Yeonggwang Office of Education Hosts 'International Women's Day' Flower Sharing Event

On the 8th, the Yeonggwang Office of Education in Jeollanam-do held a flower-sharing event of love to commemorate the 115th anniversary of 'International Women's Day.'

According to the Yeonggwang Office of Education on the 8th, Superintendent Ko Gwang-jin and other education office executives gave roses to female employees arriving at the first-floor entrance of the education office.

Yeonggwang Office of Education held a Love Flower Sharing event on the 8th to celebrate the 115th anniversary of International Women's Day.
[Photo by Yeonggwang Office of Education]

'International Women's Day' originated in 1908 when female workers in the United States demanded improved working conditions and voting rights, calling for 'bread (women's right to survival) and roses (voting rights).'

The event was held to remember the cries of that day, to collectively participate in realizing a gender-equal society, and as part of a campaign to support flower farmers struggling due to a sharp decline in flower consumption amid the economic downturn.

Superintendent Ko Gwang-jin said, "International Women's Day is a day when men and women commemorate and act together to eliminate unfair discrimination, guarantee the rights of the vulnerable, and realize a democracy where everyone is equal. I hope we create a culture of respecting and valuing each other."

Yeonggwang = Lee Jeonseong, Honam Reporting Headquarters, Asia Economy baekok@asiae.co.kr