Topic: Encouraging Political Participation by Women
Country: South Korea
Delegate Name: Rebecca Dooley
School: Forest Hills Central High School
Topic page: background guide and all position papers All South Korea position papers GLIMUN 2017 committees
Many countries have made steps toward encouraging women’s participation in political processes and granting them power equal to men. In spite of outbursts of violence and discrimination against women both domestically and globally, the Republic of Korea hopes on working toward creating policy that frees women of this hate. The Republic of Korea proudly shows that women play important role in government, and think that women in politics should become commonplace. Korea has recently hosted our first female president, who was freely elected by the people. President Moon Jae-in shows this same spirit in appointing several highly skilled women to high ranking positions. The Republic of Korea has officially taken steps toward the end of discrimination based on gender with both laws and actions. According to Ambassador Shin Dong-Ik, “The role of government in the intervention, prevention, and punishment of violence against women is vital.” In addition, “The Republic of Korea believes that the full realization of gender equality and eradication of gender discrimination are crucial to end violence against women.” We believe not only in these words, but in the idea that women deserve and are able to represent themselves in government. Many other laws have been enacted, such as those offering stronger support for victims of sexual discrimination, that stand in favor of equality. The Republic of Korea does not stand behind the continued prejudice against women and their political abilities. The Republic of Korea hopes to come up with resolutions and other ideas to encourage the protection of women against discrimination, and offer them strong voices in political processes. We hope that other states will join us in helping our peers follow the inclusionary direction of these new policies.
