Today is International Women's Day,... a global day to promote gender equality and women's rights,.... and to mark the day in Korea,... various groups and civic organizations are taking part in a range of activities.
Major women's rights organizations,... such as Korea YWCA, Korea Women's Hot Line, and Korean National Council of Women,... among others,... have organized street campaigns... to express their support for the "MeToo" movement,... and to help eradicate sexual violence against women.
Groups of female artists and student organizations are also taking part in performances and parades,... to bring attention to the issues of female empowerment and gender equality.