• It is Women’s Competitiveness that Has Made their Current Status Possible.• They Should Go Beyond the Limit.• I Want to Contribute to Educational Exchanges between Korea and Sweden. “Women’s status is not what’s acquired by benefits for women but what’s acquired by their competitiveness.”Ambassado

“I practiced speaking out ‘hello’ aloud hundreds of times every day just after joining this company. It was a tough time for me to overcome and practice something that most people can do easily.”The first sub-manager with hearing impairment in Starbucks Korea appeared. It is Ms. Soon-Mi KWON(36 phot

Strong opposition against Japanese Government’s attempts to distort history is arising inside and outside of Japan. On May 25th, 16 Japanese historical and educational organizations issued a statement to express concerns about distortion of ‘comfort women’ issue referring to the coercive sex slavery

“I am greatly honored and humbled to be receiving this award. I would like to offer my sincerest gratitude to my staff, public officials of the Gyeonggi Provincial Government, and former governors.”The Gyeonggi Women’s Development Center Director Cho Jung-ah became the first Asian (excluding Asian-A

Cheerful melodies from an orgel, also known as music box, fill the room when a spring is turned to play a disc, record or cylinder. Its soothing melodies serve as a therapy treatment for depression and sleep disorders.In 2010, Orgel Gallery Tonin CEO Hwang Youngok, an ethnic Korean residing in Japan

While discussing the concept of creative economy, Lars Danielsson, the Swedish Ambassador to Korea said “You can sustain growth by utilizing the talents of men and women.” He highlighted “Gender equality is a fundamental and basic building block for further growth.”On June 5, The Women’s News interv

"Collaboration is the 4th wave, following the 3rd wave of the Information Revolution," said Yoon Eun-gi who introduced time management and served as the Central Officials Training Institute (COTI) president for the past three years. This January, he assumed the role of the Korea Collaboration Associ

There is a saying that jewelry provides a final touch on fashion. Despite the global recession, jewelry and related industries have recorded an annual growth rate of over 10%, except for Korea whose market is still underdeveloped. Some experts pointed out that it is difficult for jewelry designers i

Joanne Lee, aged 69, has been a role model for women who wish to be successful in different aspects of life - career and romance – since the publication of her first book "Love that arrived at the age of 23 and a successful mid-life career at 49" in 1994. Lee became a million seller and quickly rose

The interview was much more interesting than expected. A wave of laughter filled the air in the room while The Women’s News met Eva Yoori Brussard (Korean name: Lee Yoori), aged 35, who was adopted by Dutch parents when she was 13 months old and her biological mother. Like daughter, like mother: The

Don’t sell foodThat was quite an awkward statement for a CEO widely known as the famous King Midas in the restaurant business to say. Nevertheless, he said he would open another restaurant and make it fly high if he is left with nothing, but KRW 50 million.He has been in the restaurant business for

Recently, a 27-year old Ikumi Yoshimatsu, the winner of Miss International 2012, said that she is ‘embarrassed’ by the way the Japanese government has been addressing the issue of comfort women.In an interview with CBS, held on March 29, Yoshimatsu said “Although people have different opinions, it i

“Producing a film or a musical is parallel to raising a child. I am very grateful that I love what I do for a living, while many people do not. It is my passion and love toward my work that motivates me.” A 50-year old actress Park Haemi sees herself mesmerized by the joy of creation, no matter how

On a clear, sunny day, the Women’s News went to Songchu to meet Crown-Haitai Confectionery CEO Yoon Youngdal who has had successfully realized his dreams.CEO Yoon is the pioneer of Korea’s ‘Art and Business management’ which is a style of management that incorporates art into a business. Since 2004,

Very few people are aware that there is a convent in the middle of a crowded city, an unlikely place. Located in Jung-gu, Seoul, Society of the Holy Cross(Anglican Church of Korea) is surrounded by Korean traditional houses and Korean-style gardens. The Women's News met with Okatarina, the first

6 out of 8 ‘Young Leaders to Watch in 2014’ that the US online economy news website ‘Business Insider’ has chosen were women. Business Insider evaluated that “these leaders have shown innovative momentum in their industries like economy, society, and culture and are voices of their generation.”The f

“When women take higher positions, they bring significant changes. Research by McKinsey & Company shows that companies with more women on executive boards outperform those without executives in terms of revenue and sales. That is why U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said investing in women is not

“Where did all the girls go? What happened to them? Why aren’t they here even after independence?”Her passion to bring justice for comfort women started when Yoon was 18 years old and the above questions came to her mind. She’s almost ninety years old now, but her passion shows that she was destined

Korea Railroad Corporation has appointed the first female CEO: Choi Yeonhye (57), professor at the Graduate School of Transportation of University of Transportation. On October 2, Professor Choi officially began working as the CEO after attending her inauguration ceremony held at the Railroad Twin T

“Residents’ councils are the first step to grass-root democracy. It will serve as a strong stepping-stone for women to enter into politics. Ministry of Gender Equality and Family (MOGEF) and women’s organizations must file official requests and put pressure on Ministry of Safety and Public Administr