The Korea Times
Hanwha General Insurance has become the first non-life insurer in Korea to adopt the United Nations’ Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), the company said Tuesday. The WEPs outline seven guidelines that call on businesses to take concrete action to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment in both the workplace and the broader marketplace. Launched in 2010 through a collaboration between the UN Global Compact and UN Women, the initiative has since been joined by more than 12,000 companies worldwide. The principles include establishing leadership accountability for gender equality, as well as promoting women’s empowerment across enterprise development, supply chains and marketing practices. Hanwha General Insurance formally became a signatory in mid-March, underscoring its commitment to embedding fairness, inclusivity and growth across its operations. The company said it plans to step up efforts to create an environment where employees can fully realize their potential. The move is in line with the insurer’s broader approach to workplace policies. Over the years, it has
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