Why are Young Men and Women in South Korea Drifting Apart Politically?
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Why are Young Men and Women in South Korea Drifting Apart Politically?
Why are Young Men and Women in South Korea Drifting Apart Politically?
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Women are shown at a rally to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. Participants of the rally advocated for a society free from institutional discrimination, one where women can enjoy equal rights with men.
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Women are shown at a rally to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. Participants of the rally advocated for a society free from institutional discrimination, one where women can enjoy equal rights with men.
Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images
While the ideological gender gap among young people is widening across the developed world, it is particularly alarming in South Korea. Experts are concerned about what it means for the country’s future. Our reporter in Seoul examines the phenomenon.
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