The Basic Law for a Gender-equal Society was promulgated and enacted in June 1999.
The Basic Law provides five basic principles for the realization of a gender-equal society, and stipulates the roles of the State, local governments and citizens for their respective responsibilities.

1. Respect for the Human Rights of Women and Men
   It is necessary to respect the dignity of women and men as individuals, to abolish gender-based discrimination, and to secure opportunities for women and men to exercise their abilities as individuals.
2. Consideration to Social Systems or Practices
   It is necessary to consider the modification of social systems or practices so that women and men can take part in various social activities, being free from the stereotyped perception of gender roles.
3. Joint Participation in Planning and Deciding Policies
   It is necessary to secure opportunities in which both men and women can participate in the decision making of various policies as equal partners in society.
4. Compatibility of Activities in Family Life and Other Activities
   It is necessary to enable men and women to act as equal family members, while cooperating with each other, receiving support from society, and fulfilling their role in the family, and to work and take part in learning and to participate in activities in local communities.
5. International Cooperation
   It is important to move forward together with international society to create a gender-equal society. It is necessary to make efforts in cooperation with other countries and international organizations.

• The State shall, based on the basic principles, formulate and implement comprehesive measures for the formation of a gender-equal society, including the formulation of the Basic Plan for Gender Equality and positive action.
• Local governments shall, corresponding to national measures, implement the measures for the formation of a gender-equal society based on the basic principles and shall develop measures in accordance with the nature of the local community.
• Compatibility of Activities in Family Life and Other Activities
  It is necessary to enable men and women to act as equal family members, while cooperating with each other, receiving support from society, and fulfilling their role in the family, and to work and take part in learning and to participate in activities in local communities.
• Citizens are expected to cooperate in the formation of a gender-equal society.