"I want to date, but I don't know how to approach it"
'Warm Intervention' to Prevent Dating Violence Draws 150 Participants
On May 18, the first day of the festival at Kyonggi University Suwon Campus.
Passing through groups of students with excited expressions and walking down the street lined with food booths,
an experience booth with the sign "Warm Intervention in Love" came into view.
This program, led by the Gender Equality Policy Office of the Ministry of Education and now in its third year,
was established to prevent relationship violence and digital sexual violence.
On the 18th, the Gender Equality Policy Office of the Ministry of Education was counseling students at the "Warm Intervention in Love" experience booth set up at Kyonggi University Suwon Campus. Provided by the Ministry of Education.
원본보기 아이콘Although the topic is heavy, anyone could comfortably stop by,
as it was set up as a "Mobile Love Counseling Center" that blended naturally with the festive atmosphere.
The number of participating schools has grown from 4 in 2024, to 8 last year, and to 10 this year.
"It's hard to refuse my boyfriend's unreasonable demands"
Identifying Causes of Conflict Using Individual TCI Temperament Tests
At Kyonggi University, which hosted the program for the first time this year, more than 150 students visited the experience booth in a single day.
"I want to date, but I don't know how to approach it."
"It's hard to refuse my boyfriend's unreasonable demands," and other concerns poured in from students.
Four professional counselors provided free counseling and conducted TCI temperament tests to analyze students' personalities.
Jung Ilsun, Gender Equality Policy Officer at the Ministry of Education, explained, "Through individual TCI tests, couples have the opportunity to
understand each other's personalities and realize the reasons behind past conflicts."
Is It Okay to Secretly Look at Your Partner's Phone? Checking 'Relationship Sensitivity' with OX Quiz
Activities included OX quizzes to assess whether it is justifiable to check a partner's phone without consent
or to force location sharing,
allowing participants to check their own relationship sensitivity.
♥Advanced 'Relationship Sensitivity' Test♥
A challenging 10-question diagnosis to distinguish between love and obsession
Q. 01 / 10
If you are almost certain your partner is cheating, secretly checking their phone without consent is a justified way to protect yourself.
[Incorrect]No matter the suspicion, invading someone’s privacy without consent is both illegal under criminal law and a form of controlling violence.
[Correct!] (X)Even if your partner's actions are inappropriate, surveillance of their privacy is never justified. In a healthy relationship, you should choose conversation or even separation, not control.
Q. 02 / 10
If you feel uncomfortable about your partner drinking alone with a friend of the opposite sex, expressing your feelings politely and suggesting the two of you set clear boundaries is a healthy way to set limits.
[Correct!] (O)Openly expressing your feelings and negotiating mutually agreed-upon boundaries is normal communication in a relationship, not obsession.
[Incorrect]Simply holding back is not always the best answer. Communication that suggests your standards without prohibiting your partner’s actions is essential.
Q. 03 / 10
Whenever there is a conflict, intentionally cutting off contact for days and completely ignoring your partner is not violence but just a “cooling-off period.”
[Incorrect]Deliberate and indefinite silence or blocking causes extreme anxiety and helplessness in your partner, and is a clear form of psychological abuse aimed at controlling the relationship.
[Correct!] (X)Intentionally giving someone the “silent treatment” is a destructive form of emotional abuse, just like physical violence. This is different from a mutually agreed “time-out.”
Q. 04 / 10
Demanding your partner’s card or bankbook to “manage their assets” just because you disapprove of their spending habits constitutes economic controlling violence.
[Correct!] (O)Among unmarried couples, taking away your partner’s economic autonomy and unilaterally monitoring them is a typical form of economic control and violence.
[Incorrect]Even if you claim it’s “for the future,” depriving an adult partner of control over their own assets is never justified.
Q. 05 / 10
If your partner repeatedly says things like “You’re just too sensitive and you’re misremembering,” or “You should see a psychiatrist,” making you doubt your own perception, it is a sign of gaslighting.
[Correct!] (O)This is a classic gaslighting tactic that undermines the victim’s self-esteem and makes them dependent on the abuser by causing them to distrust their own judgment.
