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EPISODE · Jun 19, 2026 · 11 MIN

Mayor's Maternity Leave

from The World Deconstructed · host Arirang Radio

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about how a Japanese mayor’s maternity leave sparked debate over gender equality, leadership, and work-life balance in Japan.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about how a Japanese mayor’s maternity leave sparked debate over gender equality, leadership, and work-life balance in Japan.

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Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about how a Japanese mayor’s maternity leave sparked debate over gender equality, leadership, and work-life...

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