Episode

Mayor's Maternity Leave

Podcast: The World Deconstructed
Published: Jun 19, 2026
Duration seconds: 711
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Summary

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.