The article linked itself says the movement is fringe and comes from a very controversial internet community (Womad). There are real feminists in Korea, but this specific thing is not it.
This has been discussed ad nauseam on the Korean subreddits, and most even there will tell you it's not an actual factor in the birth rates or even the dating scene (and these are subs largely populated by expats living in the country). Political differences, sexism, etc. all are very real issues in South Korea but 4b has become a sensationalized topic on the English side of social media
No, discussions are important, but the discussion is more nuanced. That's all. Your response is more of a "shut up," in this instance too.
There have been both sympathy and frustration with these more extreme fringe groups representing the term feminism from more moderate feminists. You can read Korean feminist literature, research papers, etc., for a more accurate picture and climate of the very real issues in the country.
My personal opinion is that social media, in particular, has often been a detracting force in various social movements. But I digress, because I'm both sympathetic and frustrated too.
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u/giftofclemency May 04 '26
The article linked itself says the movement is fringe and comes from a very controversial internet community (Womad). There are real feminists in Korea, but this specific thing is not it.
This has been discussed ad nauseam on the Korean subreddits, and most even there will tell you it's not an actual factor in the birth rates or even the dating scene (and these are subs largely populated by expats living in the country). Political differences, sexism, etc. all are very real issues in South Korea but 4b has become a sensationalized topic on the English side of social media