Seoul marks 1898 women's rights declaration with awards lauding workplace equity
In 1898, a coalition of Korean women released the Yeogwontongmun, an early public appeal demanding equal access to education, employment and public life. That historic milestone provided the backdrop for the 2026 Seoul Women’s Convention at City Hall Tuesday, where Mayor Oh Se-hoon and representatives from 55 women’s organizations gathered to mark Gender Equality Week and examine municipal social…
In 1898, a group of Korean women released the Yeogwontongmun, an early public call for equal access to education, employment, and public life. This historical event served as the inspiration for the 2026 Seoul Women's Convention held at City Hall on Tuesday. The event, which took place during Gender Equality Week, brought together Mayor Oh Se-hoon and representatives from 55 women's organizations to discuss municipal social policy and mark the occasion.
The convention featured the 23rd Seoul Gender Equality Awards, which have been presented annually since 2004 to recognize contributions to workplace equity, work-life balance, and demographic resilience. This year, the top honor was awarded to the digital content team of KBS's Low Birthrate Crisis Response Broadcasting Unit for their web series that explored the economic pressures faced by young adults, active caregiving fathers, and evolving family structures.
The runner-up awards were shared between the Seoul International Women's Film Festival for expanding career opportunities for female filmmakers and Kyunghyang Daily's women's narrative archive project for documenting female social histories. Additional awards were given to various organizations for their commendable efforts in promoting gender equality and social change.
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