[Incorrect]This is a subtle and dangerous form of psychological control that damages your partner’s sense of reality and seeks to dominate them emotionally.
Q. 06 / 10
Simply saying, “I liked your last style better than today’s,” without criticism or coercion, is also considered dating violence.
[Incorrect]Simple feedback or mild preference expressed without coercion or pressure to change is part of normal communication, not violence.
[Correct!] (X)“Dress control” and “sharing opinions” are different. Expressing a preference without coercion or criticism is considered healthy communication.
Q. 07 / 10
After an argument, saying, “I might say something hurtful now, so let’s talk again in an hour,” is emotional avoidance violence.
[Incorrect]This is not “ghosting.” Requesting a specific break time when emotions are running high is a recommended method for resolving conflicts.
[Correct!] (X)There is a difference between disappearing without notice and setting a promise to resume communication. The latter is a mature way to prevent impulsive hurtful words.
Q. 08 / 10
Persistently pressuring your partner to reveal secrets from their past that they do not want to share is also emotional boundary violation and violence.
[Correct!] (O)Even in a romantic relationship, you cannot claim ownership of your partner’s entire past. Pressuring someone to reveal private matters and making them feel guilty is an abusive violation of boundaries.
[Incorrect]The idea that “there should be no secrets” is dangerous. Respecting your partner’s privacy is the foundation of relationship sensitivity.
Q. 09 / 10
Installing a location-sharing app at all times to prove true trust and making your whereabouts transparent 24/7 is a desirable relationship culture.
[Incorrect]Constant location tracking may seem like trust, but is actually an obsessive surveillance tool. It is a dangerous act that deprives one of basic privacy.
[Correct!] (X)Trust is proven only when there is no surveillance device. Constant pressure to share your location is closer to emotional imprisonment.
Q. 10 / 10
Even in a deep relationship and even if you have allowed physical affection before, if either person expresses refusal at any moment, it must stop immediately—sexual self-determination is always valid.
[Correct!] (O)Sexual consent is not a fixed contract but a decision made at every moment. Even in a relationship or marriage, a partner’s refusal must always be respected.
[Incorrect]The idea that “you shouldn’t refuse in a relationship” is violent. No one ever has the right to force their partner’s body, in any relationship.
Final Test Results Analysis
Your Relationship Sensitivity Score
Correct■ 9 ~ 10
Relationship Master
Relationship Master
You are in the top 1% for mutual respect and healthy boundaries. You have a very mature personality.
■ 6 ~ 8
Relationship Expert
Relationship Expert
You have a stable view of relationships. Just be careful that your care for your partner does not cross over into obsession.
■ 4 ~ 5
Average Sensitivity
Average Sensitivity
You may still confuse love with control. Try to practice giving your partner true freedom.
■ 0 ~ 3
Lack of Sensitivity
Lack of Sensitivity
You are likely to mistake control and possession for love. There is a risk you could become a perpetrator of dating violence, so corrective action is needed.
* Source: Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, “Dating Violence Victim Diagnosis Tool”
Production assistance - Gemini
"Gender Equality Control Tower... Rapid Response Even During Deepfake Scandals"
The Gender Equality Policy Officer system was introduced in 2018 in response to the #MeToo movement,
and is now operated by 9 ministries, including the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Justice, and Ministry of National Defense.
It is responsible for overseeing sexual harassment and sexual violence prevention policies and gender equality policies at each ministry.
In particular, the Ministry of Education achieved the mandatory inclusion of gender equality education in elementary, middle, and high schools through the 2021 amendment to the Framework Act on Education.
Officer Jung stated, "As the control tower for gender equality policies in the education sector, we have responded swiftly,"
"Even during the deepfake incident, we were able to respond quickly in cooperation with city and provincial education offices," she said.
With over 25 years of experience as a women's policy expert,
she was appointed to the officer position through an open competition in 2023.
The officer's office is composed of 8 people, and this year's budget is approximately 1,825,000,000 won.
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family plans to gradually expand the Gender Equality Policy Officer system to all ministries,
and strengthen inter-ministerial cooperation systems.
Officer Jung emphasized, "The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family needs to establish standard work guidelines to ensure organizational stability."
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