Cheorwon County Successfully Holds Gender Equality Festival, Leading the Way in Advancing Women's Rights

The Cheorwon County Women's Association (President Choi Gyesuk) held the "22nd Cheorwon County Gender Equality Festival" on the 16th at the Cheorwon Comprehensive Cultural Welfare Center under the theme "Cheorwon! Embracing Differences, Practicing Equality, and Nurturing Hope."

The Cheorwon County Women's Association held the "22nd Cheorwon County Gender Equality Festival" on the 16th at the Cheorwon Comprehensive Cultural Welfare Center. Provided by Cheorwon County

The event was attended by Lee Hyunjong, Cheorwon County Governor; Kim Sanghyuk, Superintendent of the Cheorwon County Office of Education; Hwang Sangdon, Head of the Cheorwon County Branch of NH Nonghyup Bank; Eom Giho, Member of the Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Council; Kim Jeongsu, Member of the Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Council; Won Hyunsun, spouse of Governor Kim Jintae; Choi Miran, spouse of National Assemblyman Han Giho; Han Misuk, spouse of the Superintendent of the Gangwon Special Self-Governing Provincial Office of Education; as well as heads of various organizations and members of women's groups. More than 400 people participated, providing an opportunity to collaborate and communicate toward the realization of a gender-equal society.

Prior to the official ceremony, the percussion group Teoul gave a talent donation performance. The first part of the commemorative ceremony included an introduction of the Cheorwon County Women's Association, the entrance of the flag-bearing squad, the recitation of the 21st Century Gender Equality Charter, and the awarding of commendations to contributors to women's advancement. The second part featured a special lecture by Korean medicine doctor Shin Dongjin on the topic "Food Compatibility for Diabetes and Cancer."

Additionally, the Cheorwon County Women's Association donated 1 million won to the Cheorwon Scholarship Foundation for talent development this year, continuing its support from last year.

Lee Hyunjong, Governor of Cheorwon County, expressed his gratitude to those who have led the way in raising gender equality awareness and advancing women's rights through the 22nd Cheorwon County Gender Equality Festival, stating, "We will continue to develop various policies to expand women's participation in society and enhance their rights and interests."

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