Jindo County Appoints Three Female CEOs as Public Relations Ambassadors

Promotion of Festivals, Agricultural and Marine Specialties, Tourism, Culture, and Arts

Jindo County, Jeollanam-do (Governor Kim Heesu) announced on the 13th that Lee Junghan, President of the Korea Women Entrepreneurs Association, along with association members Cho Sungeun, CEO of Sungeun Speech, and Byun Hwasoon, CEO of Haecheon Chemical Co., Ltd., have been appointed as promotional ambassadors.

The three ambassadors will promote Jindo's major festivals such as the Mysterious Sea Road Festival, Myeongnyang Battle Festival, and Jindo Dog Festival, as well as signature agricultural and marine specialties like abalone, laver, Hongju, green onions, and turmeric. They will also highlight tourist attractions such as the Myeongnyang Battle Site, Jindo Bridge, Jindo Tower in Nokjin, Unrimsanbang, Sebang Sunset, and Jindo's beautiful culture and arts.

Heesu Kim, County Governor (second from left), is taking a commemorative photo after appointing three female CEOs as promotional ambassadors. Provided by Jindo County

The Korea Women Entrepreneurs Association was established based on the 'Korea Association of Women Entrepreneurs' founded in 1971, and became the nation's first 'statutory women's economic organization' under Article 13 of the Act on Support for Female-owned Businesses enacted in 1999. The association represents 3.14 million women entrepreneurs nationwide through its 19 branches.

Furthermore, the Korea Women Entrepreneurs Association has continued its relationship with Jindo since the 'National Women CEOs Management Training' event held in Jindo County in 2023. Association members have consistently participated in the Hometown Love Donation Program for Jindo County and have actively supported the county's development.

On the day of their appointment, President Lee Junghan and the other two ambassadors stated, "It is a great honor to serve as promotional ambassadors for Jindo County. We will actively work to promote the charm and value of Jindo County in the future."

Governor Kim Heesu said, "I expect the three representatives, who have been appointed as ambassadors on behalf of women entrepreneurs, will play a significant role in promoting Jindo County. I hope they will widely publicize the beautiful treasure island of Jindo and its clean, locally produced agricultural and marine specialties."

Meanwhile, President Lee Junghan, CEO Cho Sungeun, and CEO Byun Hwasoon demonstrated their love for Jindo by donating the annual maximum amount of 5 million won to the Hometown Love Donation Program last year, supporting the development of Jindo County.