'People Who Say "Ottoke Ottoke" and Feminists Also NO'... Convenience Store Part-Time Job Gender Discrimination Recruitment Controversy

[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Sumi] A controversy has arisen after a convenience store in Seoul posted a job recruitment notice for workers with the condition of being 'not a feminist.' The job posting also included a misogynistic expression, 'ottoke ottoke haneun bun.'

On the 13th, a weekend worker recruitment notice for a convenience store was posted on the job site Albamon. The notice listed detailed working conditions for the employees.

A convenience store job posting that sparked controversy over gender discrimination.
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It stated that minors cannot apply due to the sale of alcohol and cigarettes, and that weekend afternoons are difficult and important positions, so only strong individuals should apply.

The most controversial requirement was 'not a feminist.' Additionally, it asked that passive people who are 'ottoke ottoke' refrain from applying, which also sparked discrimination debates. 'Ottoke ottoke' is a derogatory expression used to belittle women who repeatedly say 'what to do' in urgent situations and fail to respond properly.

As a result, the notice spread across various online communities, drawing criticism for gender discrimination. One netizen criticized, "Discriminating from the hiring process based on personal beliefs seems unfair." On the other hand, some argued, "Isn't this level of condition freedom when hiring people?"

Meanwhile, as the controversy intensified, the business owner deleted the recruitment post.

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