Their Stories: The Success Secrets of 36 Outstanding Korean Women

Author: (Korean) Lee Gyu-hyun
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book is written after interviewing 36 accomplished women from various fields. Among them are scholars, doctors, architects, and artists, who have achieved results in their respective fields that even men find difficult to attain. This book guides women who are about to enter society or have just started their careers in outlining "their own lives," helping them understand what kind of work women can challenge in today's society, how to prepare, how to improve as professional women, and how to realize their own value.
"Architecture is a process of exploring and discovering human life, the environment, the universe, and human relationships. This process is my architecture." — Director of Heima Architects, Xu Hui-lin
"If I give up this opportunity, it would be as if I deprive Korean women of the chance to become the Minister of Justice in the future. This position is not mine personally, but of all Korean women." — Minister of Justice, Kang Jin-seok
"Subtlety and honesty are unique strengths of women. At the same time, it is essential to strive to cultivate correct judgment, logical persuasion, and action." — Minister of Environment, Han Myung-suk
"I am someone who loves to take on challenges. As a business consultant, I often face new projects, and solving the problems in these projects is highly challenging. The process of grasping and resolving these issues is also very interesting. I am very willing to do such work and will throw myself into it with great passion, inspiring my clients to face problems optimistically alongside me." — Shareholder and Deputy General Manager of Bain & Company, Kim Yeon-ji
"Practice? Of course. I still practice frequently now. After each concert, I reflect on every detail of the performance in a hotel alone, thinking about questions like 'Would it have been better to perform it this way? How can I improve for next time?'" — Soprano singer, Cho Su-young
"Writing materials have been accumulating. People say I'm a late bloomer, but I don't think so. How can someone who knows nothing in their youth write anything? So, I worry about young women who become professional writers at a young age. My long career as a homemaker has been very helpful for my writing." — Novelist, Park Wan-ju
This book primarily depicts the work and lives of successful women in various fields in Korea, showcasing their unique temperament and inner depth. Among these women are scholars, doctors, architects, and artists, who have achieved results in their respective fields that even men find difficult to attain, earning praise from their colleagues. This book is highly suitable for young women to read. Today's society is highly competitive, and many young women have chosen a passive and evasive lifestyle. However, the women described in this book love life and work, actively face life, and work with passion and dedication. Their stories deeply resonate. It is hoped that young women in our country can be inspired by this book, motivate themselves, and realize their dreams early on.