체 프로그램 수, 생명지킴이교육 프로그램 수로 이루어짐
| Certification Classification |
Total Number of Programs |
Number of Life-keeper Education Programs |
| Preliminary Certification |
Expert Consensus Guidelines/Recommendations |
7 |
- |
| Standard Interventions/Recommendations |
95 |
68 |
| Main Certification |
Research-Based Guidelines/Recommendations |
- |
- |
| Research-Based Interventions |
5 |
2 |
| Total |
107 |
70 |
Project Details
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Operation of Suicide Prevention Program Certification Review
Conducting reviews for preliminary and main certifications, operating the Suicide Prevention Certification Evaluation Committee
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Support for Effectiveness research of Suicide Prevention Programs
Providing education on the development methods of suicide prevention programs (online)
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Management of Certified Programs
Promoting and managing certified programs, operating seminars on suicide prevention program certification
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Project Objective
To prevent copycat suicides through the establishment of a cooperative system involving the media, police, and fire departments for immediate and coordinated responses to suicide incident reports.
Legal Basis
Legal Basis표_근거, 조항으로 이루어짐
| Legislation |
Provisions |
| Act for Prevention of Suicide and the Creation of a Culture of Respect for Life |
Articles 2-2, 19 to 19-4, 25, 26 |
| 「Press Arbitration Commission's Deliberation Standards for Rectification Recommendations」 |
Article 14 |
| 「Regulations on Publicity of Police Investigation Cases」 |
Article 10 |
Project Details
1) Of Awareness and Compliance with Suicide Reporting Guidelines
- - Raising awareness of Suicide Reporting Guidelines 3.0 among media companies and journalists (education, seminars, quarterly Life Respect Excellence in Reporting Awards, etc.)
- - Monitoring media reports of suicide incidents and addressing non-compliance
- Suicide Reporting Guidelines 3.0
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- ① Use expressions like 'death' or 'passed away' instead of 'suicide' in article titles.
- ② Do not report specific methods, tools, locations, or motives of the suicide.
- ③ Be cautious with the use of photos or videos related to suicides to avoid encouraging copycat suicides.
- ④ Avoid glamorizing or rationalizing suicide and provide information on the negative consequences and prevention of suicide.
- ⑤ Respect the dignity of the deceased and the privacy of the survivors when reporting on suicide incidents.
- Include the suicide crisis counseling hotline at the end of suicide reports
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If you have concerns that are difficult to discuss, such as feelings of depression, or know someone struggling with such issues, you can receive 24-hour expert counseling at the Suicide Prevention Hotline 109.
※ These guidelines must be followed more strictly when reporting on celebrity suicides.
2) Of Guidelines for Suicide Scenes in Visual Content
- - Supporting the dissemination of guidelines for suicide scenes in visual content (education, seminars, script contests, etc.)
- - Conducting constant monitoring and post-management of suicide scenes in visual content
Guidelines for Suicide Scenes in Visual Content
- Do not specifically depict methods and tools of suicide.
- Do not present suicide as a solution to problems or glamorize it.
- Avoid scenes of a murder-suicide or joint suicide.
- Be especially cautious with suicide scenes involving adolescents.
3) Monitoring and Blocking of Suicide-Inducing and Harmful Information in Media
Definition of Suicide-Inducing and Harmful Information
- Suicide-Inducing Information
(Subject to Legal Penalties)
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Information that actively encourages or assists in suicide.
- ① Information recruiting suicide partners.
- ② Information detailing specific methods of suicide.
- ③ Documents, photos, or videos that depict or induce suicide.
- ④ Information on the sale or use of items harmful for suicide.
- ⑤ Any other information that clearly aims to induce suicide, similar to the above categories.
- Suicide-Harmful Information
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Information that glamorizes, trivializes, or mocks suicide, potentially hindering the formation of a culture that respects life.
- ① Photos and videos of self-harm.
- ② Information expressing vague feelings about suicide/self-harm.
- ③ Information that glamorizes suicide.
- ④ Information that mocks suicide.
