I have a hard time seeing these sex robots causing a decrease in sex crimes and prostitution any time soon in South Korea, but some people think they will:
The head of Harmony, a sex robot / Courtesy of Realbotix
Sex robot “brothels” have emerged as a potentially lucrative business as sex doll manufacturers offer more sophisticated, individually tailored models, thanks to advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies.
With many shops that offer sex with these robots popping up in Europe and Canada, some technology pundits here are cautiously suggesting Korea may have to deal with this controversial issue in the near future.
Advocates say sex with robots can reduce the need for sex workers and help disabled people enjoy the same sexual pleasure as others do, in the privacy of their own room.
But opponents argue that sex robots cannot replace women and they will dehumanize the relationship between men and women. (…………..)
Sex robots are banned from import to Korea. Under article 234 of the customs law, goods that disrupt the constitutional order, disturb public safety and order or corrupt morals shall not be exported or imported.
However, it is possible to purchase life-size sex dolls online here. Also, sex dolls made by local firms are available on the internet. While it is illegal to import or export sex dolls, there are no laws that forbid manufacturing and selling the dolls here.
While sex robots are still legally unavailable here, experts say possibilities are open for Korea to allow “robot prostitution.”
“The positive aspect of sex robots is that they will help decrease the number of women who sell sex illegally,” said Kang Dong-woo, director at the Korean Institute for Sexual and Couple’s Health (KISCH). The KISCH is a private clinic for sex counseling in Seoul.
“It is no secret that there are many men who use prostitution services. Prostitution is available everywhere here through the internet. In such circumstances, I think chances are open for the country to introduce robot prostitution in the near future as it can reduce sex crimes and illegal prostitution,” Kang said. [Korea Times]
I’m sure the robots will be kept every bit as clean as the restrooms on “The Hill”… 😯
Ole Tanker
6 years ago
CH has pre-ordered 2.
ChickenHead
6 years ago
I thought about getting into robot prostitution but wearing the Anal Annie suit was uncomfortable even before the first customer arrived.
Mcgeehee
6 years ago
An opponent to the sex robots stated, “If robots can work just like humans, we should regard them as another species…”
WHAT? Where do they come up with this stuff?
When I was young, I believed most opposition to sexual anything (TV, books, magazines, etc.) came from the older generation. Now that I am the older generation, I can’t believe some of the same tired, old, opposition coming from those younger than me. Relax y’all, it’s only sex.
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I’m sure the robots will be kept every bit as clean as the restrooms on “The Hill”… 😯
CH has pre-ordered 2.
I thought about getting into robot prostitution but wearing the Anal Annie suit was uncomfortable even before the first customer arrived.
An opponent to the sex robots stated, “If robots can work just like humans, we should regard them as another species…”
WHAT? Where do they come up with this stuff?
When I was young, I believed most opposition to sexual anything (TV, books, magazines, etc.) came from the older generation. Now that I am the older generation, I can’t believe some of the same tired, old, opposition coming from those younger than me. Relax y’all, it’s only sex.