In a survey involving 29 countries, South Korea has been identified as having the second-largest gender perception gap in the world, with men agreeing more than women that gender equality has been sufficiently achieved. The findings from the survey conducted by Ipsos and King's College London's Global Institute for Women’s Leadership indicate that 65% of South Korean men believe that gender equality is sufficient, compared to only 42% of women, showcasing a significant disparity of 23 percentage points, second only to Sweden's 25 percentage points.

Additionally, the proportion of individuals in South Korea who define themselves as feminists is the lowest among the 29 countries surveyed, with an overwhelming 74% disagreeing with identifying as feminists. Among South Korean men, only 13% classify themselves as feminists, which is the lowest rate globally, while only 28% of women identified as feminists, placing them just above Japan. Support for women’s leadership in political and economic spheres was also notably low, with only 36% of men supporting the notion that more female leaders are necessary for achieving equality.

Despite these gender perception gaps, both South Korean men and women rejected traditional norms regarding marriage. A mere 9% of respondents agreed that wives should always be obedient to their husbands, and only 19% believed that husbands should have the final say in important family decisions. The data indicates that while considerable differences exist in perceptions of gender equality between genders, there's a collective movement against traditional gender roles within marriages, indicating potential shifts in societal values.