System for Monitoring Suicide-Inducing and Harmful Information
뷰어 닫기
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- Annual Recruitment and Operation of the Suicide Information Monitoring Group
- Overview of the National Monitoring Group
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Operating period
Ongoing throughout the year
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Target participants
Adults
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Activity content
- Reporting suicide-inducing information to information and communications service providers
※ Recognized volunteer hours: 1 hour for every 10 cases of suicide-inducing information reported (maximum 8 hours per day)
- Annual Intensive Cleaning of Suicide-Inducing Information (Conducted jointly with the National Police Agency)
- Overview of the Intensive Cleaning Activity for Suicide-Inducing Information
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Operating period
Designated month each year for intensive monitoring of suicide-inducing information
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Target participants
Adults
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Activity content
- Reporting suicide-inducing information to information and communications service providers
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Project Objective
To develop and disseminate nationwide suicide prevention campaigns, fostering a positive image of suicide prevention and promoting a culture of respect for life through collaboration with private organizations and other entities.
Legal Basis
Legal Basis표_근거, 조항으로 이루어짐
| Legislation |
Provisions |
| Act for Prevention of Suicide and the Creation of a Culture of Respect for Life |
Article 15 (Promotion of a Culture of Respect for Life), Article 16 (Suicide Prevention Day), Article 18 (Promotion of Suicide Prevention) |
Project Details
- 1) Formation and operation of an advisory committee for establishing promotional strategies.
- 2) Expansion of suicide prevention campaigns
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Formulating and implementing mid- to long-term strategies for suicide prevention campaigns.
- Conducting development, planning, and distribution of offline campaigns related to the core slogan "Add People," created in 2022, for nationwide suicide prevention organizations to use in the field.
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Producing and promoting new media content
- Card news and feature videos
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Recruiting and operating the "Live Together, Life Supporters" group,
- Launch ceremonies, monthly education, content planning/production, postings, the Life Support Expo, and closing ceremonies.
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Publishing the webzine "Hope Talk Talk."
- 3) Production and broadcasting of public service advertisements for suicide prevention
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Creating public service advertisements reflecting significant suicide prevention policies and issues.
- Broadcasting advertisements across all media, including TV, radio, and online platforms.
- 4) Promotion of suicide prevention awareness campaigns through public-private collaboration
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Producing and distributing crisis response social service guides in collaboration with support organizations during high-risk periods for suicide (March to May), focusing on mental health support, youth and young adult support, and welfare and livelihood support.
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Implementing suicide prevention awareness campaigns through collaboration with government departments and private organizations.
- 5) World Suicide Prevention & Survivors Day
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World Suicide Prevention Day
- Date: Annually on September 10 (week-long events)
- Purpose: To raise awareness of the dangers of suicide and create a proactive social atmosphere for suicide prevention.
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World Suicide Survivors Day
- Date: The Saturday before Thanksgiving (week-long events)
- Purpose: To create a healthy mourning atmosphere through healing and comfort for suicide survivors.
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Project Objective
To develop and implement specialized suicide prevention projects utilizing the business and structural capabilities of private organizations, thereby enhancing private sector accountability for suicide prevention and promoting and spreading a culture of respect for life throughout society.
Legal Basis
Legal Basis표_근거, 조항으로 이루어짐
| Legislation |
Provisions |
| Act for Prevention of Suicide and the Creation of a Culture of Respect for Life |
Articles 12-4, 15 |
Project Details
1) Solicitation and operation of the Public-Private Consultative Council on Life Respect Policy (43 organizations).
- - Activating the Public-Private Consultative Council on Life Respect Policy network (operating representative councils and working councils, public promotions, campaigns, planning, and operating programs to strengthen public-private cooperation).
- - Identifying and supporting suicide prevention projects by private organizations.
2) Planning and development of fundraising projects
- - Operating the Suicide Prevention CSR Corporate Partnership Program "Life Love Partner."
- - Developing and operating individual donation programs (donations, programs, etc.).
- - Developing and operating cause-related marketing projects (donating a portion of corporate sales proceeds).
- Foundation's Social Contribution Programs
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Dream Project
Supporting children and adolescents who are suicide survivors experiencing mental and financial difficulties due to the loss of their guardians to continue their education.
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Hope Nest Project
A support program designed to assist suicide survivor children and adolescents in maintaining a stable life and not losing hope by helping them with their overall daily activities.
