Ministry of Gender Equality and Family: "Early Achievement of Targets in 8 out of 12 Areas for Women's Representation in the Public Sector"

Achieving Over 92% in the Remaining 4 Areas

‘Korea Gender Equality Forum’ to be Held on July 3-4

President Moon: "Women Demonstrate Leadership in Overcoming Crises"

Minister Lee Jung-ok of the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family / Photo by Moon Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family announced on the 31st that it will faithfully implement the plan to enhance women's representation in the public sector and hold the 'Korea Gender Equality Forum' on July 3-4 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.

On the same day, the Ministry announced that the Gender Equality Committee reviewed two agenda items in writing: the plan to enhance women's representation in the public sector and the mid-year implementation review results of the 2nd National Action Plan for UN Security Council Resolution 1325.

As a result of checking the mid-year implementation status of the five-year plan to enhance women's representation in the public sector, which is being promoted as one of the top 100 national tasks, 8 out of 12 fields achieved this year's targets ahead of schedule. These include national and local government headquarters director-level positions, public institution managers, local public enterprise managers, national university professors, principals and vice principals, coast guard, and government committees. The remaining 4 fields also achieved over 92%, making it likely to meet the targets within this year.

The government is currently implementing the 2nd National Action Plan of Korea to fulfill UN Security Council Resolution 1325. To ensure solid progress, implementation results have been reviewed twice a year with a private advisory group. Most tasks are being carried out smoothly; however, due to the spread of COVID-19, development cooperation projects such as overseas invitation training programs have not proceeded, necessitating continuous monitoring.

Forum Website and Ministry of Gender Equality and Family YouTube Channel Live Broadcast
Ministerial Greetings from Norway, Denmark, and Finland in Charge of Gender Discrimination Policies
"We Will Serve as a Leading Platform for Women, Peace, and Security Agendas"

The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family will hold the '2020 Korea Gender Equality Forum' on July 3-4 to mark the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and the 20th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325. The forum will be regularized going forward, focusing on gender equality and the COVID-19 crisis. Except for domestic presenters, all participants will join online, and the forum will be broadcast live via the forum website and the Ministry's YouTube channel.

The forum will explore the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on women and ways to overcome it, as well as women's participation and roles in the Green New Deal and Digital New Deal. It will be an opportunity to share implementation achievements in Korea and the international community and discuss future development strategies with domestic and international scholars, civil society activists, and policy officials.

President Moon Jae-in emphasized in a video greeting, "The COVID-19 crisis has revealed the unequal realities faced by women, but women have become agents in overcoming the crisis and demonstrated their capabilities. Women have also made significant contributions as key players in 'K-quarantine' efforts, including quarantine and care." Additionally, ministers responsible for gender equality policies from Norway, Denmark, and Finland will deliver special video greetings.

Minister of Gender Equality and Family Lee Jung-ok stated, "This forum will establish itself as a new communication platform connecting past gender equality agendas with the future of gender equality in the post-COVID era, and we will develop it into a platform leading gender equality and women, peace, and security agendas in the international community."

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