President Lee: "No One Should Face Discrimination or Exclusion Due to Gender... Unjust Practices Will Be Eliminated"

Gender Equality Week Message

"Guaranteeing Fair Opportunities Regardless of Gender"

"Creating a Korea Where Everyone Can Fully Realize Their Efforts and Abilities"

On September 2, President Lee Jae-myung marked Gender Equality Week by stating, "True gender equality is a world where no one is discriminated against or excluded because of their gender," expressing his commitment to addressing discrimination and unfair practices based on gender.

President Lee Jae-myung is delivering closing remarks at the 'Youth Budget Unboxing 2027' event held at the Blue House on the 28th. This event was organized to explain the youth budget and key projects ahead of the announcement of next year's government budget plan. 2026.8.28 Yonhap News Agency

On the same day, President Lee posted on X (formerly Twitter), "Our society has continued moving toward gender equality, but there is still a way to go," sharing this message.

President Lee particularly emphasized the need to eliminate prejudices and institutional barriers that persist in daily life. He said, "We must remove prejudices that remain in our everyday lives, respect each other's differences, and create a society where everyone enjoys equal rights."

He also expressed the government's intention to improve related institutions and policies. President Lee stressed, "To ensure that the citizens can experience gender equality more broadly and deeply in their daily lives, the government will carefully review related laws and policies, and will work to remove unreasonable practices and barriers one by one."

He added, "We will create a gender-equal Korea where fair opportunities are ensured regardless of gender, where everyone can fully demonstrate their abilities and efforts, and where everyone receives just treatment."

Gender Equality Week is observed annually from September 1 to 7 in accordance with the Framework Act on Gender Equality. This year's theme for Gender Equality Week is "Gender Equality for Everyone: Broader and Deeper."

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