South Korea must solve its deep-rooted gender bias problem.
If you are a Korean and wish to become a journalist, you may be familiar with a South Korean online community called “Arang.” With about 130,000 members, Arang has acted as a salon for hundreds and thousands of aspiring journalists, where they not only share their dreams but also discuss major social issues in South Korea.
One of the popular topics being discussed on Arang these days is whether a South Korean daily, Kyunghyang Shinmun, discriminated against women when hiring entry-level reporters. The issue began when one of the applicants claimed that she was discriminated against by Kyunghyang because she was female. After several months, Kyunghyang finally responded that there was no discrimination against women and all the selection processes were done impartially. Still, the accusation continues as the applicant wants the case to be officially inspected by the relevant inspection organizations.
Many perceived this particular case as a typical example of discrimination against women, which is prevalent in South Korean
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