Professor Lee Seon-ok of Silla University Appointed President of Busan Obstetrics Association

Professor Lee Seon-ok, Department of Nursing, Silla University.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Du-yeol] Professor Lee Seon-ok of the Department of Nursing at Silla University was appointed as the president at the regular general meeting of the Busan Midwives Association on January 27.

Starting from March this year, Professor Lee will serve as president for two years, leading the Midwives Association.

Professor Lee has served as a director of the Korea Midwives Association, chairperson of the academic committee of the Korea Midwives Association, and a question setter for the national midwife examination. She currently serves as the chairperson of the Bioethics Committee at Silla University.

Professor Lee stated, “I plan to focus on educational measures to provide care for postpartum mothers, promoting policies for the unity of existing members, and the training of midwives.”

The Korea Midwives Association has 8,220 registered members, and its affiliated Busan branch consists of 200 members.

The association aims to improve the qualifications and rights of midwife members and to uphold midwifery ethics. It pursues projects for the improvement of public health, maternal and child health projects, development of midwifery through international exchange, and the promotion of social welfare.

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