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Sex workers' agency and activism in early 1900s Korea

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Analysis reveals how sex workers challenged discrimination in Korea, highlighting their activism and rights efforts.

Sex workers in early 1900s Korea actively challenged stigma and discrimination, asserting their rights in tumultuous sociopolitical landscapes.
The analysis of contemporary newspaper articles shows that sex workers fought against government control and anti-trafficking campaigns by the Christian women's movement.
Applying a transnational feminist perspective, the study uncovers the historical narratives of sex workers advocating for their labor and survival rights.
This historical account emphasizes the need for self-determination in rights movements, as sex workers understand the complexities of their profession well.

Young-Sil Kim (2025) studied this question.

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