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Since the beginning of the MeToo movement tens of thousands of people in South Korea have taken to the street and many more brave individuals took a stand to end a decadeslong abortion ban and bring down powerful men accused of sexual misconductincluding a popular presidential contender

Author Hawon Jung shows the world that these women are no delicate flowersthey are trailblazing flames Flowers of Fire takes the listener into the trenches of this fight for equality following along as South Korean activists march on the streets navigate public and private spaces where spycam porn crimes are rampant and share tips as they learn how to protect themselves from harassment and how to push authorities to act

Jung draws on her ontheground reporting and interviews with many women who became activists and leaders Their stories mirror realities that women across the world are all too familiar with threats of lawsuits to silence victims techbased sexual abuse and criminal justice systems where victims voices are often met with suspicion These are the issues at the heart of their MeToo movement and South Korean women have fought against them vigorouslywith extraordinary success This book illuminates the strength and tenacity of these women too often sidelined in conversations about feminism and gender equality