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South Korea's new feminist party aims to shake up patriarchal nation

The Women's Party is targeting seats in April 15 general election

Women attend a protest as a part of the #MeToo movement on International Women's Day in Seoul two years ago. The new Women's Party hopes to narrow South Korea's gender wage gap and bring feminist issues to forefront of national policymaking.   © Reuters
ANN BABE, Contributing writer | South Korea

SEOUL -- South Korea's first-ever feminist party was launched on Sunday's International Women's Day, with its founders planning to pick up seats in the general election on April 15 and bring women's rights to the forefront of national policymaking.

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