| Enacted in 1987 |
Notification of HIV-infected persons to government, Enlisting of infected persons, Compulsory testing of workers with high risk, Management of blood products, Isolation of HIV-infected persons, Prohibition of acts which can cause transmission |
Established legal basis for management to prevent the spread of HIV infection after the identification of the first HIV infection in Korea in 1985 |
| The 2nd Revision in 1995 |
Established the basis for consignment of education and publicity to prevent AIDS to NGOs, Strengthened tests on imported blood products |
Considering the nature of HIV infection, established the basis for preventive education and promotional activities through NGOs |
| The 4th Revision in 1999 |
Abolished the isolation policy and designation of medical institutions for infected persons, Establishment of free anonymous screening system and shelter of infected persons |
To avoid discriminatory medical practices that may violate human rights |
| The 8th Revision in 2008 |
Prohibited discrimination against infected employees, Introduced anonymous screening systems at medical institutions other than public health centers |
Strengthened protection and support for human rights of the infected based on the 2005 report of the National Human Rights Commission of Korea |
