SEOUL, March 23 (Yonhap) — Women took up nearly 32 p.c of new hires at South Korean research institutes in 2024, rising steadily over the previous decade amid government-led efforts to foster feminine scientists, information confirmed Monday.
According to the info compiled by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Korea Foundation for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology, girls accounted for six,616 of 20,739 new hires at 5,138 South Korean establishments in 2024.
The determine marks a leap from 24.2 p.c in 2015.
The report confirmed that girls accounted for 13.3 p.c of lead scientists of research tasks in 2024, rising from 7.8 p.c in 2015.
“In the face of a declining population, experts in science and technology play a key role in the country’s competitiveness, and continued efforts to foster female scientists are critical to maintaining innovation capacity,” the ministry stated in a launch.
“The science ministry will continue to provide support to help female scientists play active roles in various fields and generate achievements,” it added.
This undated file picture reveals the headquarters of the Ministry of Science and ICT in the central metropolis of Sejong. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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