“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
Hyundai Group Chairwoman Hyun Jeong-eun was awarded with a Grand Cross of Rio Branco by the Brazilian government in appreciation of her effort to expand economic ties between Korea and Brazil.On September 6, Edmundo Fujita, the Brazilian Ambassador to Korea, bestowed the award to Hyun at Lotte Hotel
“Horse riding is a combination of sports and culture; it is our future industry”Stevens recognized as one of the world’s best 100 equestrian clubsSigned MOUs with the French Equestrian Federation (FEF) and IFCE, a government institution in charge of the horse industry. Celebrities like Kim Tae-hee,
30 shortlisted students from 10 ASEAN countries are currently undergoing the “ASEAN Millennium Leaders College Student Exchange Program 2011” sponsored by Daejeon University, ASEAN University Network and Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs Trade. I feel blessed to be one of them, so does everyone els
Let us introduce an interesting radio media station. The radio contents is full of about the women's subject. Capital FM 88.9 channel launched at Dec 1. 2011. Sarah, intern reporter, interview with Ms Ooi Mei Ying (Mei) from the advertising & promotions department of Capital FM. (From Editor)Capital