Presidential hopefuls underscore their commitment to gender equality on Woman's Day
South Korea's presidential hopefuls laid out their policies for gender equality and women's empowerment to mark the 109th International Women's Day on Wednesday.
Front-runner Moon Jae-in of the Democratic Party said that he will become a "feminist president," offering to allocate more government positions to women.
"It is crucial that females speak out not only for women-related policies, but in all areas, including the economy, diplomacy and security," the former head of the Democratic Party said.
"Although it may not be easy to make it a campaign pledge, I believe we must make efforts to achieve gender equality in the Cabinet gradually," Moon said. "There must be practical efforts."
Moon said the former President Roh Moo-hyun's administration recruited more women in its Cabinet than any government, claiming such efforts will be expanded if he becomes president. Moon, who served as Roh's chief secretary, gained popularity after the former president's death in 2009.
Moon made the remarks while welcoming a renowned women's rights advocate, Kwon In-suk, to his campaign.
The professor of women's studies at Myongji University is a symbolic figure for the women's movement. She sparked a public outcry in the 1980s after the then-student activist unveiled she was raped by a police detective during an interrogation.
"Kwon, who analyzed sexual crimes in the context of social relationships, is devoted to making a safer society for women," Moon said.
Other presidential hopefuls also promised to increase the presence of women in the government.
Rep. Ahn Cheol-soo of the People's Party pointed out the portion of women among ministers in South Korea is only 5.9 percent, far below the average 29.3 percent among members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
"I will practice true democracy by expanding women's participation in the Cabinet," he said during a Women's Day ceremony hosted by a local civic group for gender equality.
During a separate meeting with call center workers, Rep. Yoo Seong-min of the Bareun Party said he will allow women to take up to three years of maternity leave while limiting employees from working excessively long hours. (Yonhap)
- 最近发表
-
- DOJ accuses TikTok of collecting and sharing users' personal views, as the app fights a ban
- YouTuber 'reviews' Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S21+ like it's no big deal
- FM hints at military cooperation with Japan, US
- 石棉县法院:成功执结追索劳动报酬系列案 让27名农民工安心过年
- Travel Back in Time and Uncover Old
- The Super Bowl halftime show had the internet feeling intense nostalgia, and feeling a little old
- Politics on dating apps are thornier than ever now that Trump is gone
- 41% of Americans support Trump
- LG Display starts production of advanced OLED displays for gaming
- Ten Sri Lankans vanish from Commonwealth Games: official
- 随机阅读
-
- 2016's $400 GPU vs. 2019's $400 GPUs
- 粤新采购达成意向超5000万斤!“疆品南下 粤品北上”产地行活动创佳绩
- N. Korean leader discusses tightening party control, reorganizing party departments
- Signal hits No. 1 in Apple's App Store after Elon Musk boost
- Klarna CEO reveals plan to reduce workforce by 50% and replace it with AI
- Is this Tesla's new Model S?
- Korea, Canada eye deeper security, economic ties
- NOAA contradicts National Weather Service, backs Trump in warning Dorian could impact Alabama.
- Get Thee to Totality: Chicago
- S. Korea's new COVID
- Korea to trial state sick pay scheme
- QAnon followers believe Trump will be inaugurated as president this month
- Spaceship tech slashes energy usage of existing AC systems
- “严道老”品牌牵手“塔山茶” 助力脱贫攻坚
- 发挥好带头人作用 带领乡亲一起致富
- N. Korea's new suspected COVID
- Keurig K Mini deal — get $30 off at Target
- 粤新采购达成意向超5000万斤!“疆品南下 粤品北上”产地行活动创佳绩
- Korea to trial state sick pay scheme
- Twitter confirms Trump's ban is permanent, even if he runs again in 2024
- 搜索
-
- 友情链接
-