South Korea’s state human rights watchdog said that it had upheld a decision by a private golf club not to sell its membership to a man bearing excessive tattoos.
The unidentified man filed a complaint with the National Human Rights Commission in February, accusing the golf club of refusing to sell him membership due to tattoos on his shoulder, chest, arms and back.
He insisted the golf club should be punished for violating a human rights law banning discrimination on appearance.
The commission, however, ruled that the decision by the club, which was also unidentified, should not be classified as “unfair discrimination.”
Under its bylaw, the club can reject membership for “those who create a sense of incompatibility or give inconvenience to others,” the commission said.
“The skin of players may be exposed while changing (clothes) and showering at the club, and there is a chance that people may feel uncomfortable with such tattoos,” it concluded.(AFP)
韓國人權監察團體表示，支持某私人高球俱樂部拒絕一名渾身刺青男性入會的決定。
這位不願具名的男性二月份向國家人權委員會申訴，指控該高爾夫俱樂部以他肩、胸、手臂與背部有刺青為由，拒絕他入會。
他堅持該高球俱樂部應該因違反歧視他人外表的人權法條遭到處分。
然而人委會裁定，該俱樂部的決定應該不算「不公平歧視」。
人委會表示，依據俱樂部內部章程，得以「造成不相容感，或使他人感到不便」為由拒絕申請。
人委會的結論是：「會員在俱樂部更衣與淋浴時，皮膚上的刺青有可能暴露在外，造成其他會員不舒服的感覺。」
（法新社╱翻譯：吳岱璟）
A: Taiwanese-language pop singer Jody Chiang is finally staging a comeback after having “turned off the microphone” for nine years. B: Yeah, she’s set to perform for the National Day celebration at the Taipei Dome this Saturday. A: As the best Taiwanese-language singer, it would be a big loss if she continued her hiatus. B: Recently, Chiang revealed that she quit singing in 2015 due to cancer. A: That’s shocking. But it’s great to see her healthy and able to turn the mic back on again. A: 台語歌后江蕙「封麥」9年後，終於即將復開唱了。 B: 對啊她本週六將參加國慶晚會，在大巨蛋開唱。 A: 江蕙可是最棒的台語歌手，如果不唱歌太可惜了。 B: 她最近才透露，其實2015年是因為罹癌才會「封麥」。 A: 真是令人震驚！能再看到她健康地「開麥」太好啦。 （By Eddy Chang,
A: Apart from Taiwanese-language pop diva Jody Chiang’s comeback, South Korean girl group (G)I-dle is also performing in Taiwan this weekend. B: I know. They have concerts at the Taipei Arena on Saturday and Sunday. A: Actually, to meet their fans’ high demand, they’ve added one more show on Friday. B: They’re even adding a show? That shows how popular they are. A: My favorite group member is Taiwan’s Susan Yeh, known by her stage name “Shuhua.” Let’s go cheer her on. A: 本週末除了江蕙復出，南韓熱門女團(G)I-dle也將開唱唷。 B: 我知道，他們本週六、日將在小巨蛋開唱。 A: 應粉絲的要求，他們本週五還會加場。 B: 還加場？不愧是韓流人氣女團。 A: 我最喜歡台灣團員葉舒華！我們快去幫她加油吧。 （By Eddy Chang, Taipei Times／台北時報張聖恩）
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