OBERLIN GLOBAL FEMINIST COLLECTIVE
“Technology doesn’t have to be a weapon. If we claim it, it can be our shield.”
Profile: Jiyoon (alias), 26, Seoul. Student activist in the #StopMolka movement.
Q: What first pushed you into activism? A: “When I learned that hidden cameras were everywhere — subways, cafés, bathrooms. Every woman I knew was afraid. I thought, if I don’t speak up, no one will.”
Q: How did digital platforms shape your movement? A: “They’re double-edged. The crimes spread online, but so did our resistance. Without hashtags like #StopMolka and #WithYou, our marches wouldn’t have reached tens of thousands.”
Q: What risks do activists face? A: “Backlash online is brutal. We get called extremists, man-haters, even threats. But silence is worse. At least when we speak, we know we are not alone.”