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In this Video Series:

Portraits of Leadership: Huang Shumei, China
The factories of southern China are home to tens of millions of migrant women workers, many of whom work long hours under poor conditions to support their families. Asia...
Portraits of Leadership: Sohn Bong-Scuk, Korea
Dr. Sohn Bong-Scuk was drawn to politics at an early age. She founded the Center for Korean Women and Politics which trains women to run for local and national office....
Portraits of Leadership: Mohna Ansari, Nepal
Mohna Ansari is a passionate advocate for women's legal rights and opportunities in Nepal. In secondary school, Ms. Ansari was inspired by an Asia Foundation legal rights...

Portraits of Leadership: Women Changing the Face of Asia

Part 2 of 3: Portraits of Leadership: Sohn Bong-Scuk, Korea

Dr. Sohn Bong-Scuk was drawn to politics at an early age. She founded the Center for Korean Women and Politics which trains women to run for local and national office. Recently, Dr. Sohn herself became a member of the Korean National Assembly, breaking through the glass ceiling of national level politics traditionally dominated by men and becoming a role model for young women.

Next: Portraits of Leadership: Mohna Ansari, Nepal

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