'Sanitary Pads for All' to be rolled out nationwide in 2027 — employment equality disclosure system to be introduced
Source material is a Korean government announcement (in Korean).
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family is working towards a nationwide rollout of 'Sanitary Pads for All' in 2027, and also set out tasks to strengthen the basis for gender equality, including the introduction of an employment equality disclosure system.
Key facts
| Sanitary Pads for All | Nationwide rollout planned for 2027 |
|---|---|
| Employment equality disclosure system | To be introduced (aimed at reducing the gender gap in the labour market) |
| Announcement | Ministry of Gender Equality and Family work plan briefing for the second half of 2026 (July 16, 2026), jointly with the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety and the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission |
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On July 16, the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family briefed on its work plan for the second half of 2026, jointly with the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety and the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission, and set out tasks to strengthen the basis for gender equality, including a nationwide expansion of 'Sanitary Pads for All' (모두의 생리대) and the introduction of an employment equality disclosure system (고용평등공시제). 'Sanitary Pads for All' is being pursued with the aim of nationwide rollout in 2027, and in the second half of the year the ministry will work on measures to reduce the gender gap in the labour market.
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FAQ
When will 'Sanitary Pads for All' be rolled out nationwide?
It is being pursued with the aim of a nationwide rollout in 2027.