the Democratic Party of Korea are opposing the abolition of the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family as their party platform.266) The NHRCK also made a decision to express its opinion on Oct. 14 that the abolition of the Ministry could lead to a general regression in women's human rights and gender equality policies, and it is necessary to reorganize into an organization dedicated to gender equality policy, such as the Ministry of Gender Equality. Meanwhile, the public opinion for and against the abolition of the Ministry appears to be tense. The government has expressed that the result of public opinion polls indicate that the responses calling for the abolition or reorganization of the Ministry have prevailed, and some poll results agree with this. However, some suggest that the result indicate that the “abolition of the Ministry” includes responses demanding a strengthened role through functional reorganization, such as the “Ministry of Gender Equality and Family Affairs.”267) B) Controversy Surrounding the Abolition of the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family The preference for the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, one of the government ministries, shows an unusually wide split compared to other ministries. This seems to be related to the polarization of the opinions on the gender equality policies promoted and implemented by the Ministry, as anti-feminism has recently grown among men in their teens and 30s.268) Those in favor of the abolition of the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family claim that even though women are no longer the socially underprivileged, excessive planning and implementation of policies that favor women cause conflicts between men and women and raise concerns about reverse discrimination. The remarks of the current president and some politicians during the presidential election that there is no structural gender discrimination 265) Statement by 286 Women’s Groups Nationwide, Oct. 4, 2022; Joint Statement by Women’s Violence Victims’ Support Group, Oct. 11, 2022, etc. 266) Hankyoreh, The Democratic Party of Korea officially opposes abolishment of the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family... Must be expanded and reorganized, Oct. 11, 2022 267) MBC, [As it turns out] Overwhelmingly in support of abolishment of the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family? Looking into the poll results ..., May 5, 2022. 268) Opinion that political, economic, socio-cultural discrimination based on gender should be eliminated 108