Gender equality

The Extent of the Gender Pay Gap in South Korea

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The Extent of the Gender Pay Gap in South Korea In 2024, Korean women earned 29% less than their male counterparts on average, the highest wage gap among OECD countries. Although the gap has decreased by nearly 5 percentage points since 2018, it remains more than twice the OECD average wage gap of 11.3%. Countries … Read more

Why South Korea Loves Daughters More Than Sons.

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Changing Family Preferences: Why South Korea Loves Daughters More Than Sons Societal Shift in Gender Preference For a long time, many societies favored sons over daughters. In recent years, however, South Korea has experienced a remarkable shift. Parents are now showing a strong preference for daughters, reflecting profound changes in family values and social expectations. … Read more