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South Korea women's rights

Lee Jae-myung Takes Over a Country Split by Gender Politics

Lee Jae-myung Takes Over a Country Split by Gender Politics

By Ming Gao and Joanna Elfving-Hwang
Though Lee attempted to sideline the issue during the campaign, gender conflict has continued, subtly but powerfully, to shape voter behavior in South Korea.
Beyond Political Crisis: Building a Rights-Based Future in South Korea

Beyond Political Crisis: Building a Rights-Based Future in South Korea

By Boram Jang
The election next week is an opportunity to address fundamental human rights deficits that preceded Yoon’s tenure – yet such commitments remain notably absent from major candidates' platforms. 

South Korea’s 2025 Election: A Test for Gender Equality

South Korea’s 2025 Election: A Test for Gender Equality

By Soeun Jeon
South Korea’s 2025 presidential election exposes the country’s deep gender gap in political representation.

South Korean Women’s Resistance at the Heart of Yoon Suk-yeol’s Impeachment

South Korean Women’s Resistance at the Heart of Yoon Suk-yeol’s Impeachment

By Ahlem Faraoun
More than a reaction to Yoon’s autocratic and anti-feminist tendencies, the massive participation of women is the culmination of long-standing struggles for gender equality, and unmet demands for justice.

The Demographic Promises and Perils of Seoul’s Filipino Domestic Helper Initiative

The Demographic Promises and Perils of Seoul’s Filipino Domestic Helper Initiative

By Eom Tae Yeon
Can South Korea entice women into the workforce by outsourcing domestic labor to foreigners? More importantly, should it?
Gender Norms and Women’s Double Burden in East Asia

Gender Norms and Women’s Double Burden in East Asia

By Jessica Shao and Yoolim Lee
South Korea, Japan, and China share similar issues with entrenched gender norms regarding childcare and employment, which are being reflected in their plunging birthrates.

Sindang Murder Underscores South Korea’s Weak Protections for Women

Sindang Murder Underscores South Korea’s Weak Protections for Women

By Mai Anna Pressley
Repeated murders prove that South Korea needs a stronger legal system to combat stalking and other gender-based crimes.
Does the South Korean Ministry of Gender Equality Need to Be Abolished? 

Does the South Korean Ministry of Gender Equality Need to Be Abolished? 

By Britt Robinson
A simple rebrand could make MOGEF a strong ally of the Yoon administration for solving many of the crises facing the South Korean public.

Anti-Feminism and South Korea’s Presidential Election

Anti-Feminism and South Korea’s Presidential Election

By Timothy S. Rich, Erika Puhakka, Josie Coyle , and Alexis Mayne
Exploring new survey data on perceptions of gender discrimination in South Korea, which became a major cleavage point in Wednesday's election.

How Feminism Became a Dirty Word in South Korea

How Feminism Became a Dirty Word in South Korea

By Spencer Hines and Jay Song
The demonization of feminist discourse and ideology in South Korea is a critical impetus for young Korean men’s embrace of misogynist attitudes and conservative politics.

South Korea’s Struggle With the Politics of Inclusion

South Korea’s Struggle With the Politics of Inclusion

By Yong Kwon
The obvious path out of South Korea’s demographic crisis is encouraging more immigrants and women to join the workforce. What’s standing in the way?
South Korean Female Sergeant’s Death Highlight Military’s Problem With Sexual Assault

South Korean Female Sergeant’s Death Highlight Military’s Problem With Sexual Assault

By Mitch Shin
The Ministry of National Defense promised a thorough investigation into the case, but critics say it’s too little, too late.

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