The Empowering of South Korean Women

A new breed of South Korean women have emerged as empowered members of society, since the South Korean government introduced reforms and lifted restrictions. The younger generation of South Korean women have started aiming for a future that includes employment. Many have veered from traditional plans of simply settling down in marriage as a means to improve one’s status in life. Even in rural areas, women find work in the agricultural sector, since lack of sufficient education limits their employment opportunities. Young Korean men are also embracing the concept of marrying women who can help them in making decisions and …

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