#MeToo in S. Korea

[Kimberly de Berzunza]

In a society where women have been oppressed for a long time and the gender distinctions have been very strong, I'm heartened that the #MeToo movement has arrived and is gaining traction in S. Korea, because these things happen everywhere, and that women are finally being heard there is great to hear, though sad to read about the backlash. Similarly, that the accusations have hit K-Pop I actually find to be a positive for the same reasons: it is there as everywhere, but the money in the industry could easily silence the accusations. The fact that people have gone to prison for sexual assault is impressive.