06/03/2026
A growing number of women in South Korea are openly boycotting men as part of the viral “4B Movement,” a radical feminist campaign rejecting dating, marriage, s*x, and childbirth.
The movement, which has gained traction in Seoul and online communities, reflects rising frustration over gender inequality, workplace discrimination, and safety concerns. Supporters say the boycott is not about hate, but about reclaiming independence and refusing traditional expectations placed on women.
South Korea is already facing one of the world’s lowest birth rates, and critics argue the movement could deepen the country’s demographic crisis. However, activists insist the protest highlights deeper structural issues rather than causing them.
As debates intensify on social media, the 4B movement has become a symbol of shifting attitudes toward relationships and gender roles in modern South Korea.