South Korea's 480 news announcers are preparing for a gigantic lawsuit against a ruling party's lawmaker on his sexist remarks. Grand National Party's lawmaker, Kang Yong-seok said to a female announcer aspirant in a dinner meeting with college students that she will have to give her ‘everything’ for the job, strongly insinuating bartering sex for an anchor position, Korea Herald reported. [1]
South Korea:Lawmaker Under Fire For His Sexist Remarks
· Written by Lee Yoo Eun
Categories: East Asia, South Korea, Media & Journalism, Politics, Women & Gender