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Korean Women in Leadership

Palgrave Macmillan
  • Examines the unique societal and organizational challenges facing Korean women leaders as compared to the Western world
  • Exposes the existence and effects of the global gender gap from a uniquely Korean perspective
  • Highlights the accomplishments of Korean women leaders and their road to success

Part of the book series: Current Perspectives on Asian Women in Leadership (CPAWL)

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Table of contents (15 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
  2. Introduction

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
  3. Barriers and Challenges

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 23-23
  4. Signs of Hope

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 79-79
    2. Policies and Legislation for Women in Korea from the 1990s to the Present

      • Hyoun Ju Kang, Hong In Jeong, Heewon Ko
      Pages 81-98
    3. Educational Opportunities for Developing Korean Women Leaders

      • Sooyoung Kim, Eun-Jee Kim
      Pages 99-118
  5. Sector Perspectives

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 119-119
    2. Women Leaders in the Corporate Sector

      • Yonjoo Cho, Jiwon Park, Hye Young Park
      Pages 121-139
    3. Women’s Leadership in Family Business Organizations

      • Jung-Jin Kim, Sang-Joon Kim
      Pages 141-158
    4. Women Entrepreneurs in Korea

      • Ji-Hye Park, Hyunok Ryu
      Pages 159-178
    5. Korean Women Leaders in the Government Sector

      • Sohee Park, Sunyoung Park
      Pages 179-196
    6. Women Leaders in the Education Sector

      • You-Kyung Han, Sam Hwan Joo
      Pages 197-216
    7. Korean Women Leaders in the NGO Sector

      • Youn Sun Chang
      Pages 217-232
  6. International Perspectives

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 233-233
    2. Korean Women in Leadership in an Asian Context

      • Kyoung-Ah Nam, Jenna J. Lindeke
      Pages 235-255

About this book

The book focuses on the historical, political, economic, and cultural elements of Korea and the strong influence these have on women leaders in the nation. It examines challenges and opportunities for women leaders as they try to balance their professional and personal lives. A team of leading experts familiar with the aspirations and frustrations of Korean women offer insight into the coexistence of traditional and modern values. It is an eye-opening look at the convergence and divergence across Korean sectors that international leadership researchers, students, and managers need to know in order to realize and appreciate the potential of Korean women leaders. 

Editors and Affiliations

  • Indiana University, Bloomington, USA

    Yonjoo Cho

  • McLean Global Consulting, Jacksonville Beach, USA

    Gary N. McLean

About the editors

Yonjoo Cho is Associate Professor of Instructional Systems Technology at Indiana University, USA. She serves as an Associate Editor of the Human Resource Development Review and also serves on the Editorial Advisory Board of the Human Resource Development Quarterly, European Journal of Training and Development, and Action Learning: Research and Practice.

Gary N. McLean is President of McLean Global Consulting, Inc. and Professor Emeritus at the University of Minnesota, USA. He is the editor of Korean Philately and served as president of the AHRD and the International Management Development Association.  



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Softcover Book USD 199.99
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