#60 – Martial Law, Gender Conflict, and the ‘Feminist Reboot’ in South Korea

Goldie Kim

How have young feminists challenged the patriarchal culture of South Korea in recent times? How are young men reacting to the upsurge in support for feminist ideas and activism? What is the background to the dramatic conflict around gender and masculinity in the country the last few years, and how might it be resolved? And how does all of this connect to President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law on 3rd December 2024, and the pro-democracy movement that managed to stop him?

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