Hwang Kyung Koh

Hwang Kyung Koh
Born 1909
Died 2000
Nationality South Korean
Occupation Founder and First President of Seoul Women’s University
Relatives Paul K. Ryu

Hwang Kyung Koh,(also known by her pen name Bahrom meaning “to live right”) was the founder and first President of Seoul Women’s University.[1][2][3] Koh established the university in 1961 to provide educational opportunities to the women of Korea.[4][5] SWU is known for education program based on Dr. Koh’s philosophies to foster global female leaders with the firm values of knowledge, integrity, and virtue.[6][7]

References

  1. Cho, Yonjoo; McLean, Gary N. (2017-11-27). Korean Women in Leadership. Springer. ISBN 9783319642710.
  2. "Exchange Programs for Seoul Women's University Students|Inbound Programs for International Students|International Exchange|Doshisha Women's College of Liberal Arts". www.dwc.doshisha.ac.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 2018-04-19.
  3. "Korea's Martha Berry". www.berry.edu. Retrieved 2018-04-19.
  4. "Seoul Women's University - How SWU was conceived". www.swu.ac.kr (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-04-19.
  5. 한준상 (2000). 근대한국성인교육사상 (in Korean). 원미사. ISBN 9788986822748.
  6. "Seoul Women's University - Bahrom Character Education". www.swu.ac.kr (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-04-19.
  7. "Seoul Women's University - BIP:Bahrom International Program". www.swu.ac.kr (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-04-19.
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