[2025 Women Leaders Forum] Oh Se-hoon: "Most Managers Will Be Women Within 10 Years"

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon emphasized, "In this era of rapid change, our society can make a greater leap forward when female leadership is added."

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon delivers an encouraging speech at the "2025 Women Leaders Forum" hosted by The Asia Business Daily at Lotte Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul, on November 6, 2025. Photo by Kim Hyunmin

In his encouraging speech at the "2025 Women Leaders Forum" hosted by The Asia Business Daily at Lotte Hotel in Sogong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, on November 6, Mayor Oh said, "This year's theme is 'Women, Lead the Great Transformation.' I hope today's event will serve as a meaningful opportunity to find new momentum for progress."

Mayor Oh stated, "A society where women can fully realize their potential cannot be achieved by administrative efforts alone. Real change is only possible when the awareness and actions of all stakeholders-including those in the field, businesses, and citizens-are combined." He added, "Seoul Metropolitan Government is striving to create an environment for women to return to work and grow through various policies such as the 'Seoul Women Up Project' and the 'Work-Life Balance Point System.'"

The Seoul Women Up Project provides job-seeking support funds to unemployed women in their 30s and 40s whose household income is at or below 150% of the median income, supporting their return to the workforce. The Work-Life Balance Point System is an initiative that offers incentives to small and medium-sized enterprises that strive to create workplaces friendly to childbirth and parenting.

He remarked, "Compared to over a decade ago, the influence of women in approval and practical work lines has grown remarkably. I am confident that within the next ten years, the majority of managers will be women."

He continued, "The future that Seoul envisions is a city where everyone can realize their potential while achieving a balance between work and life. We will steadfastly move forward on this path, believing that when women grow, society grows."

Meanwhile, regarding the "Asia Gender Equality Index Awards" held on the same day, Mayor Oh explained, "This award honors exemplary companies and members who have changed workplace culture and practiced the value of gender equality." He added, "I would like to thank all those who have worked to harmonize work and family, including the companies that received the Seoul Mayor's Award."

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