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US Women Discuss South Korean 4B Movement Amid Election Fallout

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol casts his early vote for 22nd parliamentary election, in Busan

Following the re-election of Donald Trump as president of the United States, a growing interest in the South Korean feminist movement known as 4B has emerged among young liberal women in the country. The 4B movement, which stands for 'no marriage, no childbirth, no dating, and no sex with men,' originated in South Korea around 2015 or 2016 as a response to gender inequality issues.

In South Korea, where women face significant wage gaps and underrepresentation in leadership roles, the 4B movement gained traction as a form of protest against societal norms that perpetuate discrimination and violence against women. The movement highlighted the challenges women face in areas such as marriage, childbirth, and career advancement.

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