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S. Korea to Create Posts for Gender Equality in Gov’t Offices

S. Korea to Create Posts for Gender Equality in Gov’t Offices

SEOUL, Apr. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea will set up new departments dedicated to handling gender equality policies in eight government offices to better deal with sexual discrimination and abuse in the cultural and educational sectors, the gender ministry said Tuesday. Under a plan endorsed by the Cabinet , the new posts will be [...]

Acquittal of Former Governor Ahn Hee-jung Sparks Controversy

Acquittal of Former Governor Ahn Hee-jung Sparks Controversy

SEOUL, Aug. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — Yesterday’s acquittal of former South Chungcheong Province Gov. Ahn Hee-jung, who was charged with raping a former aide, has sparked controversy, with many activists calling for a new law that would make non-consensual sexual acts a crime in regards to the “no means no” rule, a campaign slogan that [...]

Prosecutors Seek Arrest Warrant for Ex-Gov. An Over Sexual Violence

Prosecutors Seek Arrest Warrant for Ex-Gov. An Over Sexual Violence

SEOUL, March 23 (Korea Bizwire) – Prosecutors on Friday sought a court warrant to arrest former South Chungcheong Gov. An Hee-jung for sex offenses. The Seoul Western District Prosecutors’ Office said it requested the warrant on charges of sexual intercourse and sexual harassment by abuse of occupational authority, citing the risk of him destroying evidence as he has denied the charges. If convicted, he could face up to five [...]

Men Too Say #MeToo

Men Too Say #MeToo

SEOUL, March 16 (Korea Bizwire) — Ever since female prosecutor Seo Ji-hyeon appeared on TV and accused a former senior official in the prosecution service of having touched her inappropriately, the floodgates have opened, unleashing a seemingly endless stream of sexual harassment allegations. With the vast majority of the alleged victims of sexual harassment being [...]