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Korea Federation of Business & Professional Women

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Greetings from the President

Thank you for visiting the website of the Federation of Business and Professional Women's Korea (BPW Korea).

BPW is one of the most influential women's organisations in the world, headquartered in Switzerland. Founded in 1930, BPW has been actively working for nearly a century to advocate for women's rights, especially to work, and now operates with member countries in over 110 nations worldwide.

As a member of BPW, BPW Korea has been playing a leading role in abolishing social discrimination against women and enhancing their status since its establishment in 1968. We are committed to empowering women and nurturing the next generation of female leaders, aiming to improve their skills and qualifications.

Despite these efforts, Korea's Gender Gap Index (GGI) in 2023 ranked 105th out of 146 countries. In the OECD's Glass Ceiling Index, Korea has been at the bottom for seven consecutive years since 2016, ranking 29th out of 29 countries. According to the 2023 Davos Forum (WEF) report, it is projected that it will take 131 years for women in Korea to achieve equal opportunities in various fields as men. This highlights that there is still much work to be done in the advancement of women's rights.

In the era of artificial intelligence (AI) and continuous change and innovation, BPW Korea aims to develop future professions and provide direction for professional women in a rapidly evolving modern society.

BPW Korea supports women by offering various educational programmes and workshops, which enable the acquisition of new skills and expand professional networking opportunities. Through this, we aim to contribute to the elevation of women's status and promote economic independence, enabling them to become leaders in state-of-the-art fields.

Our activities will play a vital role not only in Korea but also in the international movement, urging all women to join forces for a better future.

We hope you will support the efforts and development of BPW Korea in advancing women's rights and the growth of professional women.

Thank you.

Yedam Choi
President of BPW Korea
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