Ewha underscores lasting value of women's university in shaping global leaders

Despite decades of progress, Korea still lags in closing gender gaps in politics, business and leadership. It is in this unfinished push for parity that Ewha Womans University — one of the world’s largest women’s universities by enrollment — casts itself as both a catalyst for change and a training ground for women prepared to lead and compete on the global stage. "If asked whether women’s universities are still needed today, I would say they absolutely are," said Ewha Womans University President Lee Hyang-sook, during a recent interview with The Korea Times. "Ewha has a responsibility to remain a women’s university that nurtures outstanding talent — not just for Korea, but for the global stage. Our graduates are active worldwide, and we continue to expand our role as a global institution through research and international collaboration." Lee stressed that cultivating global women leaders ranks among the university’s central long-term goals, with initiatives in education, research, international outreach and leadership training already underway to bring that vision to liWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times