A distinguished group of policymakers, experts, and advocates gathered at the War Memorial of Korea for the high-level panel discussion, “Women at the Nexus of Climate, Conflict, and Peacebuilding.” Co-organized by the UN Women Centre of Excellence for Gender Equality (the Centre) and the Embassy of Switzerland.

Over 100 military officials, government leaders, and diplomats gathered in Seoul for the Second Korea Peacekeeping Forum for Women’s Empowerment, showing strong support to the women, peace, and security (WPS) agenda.

2024 UN Women Seoul Dialogue in the Republic of Korea (ROK) under the theme, "How to Create Inclusive Workplaces that Attract and Retain Talent." Building on last year’s focus on key industriesdsd.

Lieutenant Colonel (S) Sungyeon Yi is a liaison officer commissioned in 2006 as an Intelligence Officer in the Republic of Korea Army. She has served in various roles ranging from tactical to strategic levels, including as an Analyst, Company Commander of field units, and Desk Officer at the Korea Defense Intelligence Agency.

Given the influential role and extensive network of chambers of commerce in the private sector, this collaboration will create a platform to achieve the mutual goals of UN Women and the private sector for sustainable development.

I humbly recognize the valiant UN peacekeeping officers who have devoted their lives and made the greatest sacrifice for the guiding values of the United Nations. Their courage has greatly contributed to keeping the peace in nearly every corner of the world.

[Press Release] On 8 March 2024, the UN Women Centre of Excellence for Gender Equality in the Republic of Korea (the Centre) convened its second International Women's Day celebration at Hotel Westin Josun in Seoul.

This was a common message of women leaders who spoke at ‘1st Seoul Gender Equality Dialogue: Breaking Gender Barriers for a Better Future of Key Industries,’ organized by the UN Women Centre of Excellence for Gender Equality (the Centre) in the Republic of Korea on November 2. With some 300 people attending.

[16, 28 and 32 per cent] This under-representation of talented women hinders gender equality, innovation, and prosperity. Increasing women in under-represented industries is therefore not just a “women’s issue,” but an economic imperative.

[Press release] the UN Women Centre of Excellence for Gender Equality in Seoul hosted a policy forum to explore strategies for private sector, governments, and international organizations to address and narrow the gender pay gap.

Commander Tyson Nicholas, an Active-duty Officer from the Australian Defence Force, is currently seconded to UN Women as its Strategic Military Advisor. With extensive experience in conflict and fragile settings, he has previously served in various roles across UN Peacekeeping, the Australian Defence Force and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

[Press release] Military officials and diplomats from around the world met in Seoul for the "Korea Peacekeeping Forum for Women's Empowerment" to celebrate and support women’s full, equal and meaningful participation in peace operations. The event brought together high and middle ranking military officials, diplomats, and UN staff, affirming the critical importance of the women, peace, and security agenda and promotion of gender equality in UN peacekeeping operations.

"We want to gain insights from the United Nations on how companies can internalize efforts for gender equality," one participant noted in the online feedback system on why they joined UN Women’s workshop in Seoul on the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs).

Almost 60 -private representatives attended Korea’s first workshop on the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), hosted by the UN Women Centre of Excellence for Gender Equality in the Republic of Korea on 20 April 2023. “The Centre aims to help and communicate with companies' efforts to promote gender equality, starting with this event,” said its Director Jeongshim Lee. The WEPs Workshop for Korea was held in partnership with the UN Global Compact Network Korea at The Plaza Hotel, Seoul.