Women's groups protest against abolishing gender ministry

Women's rights activists called on President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol to withdraw his campaign pledge to close down the Ministry of Gender, Equality, and Family.

Meanwhile, Yoon reconfirmed his intent to keep the campaign promise, Sunday, as he said the ministry "has fulfilled its historical calling."

On the future of the ministry, Yoon said, "We should plan a more effective government branch to deal with injustice, human rights violations, and protection of people's rights more effectively.

Article By Lee Hae-rin