Lee Nak-yeon: "The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family's Role and Responsibility Must Be Further Expanded for Gender Equality"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] Lee Nak-yeon, former party leader and presidential candidate of the Democratic Party of Korea, announced a women's policy package on the 11th.

At a press conference held at the National Assembly Communication Office that day, Lee stated that he would promote a "three-policy package to help women's safe daily lives," including the introduction of a purchase history management system for disguised cameras, strengthening punishment for dating violence, and ensuring safe return home. Disguised cameras refer to ultra-small cameras that are easily misused as "molka cameras" (hidden cameras).

Lee also reaffirmed his opposition to the abolition of the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, saying, "It is time to further expand the role, functions, and responsibilities of the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family for gender equality."

However, regarding the ministry's jurisdiction, he mentioned, "Youth-related work is very vulnerable and not well established. There is a demand from single-parent families to transfer their affairs to the Ministry of Health and Welfare," adding, "Adjustment is needed for tasks that are deprioritized in terms of importance."

Through the policy package announced that day, Lee stated that he would introduce a seller registration system for disguised cameras misused for illegal filming and establish a sales history system that mandates buyer identity verification.

Regarding dating violence, he said he would clarify the grounds for punishment by adding "persons in a dating relationship" to the concept of family members under the Act on the Punishment of Domestic Violence. He also said he would consider enacting a special law on dating violence.

Furthermore, he said he would expand the "Smart Women Safety Service," currently implemented in some local governments, nationwide and promote making "Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design" (CPTED) mandatory in areas densely populated by single-woman households.

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