Korail Employee Awarded 'Female Railroader of the Year' by UK Railway Media IRJ

Deputy General Manager Jo Hyun-ah in Charge of Overseas Business, 'International Railroad Expert'

A Korail employee has been selected as the ‘Female Railroader of the Year’ by a global railway media outlet.

Assistant Manager Jo Hyun-ah of KORAIL, selected as 'Female Railroad Worker of the Year.' (Provided by KORAIL)

Korea Railroad Corporation (Korail) announced on the 27th that Cho Hyun-ah, Deputy General Manager of the Overseas Business Division, was selected among the '16 Outstanding Female Railroaders of 2023' hosted by the UK-based railway media ‘International Railway Journal’ (IRJ).

Founded in 1960, IRJ is one of the most prestigious overseas railway media outlets. Since 2022, it has announced the ‘Female Railroader of the Year’ to honor the achievements of women, who are a minority in the railway sector, and to inspire railroad professionals worldwide.

Cho Hyun-ah, the first Korean to be named ‘Female Railroader of the Year,’ was recognized for her achievements in promoting international railway training and spreading domestic railway operation technology and know-how overseas.

She was also evaluated for her active communication with overseas organizations and meticulous analytical skills, which helped commercialize Korail’s core competency in vehicle maintenance technology and contributed to strengthening the self-reliance capabilities of the countries receiving support.

Joining Korail in 1999, Deputy General Manager Cho has developed expertise in international exchange and overseas business fields. She also planned programs to enhance the professionalism and participation of female employees, especially by developing Official Development Assistance (ODA) projects.

Cho Hyun-ah said, "I was greatly supported by senior and junior colleagues in the workplace who provided fair opportunities to be recognized for my abilities. I will strive to nurture domestic and international female railroaders with interest and expertise in overseas railway projects.”

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