Kim Young-joo, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, "We will work together to help more women grow as leaders" [2022 Women’s Forum]

2022 Asia Economy Women Leaders Forum Congratulatory Address

Kim Young-joo, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, is delivering a congratulatory message via video at the 2022 Women Leaders Forum hosted by Asia Economy, held on the 19th at Lotte Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul.

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jun-yi] "I will work together with you so that more women can grow and thrive as leaders in our society."

On the 19th, Kim Young-joo, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, stated this in a congratulatory speech at the 11th Women Leaders Forum held at the Crystal Ballroom of Lotte Hotel Seoul in Sogong-dong. She said, "I sincerely congratulate the 2022 Women Leaders Forum."

Asia Economy organized a gathering under the theme "Breaking Boundaries, Creating Value!" to share the challenges of 'Power K-Women' active worldwide. Individuals who have overcome and broken down various boundaries such as race, borders, and disabilities were selected.

Deputy Speaker Kim said, "I know that the Women Leaders Forum has developed over the past 10 years into a platform for public discourse and communication where leading female leaders representing our country share their experiences and wisdom," adding, "Many female leaders who have overcome numerous discriminations and prejudices worldwide are attending today's forum."

Kelly Choi, Chairperson of Kelly Deli, is delivering the keynote speech on "Action Rules to Become a Global Female Entrepreneur" at the 2022 Women Leaders Forum hosted by Asia Economy on the 19th at Lotte Hotel, Jung-gu, Seoul. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

She especially mentioned Kelly Choi, founder of Kelly Deli, who will deliver the keynote speech, and writer Lee Seul-ah, publisher of 'Ilgan Isul-ah,' saying, "I am very curious about their stories."

She continued, "I also wanted to attend the forum, but unfortunately, I could not due to the National Assembly inspection schedule," and added, "If given the opportunity in the future, I would like to attend the forum and share my experiences working for the rights of female workers with you."

Deputy Speaker Kim is a four-term lawmaker from the labor sector and was elected as the second female Deputy Speaker in the history of the National Assembly in July. From 2017 to 2018, she served as the first Minister of Employment and Labor under the Moon Jae-in administration, leading the administration's core employment policies.

[Full Text of Deputy Speaker Kim Young-joo’s Congratulatory Speech]

Hello. I am Kim Young-joo, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly from Yeongdeungpo-gap of the Democratic Party of Korea. I sincerely congratulate the 2022 Women Leaders Forum.

Thank you to Asia Economy CEO Woo Byung-hyun and all related personnel for preparing this event. I also extend my deep gratitude to the female representatives who are delivering lectures and presentations. I wanted to attend the forum, but I regret that I could not due to the National Assembly inspection schedule.

I understand that over the past 10 years, the Women Leaders Forum has developed into a platform for public discourse and communication where leading female leaders representing our country share their experiences and wisdom.

At today’s forum, many female leaders who have overcome numerous discriminations and prejudices worldwide are attending. I am very curious about the stories of Kelly Choi, Chairwoman of Kelly Deli, who will deliver the keynote speech, and writer Lee Seul-ah, publisher of 'Ilgan Isul-ah.'

If given the opportunity in the future, I would like to attend the forum and share my experiences working for the rights of female workers with you.

Congratulations again on the holding of today’s forum. I will work together with you so that more women can grow and thrive as leaders in our society. Thank you.

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