Mayor Lee Stresses the Importance of Practicing Gender Equality: “Let’s Work Together at Home and in the Workplace”

Yongin Attends the 2026 Gender Equality Week Commemoration Event

Encouraging Contributors to Gender Equality and the Development of a Women-Friendly City

"Collaboration Needed to Address Issues Like Digital Violence and Deepfakes"

On the 2nd, Sangil Lee, Mayor of Yongin Special City, emphasized, "Gender equality should not be limited to commemorative events, but must be practiced in everyday life, such as at home and in the workplace."

Lee Sang-il, Mayor of Yongin Special City, is delivering an encouragement speech at the '2026 Gender Equality Week Commemoration Event' on the 2nd. Provided by Yongin City

Mayor Lee made these remarks while attending the '2026 Gender Equality Week Commemoration Event' held at Ace Hall in Yongin City Hall that day. He stated, "If everyone practices gender equality by being considerate and understanding of each other in every place, Yongin can develop into a warmer, more caring community."

Held under the theme "Gender Equality for All: Broader and Deeper," the event was organized by the Yongin Branch of the Gyeonggi Province Women’s Organizations Council. More than 400 people attended, including Mayor Sangil Lee; Jang Jeongsun, Chairperson of Yongin City Council; Lee Yoonsong, President of the Yongin Branch; and members of women's organizations.

The event began with a pre-ceremony performance, followed by a gender equality practice pledge, awards for contributors, and a special lecture by a distinguished speaker. Booths were set up in the Ace Hall corridor and the convention hall, where citizens could reflect on the meaning of gender equality and participate in related programs.

Before the official ceremony, Mayor Lee toured the experience booths and encouraged citizens and event officials. During the ceremony, awards were presented to 48 people—including three recipients of the Gender Equality Award and 45 other contributors—in recognition of their efforts in promoting a women-friendly city and fostering a culture of gender equality.

Yongin Special City is conducting a gender equality practice pledge performance at the '2026 Gender Equality Week Commemoration Event' on the 2nd. Provided by Yongin City

Mayor Lee said, "Our society has made considerable progress for gender equality compared to the past, but there is still much to be done. As new problems arise—such as digital violence and deepfake (AI-manipulated videos) abuses that misuse artificial intelligence (AI)—we must raise gender sensitivity and work together to find solutions."

He added, "Yongin has been designated a women-friendly city for three consecutive terms and is implementing various initiatives to foster a women-friendly environment through 2028. In response to social changes, such as the increasing number of single-women households, we will continue to provide the necessary policies and support to ensure that women can live with greater peace of mind."

Yongin was designated a women-friendly city for the third time, following initial designation in 2013, and again in 2018 and 2023. The city is currently carrying out projects to establish a women-friendly city through 2028.

In December of last year, the city was recognized as an "Institution of Merit for Fostering a Gender-Equal Organizational Culture in 2025" by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, earning a ministerial commendation. In July of this year, the city received an award from Gyeonggi Province for its contributions to activating the women-friendly city program, and in August, it was named an "Excellent Institution and Outstanding Public Official for Gender Impact Assessment" by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family.

Lee Sang-il, Mayor of Yongin Special City, attended the '2026 Gender Equality Week Commemoration Event' on the 2nd, touring the event booths and encouraging the officials. Provided by Yongin City

After the ceremony, comedian Kim Youngcheol held a special lecture for the attendees and interacted with them.

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