Korean men accused of staying long-term in Laos for sex tourism, driving up rent prices

A Korean civic group has raised concerns over reports that some Korean men are engaging in organized sex tourism in Laos. Some reportedly even rent long-term housing in major cities to facilitate the purchase of sex. The trend, activists warn, has become so widespread that it is reportedly pushing up local rent prices. Lee Hyun-sook, head of the civic group Tacteen Naeil, which works to prevent sexual crimes against minors, revealed the findings during a CBS Radio interview on Thursday. Her group has been monitoring online chat rooms and Telegram channels that share information about prostitution. According to Lee, Korean men have become major customers at sex establishments in Laos. “It’s not difficult to find entertainment venues there with signs written in Korean,” she said. One online review of such venues had over 31 million views, suggesting the scale of interest among Korean users, she added. Lee said more Korean men are now living in Laos for months at a time to purchase sex, often renting apartments for their stay. “Those with money rent very nice places,” she said.Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times