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South Korea women's rights
August 14, 2020
Will South Korea Finally Have Its Reckoning on Sex Crimes?
By Jenna Gibson
Three major back-to-back incidents have brought the issue of sexual harassment and assault to a head once again.
July 11, 2020
Seoul Mayor’s Death Shocks South Korea
By Hyung-Jin Kim and Kim Tong-Hyung
Park Won-soon’s death elicited both sympathy and controversy amid rumors of a sexual harassment complaint against him.
March 23, 2020
Telegram Sex Slave Video Scandal Hits South Korea
By Tae-jun Kang
Yet another disturbing example of “rape culture” in South Korea has the public demanding government action.
December 03, 2019
Korea Wakes up to the Deadly Consequences of Spy Cams and Cyberbullying
By Jenna Gibson
Three high-profile deaths in Korea reignite discussions around privacy, prosecution, and mental health.
June 14, 2019
Gender Inequality Makes South Korea Poorer
By Troy Stangarone
It’s in South Korea’s economic interest to continue to work toward greater gender parity.
April 12, 2019
South Korean Court Orders Easing of Decades-Old Abortion Ban
By Hyung-Jin Kim
The Constitutional Court ordered parliament to revise abortion laws by 2020.
March 18, 2019
6 Trillion Reasons for Asia to Act on Gender Equality
By Anthony Fensom
The OCED estimates that 7.5 percent of global GDP is lost due to gender-based discrimination.
March 14, 2019
South Korean Police Question 2 K-Pop Stars in Sex Scandals
By Hyung-Jin Kim
The #MeToo movement takes hold in South Korea's famed music industry.
February 07, 2019
Key Convictions Show Continuing Power of #MeToo Movement in Korea
By Jenna Gibson
The women's movement that began last year is now piling up successes in court.
January 23, 2019
More Sexual Abuse Claims Rock South Korean Skating
By Kim Tong-Hyung
The #MeToo movement has reached South Korea's elite sports scene.
December 06, 2018
Rapper Symbolizes Backlash Against South Korea's Feminists
By Jenna Gibson
Rapper San E steps into the middle of South Korea’s growing women’s rights movement with anti-feminist tracks.
December 09, 2017
Taboo No More? Abortion in South Korea
By Clint Work
Responding to a public petition, the Moon administration will take a close look at the current abortion ban.
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