For RC07 and RC19, the Seoul World Congress opened with a Pre-Congress Workshop held at Seoul National University on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 1300-1700 hours, Korea time. 


Over 50 participants attended, including participants from the World Congress and students from universities in Seoul. 


The keynote drew attention to the challenges of including women in politics in East Asia. Speakers on the first panel described the pushback on gender rights around the world, bringing to light cases from around Africa, from Russia, and from Korea, as well as the politics of LGBT+ rights in Southeast Asia. 


Stay tuned; this blog will soon carry a more detailed report on the event.