“Korean feminism is on the brink of death. Korea has a less clear boundary between popular literature and serious literature than in other countries. I feel that feminism is abandoned like a product that was a craze in the past.” FeelsCountryPastLiteratureClearFeminismSeriousProductsBoundariesAbandonedOther CountriesKoreaKoreanCrazePopular Literature Author:Kim Hyesoon
“Korean feminism has been swept away by popular culture. It became a sort of old-fashioned trend or a joke.” Has BeensCultureFeminismJokesTrendsOld FashionedKoreanPopular CultureSwept Away Author:Kim Hyesoon
“If you propose there is a feminism problem in Korea, somebody would point out that you are bringing up antiquated issues. No one acknowledges that discrimination against women is still widespread.” IfsStillsProblemIssuesFeminismDiscriminationAcknowledgeKoreaPropose Author:Kim Hyesoon
“It seems Korean women are enjoying a passive and fragile status, intoxicated by appearance. Not only feminism, but any serious discourse ends up being swept away by popular culture in Korea.” EndsSeemsCultureEnjoyFeminismSeriousAppearanceFragilePassiveDiscourseKoreaKoreanPopular CultureIntoxicatedSwept Away Author:Kim Hyesoon
