Women Leaders to Lead the 21st Century—We Can Be Confident

The "Suwon City Second Women University Students Camp," designed to cultivate next-generation women leaders who actively address globalization and informatization and drive change, was held over two nights and three days from August 11 to 13.

Entrusted to (주)Ilji Academy, a leadership education specialist, the leadership camp held at the Kookak Academy Training Center in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, attracted over 100 applicants through the city hall website and various district offices. Programs including an introduction to leadership, self-management and image-making for women leaders, health management, communication skills, and overcoming women's limitations through survival training were met with enthusiastic responses from students.

In particular, a lecture on the theme "Women's Role and Future Through History" looked back on women's history while reflecting on it, presenting a sense of pride and a positive vision of women's future.

Han Mo, a second-year student at Ajou University, who shed tears while saying, "I didn't know we had such precious and painful history," expressed, "I was deeply moved by the great thoughts and philosophy of our people and our women."

On the afternoon of the first day, Mayor Kim Yong-seo visited the training center in person and presented Suwon's future vision for progressive development across society, including education, culture, and the economy through a special lecture.

He particularly emphasized Suwon as a lifelong learning city, urging that "students, who are the dreams and hopes of the future, will grow into talented individuals who will lead competition not only in our country but throughout the world through genuine leadership consciousness."

At a history lecture by Suwon City curator Kim Jun-gi, participants gained understanding of King Jeongjo and the UNESCO World Heritage Site Hwaseong Fortress, and took time to consider the role of women in the 21st century.

Another participant, Choi Mo, a second-year student at Busan University of Foreign Studies, said, "Above all, I gained confidence and pride through leadership education," and added, "I am proud to live in Suwon, a city that provides such valuable educational opportunities."