Sokcho City Senior Officials Lead the Way in Spreading a Culture of Gender Equality

Training on Prevention of Four Major Types of Violence and Discussion-Based Gender Sensitivity Enhancement Held
Promoting a Culture of Respect and Consideration in the Public Sector
Participation of 44 Senior Officials Including Mayor Lee Byungsun

On November 10, Sokcho City in Gangwon Province held a "Strengthening Gender Sensitivity Competence through Prevention of Four Major Types of Violence and Friendly Discussions" training session at the large conference room in the new city hall. The event was attended by Mayor Lee Byungsun and 44 senior officials at grade 5 or higher.

Sokcho City held a "Prevention of Four Major Types of Violence and Strengthening Gender Sensitivity Skills through Friendly Discussions" training session on the 10th at the new city hall's large conference room, targeting 44 senior officials ranked Grade 5 and above, including Mayor Lee Byung-sun. Provided by Sokcho City

This training was a mandatory legal program aimed at preventing the four major types of violence-sexual harassment, prostitution, sexual violence, and domestic violence. Unlike traditional lecture-based formats, it was conducted as a discussion- and participation-oriented program. Sokcho City focused on enhancing gender sensitivity within the public sector and fostering a healthy organizational culture through this initiative.

The session was led by Ahn Myeongja, a professional instructor from the Korea Institute for Gender Equality Promotion and Education. Key topics included proper understanding and response to the four major types of violence, the responsibilities and roles of senior officials, and strategies for spreading gender equality values within the organization. In particular, the program provided a practical platform for open dialogue, allowing participants to freely share opinions based on real-life cases and to strengthen gender sensitivity and promote a culture of gender equality.

Mayor Lee Byungsun stated, "This training was not a one-sided delivery but an open forum for sharing thoughts with one another. Senior officials will take the lead in practicing a culture of respect and consideration, and I will set an example so that the values of gender equality can spread throughout the public sector."

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