President Moon: "Gender equality frees us all... the power to build a mature Republic of Korea"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] President Moon Jae-in emphasized solidarity and cooperation for realizing a gender-equal society, stating that "gender equality is gradually freeing all of us."

On the afternoon of the 2nd, President Moon delivered a video congratulatory message at the '2021 Korea Gender Equality Forum' hosted by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, saying, "(Gender equality) is drawing out suppressed energy and becoming a new force that creates a mature Korea."

President Moon said, "We have been tirelessly moving toward an equal and sustainable society," adding, "In 1995, we enacted the Basic Act on Women’s Development and, after 20 years, fully revised it into the Framework Act on Gender Equality. We have expanded the scope of the system to ensure gender equality is realized in all areas including politics, economy, society, and culture."

He evaluated the younger generation as "the generation that takes fairness and justice most seriously, a courageous and dynamic generation that boldly moves beyond the limitations of existing systems and structures into a new world," and said, "Although they sometimes experience growing pains such as gender conflicts and gaps within generations, they try to face and embrace each other's differences."

He continued, "If we continuously communicate and build solidarity, I am confident that we will surely discover brilliant solutions to difficult challenges such as inequality and unfairness that older generations have not been able to solve."

President Moon stated, regarding the implementation of the Youth Basic Act and the launch of the Youth Policy Coordination Committee, "The government will also make greater efforts for future generations," and added, "We will create a new world where every young person can equally enjoy happiness in life."

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