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Hope Star Project
Providing educational expenses, psychological treatment costs, and health care expenses to children facing various challenges in daily life due to the suicide of a parent or family member.
3) Strengthening of Public-Private Partnership Networks for the Promotion of a culture of respecting Life
- - Signing MOUs (Memorandums of Understanding) for the promotion a culture of respecting Life (Contributing to the spread of a culture of respecting Life through partnerships with companies and organizations, monitoring the implementation of agreements, and establishing ongoing cooperative systems)
- - Supporting the operation of the Public-Private Council for Celebrity Suicide Prevention
- - Promoting and connecting safe clinics for public culture and arts figures
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Project Objective
To make suicide prevention education mandatory, ensuring effective education for different target groups, and to nurture life-keepers who can recognize the importance of life and proactively address suicide risks.
Legal Basis
Legal Basis표_근거, 조항으로 이루어짐
| Legislation |
Provisions |
| Act for Prevention of Suicide and the Creation of a Culture of Respect for Life |
Law No. 19529, promulgated on July 11, 2023, effective on July 12, 2024 |
- Suicide Prevention Act, Article 17
- ▸ The heads of institutions, organizations, and facilities must conduct suicide prevention education to promote a culture of respect for life and submit the results to the Minister of Health and Welfare or the head of the relevant ministry as prescribed by the Presidential Decree.
Operational System
윤영체계표_구분, 역할로 이루어짐
| Organization |
Roles |
Ministry of Health & Welfare
(Suicide Prevention Policy Division) |
- Formulating and operating education systems and directions
- Preparing education and inspection guidelines |
Korea Foundation for Suicide Prevention
(Education Strategy Division) |
- Developing & distributing education programs
- Training & managing instructors
- Receiving and managing education performance records and systems |
Community mental health and welfare centers (CMHC)
(Suicide Prevention Centers) |
- Developing & distributing education programs
- Supporting education for target institutions |
Project Details
1) Target Population for education
교육대상표_구분, 대상로 이루어짐
| Categories |
Target Groups |
| Mandatory Targets |
National Agencies, etc. |
1) 1) National agencies, local governments
2) 2) Public institutions under the "Act on the Management of Public Institutions."
3) Local and public corporations established under the "Local Public Enterprises Act." |
| Schools |
1) Schools under Article 2 of the "Elementary and Secondary Education Act" (elementary, middle, high schools) |
| Health & Welfare |
1)Social welfare facilities under the "Social Welfare Services Act" (e.g., elderly welfare facilities)
2)Medical institutions classified as hospitals under the "Medical Services Act" (with 30 or more beds) |
| Recommended Targets |
Workplaces |
1) Workplaces with 30 or more regular employees |
| Schools |
1) Schools under Article 2 of the "Higher Education Act" (universities)
2)Alternative educational institutions under Article 2 of the "Alternative Education Institutions Act" (confirmation through the education office is feasible) |
2) Educational Content and Frequency [Implementation Decree Article 10-2]
- The educational institutions shall conduct 'Awareness Improvement Education' at least once a year to foster sound values about life and 'Life Keeper Education' to identify high-risk individuals and connect them with professional services.
- Article 10-2 of the Implementation Decree of the Suicide Prevention Act
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▸ The content of suicide prevention education under Article 17, Paragraphs 1 and 2, and the suicide prevention counseling under Paragraph 3 of the same article is as follows.
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1. Awareness improvement related to suicide prevention
- a. Importance of respecting life
- b. Self-understanding, self-care, and how to seek help
- c. Other necessary content to foster healthy values of respect for life
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2. “Gate-keeper”education, as defined in Article 2-2, clause 4 of the law, includes the following for training:
- a. Issues and current status of suicide
- b. Risk factors and warning signs of suicide
- c. Suicide crisis response techniques
- d. Other necessary content for suicide crisis prevention and response
3) Educational Methods [Implementation Decree Article 10-2]
- Conducting through group education, audiovisual education, internet lectures, etc.
4) Reporting Education Results[Implementation Decree Article 10-2]
- Institutions conducting education must submit results to the Minister of Health and Welfare or the head of the relevant department by January 31 of the following year (results submission can be omitted for school students under Article 2 of the "Elementary and Secondary Education Act").
