They helped oust a president - now South Korean women say they feel invisible again
Published: 5/31/2025

Young South Korean women, who played a pivotal role in the protests leading to the impeachment of former president Yoon Suk Yeol, are now feeling unheard and invisible in the upcoming presidential election. Despite their efforts in fighting against discrimination and abuse of power, the two main candidates have largely ignored women's equality issues. The absence of women among the current presidential candidates and the rise of a third candidate popular for his anti-feminist views have left many women feeling abandoned and concerned about the future representation of their voices in politics.