Populism, grievance and online opinion drive campaign pledges to abolish Gender Ministry

Abolishing the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family has resurfaced as a bone of contention in the ongoing presidential campaign.

2025-05-20

A third of Korea's at-risk adolescents have felt 'depressed,' survey finds

A recent survey reveals that one in three at-risk adolescents in Korea experience depression, highlighting high social isolation and the need for increased support services.

2025-04-29

Korea's gender equality index declines in 2023 amid public attitude changes, declining parental leave use

The Korean government’s national gender equality index declined in 2023, marking a drop for the first time since the index was published. Worsening public attitudes on gender roles and declining parental leave usage were cited as key factors.

2025-04-17

Gender Ministry accused of wasting taxpayers' money on empty minister's seat

The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family faces criticism for wasting taxpayers' money to maintain the minister’s office despite the seat having remained vacant for over nine months.

2024-11-18

Gov't to disclose child-related workplaces hiring sexual offenders on websites

Information about whether sexual offenders are employed at child-related facilities will be available at the websites of local governments and regional education offices as part of efforts to ensure such offenders are not hired.

2024-10-15

Korea's gender equality index improves, but glaring gaps remain

Gender disparities in Korea are widest in decision-making authority and narrowest in access to education and health care, the Gender Ministry said Friday.

2024-06-07

UN body says Korea should not abolish its Gender Ministry

A UN body called on Korea to scrap its plan to abolish the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family in a report released on Monday.

2024-06-04

Younger Koreans more willing to have children, survey says

Young Koreans are more open to having children than they were just several years ago, according to the latest government survey. Officials see the recent results as a hopeful indicator of a reversal in the country’s chronically low birthrate

2024-04-17