The status of women in Korea is a great mystery. Without any doubt, many of the most thoughtful thinkers are women and women show a assertiveness and determination in school that is striking. Yet within organizations, women have not fared that well.
Seoul City has launched several initiatives to improve the lives of women. Here is a sign that I saw today near my home.


999

1) Significantly increase the number of children’s care
centers so as to reduce the burden of workng women.
2) Establish Safety systems to prevent crimes against women
3) Create a better work environment for women (referring to environments that demean or exclude women)
4) Increase health services for women appropriate to each stage in their lives.