2024-04-24 13:18:02
On the 24th (local time), the British BBC highlighted the controversy surrounding the recent organization of the “Adult Festival” (2024 KXF The Fashion) in Korea.
In an article titled “The fate of Korea’s biggest sex festival,” the BBC said: “Issues of sexual diversity and gender equality are closely intertwined at adult festivals. “Organizers say this prevents free speech, while women’s groups say women’s human rights are being violated,” the report said.
The BBC also reported that the adult festival was canceled after changing venue several times due to pushback from local authorities and criticism from women’s groups. This event was originally scheduled to take place on the 20th and 21st in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province. However, it was canceled due to opposition from women’s groups and local governments. Subsequently, the venue was changed several times to Paju, Gyeonggi Province, on the Han River in Seoul, and a bar in Apgujeong, Seoul, before being canceled.
The BBC explained: “Korea is known for having a conservative approach to sex and adult entertainment. Nudity and stripping in public places are prohibited, and the sale or distribution of hardcore pornography is also illegal. »
Lee Hee-tae, CEO of organizer PlayJoker, told the BBC he had received death threats following the incident. “I didn’t do anything illegal, but I was treated like a criminal.
Rep. Lee said, “I had high expectations from the adult festival, which is proud to be the first and largest in Korea. There are adult festivals in almost every developed country, but in Korea the associated culture doesn’t even exist. “I want to take the first step.” In addition to adult festivals, Play Joker also held a street performance last year that allowed people to touch their own breasts through a hole in a box.
Rep. Lee said, “In Korean society, attitudes toward sex and pornography are a thing of the past. “I wanted to oppose that,” he said. “If you consume pornography online and log out of the site, you are acting innocent. “Government authorities are hypocrites.” He said: “We will organize a bigger event in June” and added: “Currently, several men politicians are on my side.
On the other hand, Go Eun-chae, director of Suwon Women’s Hotline, said, “Adult festivals are not sex festivals, but rather exploitation and objectification of women” and “the sex industry incites violence against women. He said: “The culture of sexual violence is endemic in Korea and men have been given the opportunity to freely express their sexual preferences, even outside of this festival. »
The BBC reported that in Gangnam, one of the venues planned to host the event, public opinion among men and women was split, but the majority responded that banning the event itself was excessive.
The BBC said: “Korean politics is still largely conservative and guided by traditional values, and Korean authorities have previously been criticized for suppressing diversity through excessive measures,” adding: “The authorities will have to find a way to resolve this delicate dilemma. ” “He said.
Previously, organizers announced that it would be held in the Apgujeong Rodeo Street area of Gangnam-gu, without disclosing the exact location. As a result, the Gangnam-gu office issued an official notice to catering establishments in the area informing them of the ban on violating the Food Hygiene Law. On the 18th, the organizers announced that they would cancel this event, saying they were concerned about the safety of audiovisual actors.
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