On the 31st, Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province presented an appointment letter to Heo Myeong-suk, the newly appointed second director of the Jeonbuk Women and Family Foundation, at the provincial office.

The Jeonbuk Women and Family Foundation serves as a control tower overseeing research and implementation of women and family policies. Since its establishment in July 2023, the foundation has produced policy achievements in various areas such as research and improvement of gender equality policies, expansion of women's economic and social participation, and enhancement of family-friendly and care-based infrastructure.

As the foundation enters its third year, there is an increasing demand for expertise in policy research as well as practical implementation linked to the field. With the appointment of the second director, it is expected that the foundation's role will be further strengthened.

The newly appointed director, Heo Myeong-suk, stated, "Based on my practical experience and accumulated expertise, I will further develop gender equality and family policies that residents can feel and experience more intricately." She also expressed her commitment to leading the future of Jeonbuk's women and family policies through policy discovery and implementation that resonates with residents, by enhancing cooperation among the province, cities and counties, and related agencies, and gathering expert opinions from various fields.

Governor Kim Gwan-young emphasized the need to further strengthen the foundation's research and policy discovery functions in areas directly related to residents' lives, such as care and employment, focusing on Jeonbuk's women and family policies. He urged for systematic support to realize the core values of gender equality society and improve residents' quality of life.

The inauguration ceremony for Director Heo Myeong-suk is scheduled to take place on the 2nd along with the Jeonbuk Women and Family Foundation's inaugural ceremony. At the '2026 Jeonbuk Women's New Year's Greetings' event on the 5th, the future direction and vision of the foundation's operation will be revealed.