The State of Gender Equality in South Korea: A Conversation with Jiwon Ok

YCAPS and Temple University Japan are happy to welcome Jiwon Ok, People Power Party (PPP) politician, for our next Indo-Pacific Policy Dialogue as she discusses the pressing issues surrounding gender equality in South Korea. Her experience and perspective as a young female politician in the country offers a unique opportunity for a thought- provoking discussion. Her presentation will shed light on the challenges that persist and explore potential avenues for progress. This session offers an invaluable opportunity for policymakers, scholars, and enthusiasts to gain insights into the current state of gender dynamics in the country.

YCAPS is glad to partner with Temple University Japan to deliver this opportunity.

Please Bring a photo ID upon reception.

Please use this link to RSVP for in-person attendence.

Location:

Temple University Japan Campus, Room 309

1-14-29 Taishido, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo

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Speaker: Jiwon Ok is a young politician in South Korea's People Power Party (PPP). Jiwon studied Economics at Cornell University and holds a master's in International Relations from Tsinghua University in China. She is passionate about addressing the declining birthrate in South Korea and improving gender equality in the workplace. South Korea's economy has been developed, but the gender equality index is poor. Even in the face of political attacks and cyber-bullying from young males who labeled her 'feminist', she stood her ground and is forging a future for herself to become a young female conservative politician.

Cost: Free of charge

Moderator: William Winberg (YCAPS) and Robert Dujarric (TUJ)

Format: This event will be off-the-record. Questions are encouraged.

Registration: Required via this link