"Feminism Must Be Healthy Too," Yoon Seok-yeol Says... Justice Party Responds, "Don't Act as Feminism Inspector and Lecture"

Yoon Seok-yeol, a presidential pre-candidate who joined the People Power Party, is giving a lecture at the People Power Party's freshman study group 'Myeongbulheojeon Conservative Season 5' held at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, on the morning of the 2nd. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] Former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol stated that "feminism should be healthy feminism," while on the 2nd, Kang Min-jin, leader of the Youth Justice Party, criticized, saying, "We do not really want 'feminism permitted by Yoon Seok-yeol.'"

On the same day, Kang posted on her Facebook a post titled "Former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol, who presumes to be a judge of healthy feminism," pointing out, "Since he joined the People Power Party, I wonder if he thought he should resemble Representative Lee Jun-seok."

Earlier, former Prosecutor General Yoon attended the People Power Party's freshman lawmakers' study meeting "Myungbulheojeon Conservative" held at the National Assembly in the morning and said, "Feminism should be healthy feminism and should not be exploited to extend the regime."

He also mentioned the cause of low birth rates, saying, "There is also talk that feminism is politically exploited too much and plays a role in emotionally blocking healthy relationships between men and women."

Regarding this, Kang emphasized, "If there is no gender equality in relationships between men and women, it would be a relationship stained with violence and discrimination rather than a healthy relationship," adding, "Policies that allow half of the nation's population, women, to enjoy equal rights are policies for the nation itself."

Furthermore, she raised her voice, saying, "Do not presume to be a judge who distinguishes healthy feminism and lecture others; study the realities and voices of women first," and "Anyone who aspires to be the president of a country should rightfully do so."

Kang Min-jin, Leader of the Youth Justice Party. [Image source=Yonhap News]

Meanwhile, Kang has recently continued her offensive against opposition figures. On the same morning, she criticized People Power Party spokesperson Yang Jun-woo through Facebook, saying, "He is busy spreading logic that seems to be produced in a specific community through his SNS daily. He even shifted the responsibility for cyber violence to athlete Ansan by claiming that the problem was the use of words identified as 'misandry.'"

She continued, "Representative Lee defended spokesperson Yang's remarks on the radio this morning," and criticized, "Is Representative Lee the leader of South Korea's main opposition party? Or is he still the leader of the 'Femco Party'?"

Additionally, Kang criticized, "The background of the sexist attacks against athlete Ansan also lies with Representative Lee's responsibility. He has built his base by fostering anti-feminism forces," adding, "This is why Representative Lee cannot 'cut ties' with his responsibility in the current situation where a witch hunt has escalated to calling someone 'feminist' just because they have a short haircut."

Spokesperson Yang stirred controversy by posting on the 30th of last month about the online attacks received by athlete Ansan, who participated in the Tokyo Olympics, stating, "The core of the controversy lies in the use of 'misandry terms' and criticism of radical feminism."

In response, Representative Lee said on MBC Radio's "Kim Jong-bae's Focus," "Spokesperson Yang has never spoken from a misogynistic perspective," emphasizing, "If spokesperson Yang had used the concept of misogyny even slightly or had inappropriate perceptions about it, I would discipline him."

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