Reality check: How diverse is Korea really? Women in politics
Source: The Korea Herald
Half of Korea's population are women, yet in the realm of politics, women are a minority group.
In the current 21st session of parliament, the representation of female lawmakers stands at 57 out of the total 300 members -- only 19.1 percent. This percentage places South Korea significantly below average in terms of gender diversity in politics compared to other nations.
The average among the 38 Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development member nations is 33.8 percent, while the global average is 25.6 percent. Even the average among Asian nations is higher than that of Korea at 20.8 percent.
In the global ranking for gender equality in politics, South Korea occupies the 121st position out of 193 countries, according to a report by the Korea Women Parliamentarian Network.
Click here to read the full article published by The Korea Herald on 21 January 2024.
Half of Korea's population are women, yet in the realm of politics, women are a minority group.
In the current 21st session of parliament, the representation of female lawmakers stands at 57 out of the total 300 members -- only 19.1 percent. This percentage places South Korea significantly below average in terms of gender diversity in politics compared to other nations.
The average among the 38 Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development member nations is 33.8 percent, while the global average is 25.6 percent. Even the average among Asian nations is higher than that of Korea at 20.8 percent.
In the global ranking for gender equality in politics, South Korea occupies the 121st position out of 193 countries, according to a report by the Korea Women Parliamentarian Network.
Click here to read the full article published by The Korea Herald on 21 January 2024.