I am an editorial writer at The Korea Times, focusing on foreign policy, North Korea and domestic politics. My key areas of interest include North Korea, foreign interference in elections, election integrity, cyberattacks and human rights. Prior to joining the Editorial Board, I served as both Politics Desk editor and Culture Desk editor. During my career, I have reported on the Presidential Office under the Lee Myung-bak administration, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the National Assembly.
Women’s groups divided over sexist remarks
By Kang Hyun-kyung
One of the two powerful women’s groups here remains silent about Rep. Lee Jae-oh’s controversial remarks that he believes South Korea is not yet ready for a female President.
Claiming that this will hold true until the two Koreas unite, the lawmaker aimed his comments at Rep. Park Geun-hye, a presidential hopeful with unrivaled support in the ruling camp.
The Korean Women’s Association United (KWAU), one of two core entities whose role is to helping the gender equality movement here bear fruit, has not released any statements in response to the politician’s sexist remark.