SOOP ESG2024

Declaration of Human Rights Management

Based on our core values of freedom of expression, equality, and tolerance, SOOP is creating a media environment where everyone can freely participate and communicate. We have proclaimed our Human Rights Management Declaration to all employees, including headquarters and domestic and overseas affiliates, and encourage all stakeholders of SOOP who have a relationship with SOOP, including users, investors, shareholders, and partners, to participate in creating a culture that respects human rights. As a responsible company that respects human rights, SOOP supports international standards such as the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), the ILO Core Conventions, and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, and constantly strives to incorporate them into our entire business operation.

• We respect and support international human rights standards such as the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Labor Organization’s (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.
• We respect the dignity and value of all individuals and strive to uphold human rights in our management practices.
• We actively prevent any form of human rights abuse in advance and offer our best to help those in need.
• We do not discriminate against any stakeholders, including members, based on race, gender, religion, disability, age, region or any other status.
• We comply with all labor laws and regulations, ensuring freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining.
• We do not permit any form of forced labor or child labor.
• We create safe and healthy working conditions to promote industrial safety and health.
• We respect the human rights of all stakeholders, including customers, related organizations and local communities, and pursue mutual growth and development.
• We adhere to domestic and international environmental laws, striving to protect the environment and prevent pollution.
• We endeavor to promote the social expansion of human rights management.

Managing Human Rights Impacts of Contents

SOOP has established and carries out internal operating policies that comply with laws and international standards on the prevention of human rights violations, and strengthens social responsibility in the process of content distribution. We also stipulate responsibility clauses in our streamer contracts to create a safe platform environment through a multi-layered response system, which includes proactive monitoring and civil and criminal actions.

Key Human Rights Related Regulations in Our Operating Policy

Diversity and Inclusion

3-year growth trend in female headcount

*Female headcount calculated on a separate basis

3-year growth trend in female managers

*Female manager: female team leader or higher position
*Female manager ratio for 2022 was corrected due to incorrect entry in the annual report for the previous year

Protecting Freedom of Expression and Human Rights

SOOP considers the balance between freedom of expression and the protection of human rights of others as an important issue in operating digital platforms. To this end, we have established a self-regulatory system and operate our services in compliance with relevant laws and regulations. In ambiguous cases, we establish standards in consultation with relevant authorities and constantly supplement our guidelines to meet the changing environment.

Human Rights Education for Employees

SOOP regularly provides human rights education, including legally required education, for all employees to ensure that a culture of human rights management is embedded in the organization. In addition to statutory education for disability awareness, sexual harassment prevention and prevention of workplace harassment, we have established and distributed internal guidelines to foster a culture of mutual respect and inclusion in the workplace.

Grievance Handling Procedure