The “2024 Conference for Women Engineers in Industry,” hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and organized by the Korean Association of Women Engineers and Technologists, was held on Tuesday, November 19, in the International Conference Room of the Korea Science and Technology Center in Yeoksam-dong.
Marking the 20th anniversary of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy’s women’s policy initiatives, this event was organized to share policy achievements, strengthen the role of women in engineering and technology, and foster solidarity and exchange. Under the theme “Changing the Future with the Power of Women Engineers,” the program featured a technology forum, keynote speeches, and policy recommendations.
At the “15th Women in Engineering Awards” ceremony, held as part of the day’s events, Ms. Myungjin Kim, of the Renovation & Office Facilities BU at JUNGLIM Architecture, received the Commendation from the President of the Korean Association of Women Engineers and Technologists (Industrial Sector) in recognition of her contributions to ESG practices through renovation and energy-self-sufficient architecture, as well as her leadership in setting architectural trends for the carbon-neutral era.
The “Women in Engineering Awards” were established in 2009 to identify and honor outstanding female engineers in the fields of industry, education, research, public service, and support, and to expand opportunities for women’s participation.
