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Young Women Lead 'Light Stick Revolution' Against Inequality

6/1/2025

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Young women have emerged as powerful voices in the "light stick revolution," challenging former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's anti-feminist stance and martial law. Despite their passionate activism, women still hold a mere 20% of parliamentary seats, and the looming election shows little promise for gender equality, with both major parties sidestepping women's issues.

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Young women have emerged as powerful voices in the "light stick revolution," challenging former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's anti-feminist stance and martial law. Despite their passionate activism, women still hold a mere 20% of parliamentary seats, and the looming election shows little promise for gender equality, with both major parties sidestepping women's issues.