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Korean female CEO to meet Obama

June 18, 2014
Han Kyung-hee, CEO of Haan Corp.

Han Kyung-hee, CEO of HAAN Corp.

By Bahk Eun-ji

Han Kyung-hee, 50, CEO of HAAN Corp. , said Tuesday that she will take part in a summit at the White House on working families, and meet President Barack Obama.

Han said she is honored that HAAN Corp. is the only Korean company participating in the event.

The summit will be hosted by the White House Council on Women and Girls, the Department of Labor and the Center for American Progress.

Businesspeople, economists, labor leaders, policymakers and others will gather to discuss policy solutions that can make practical differences in the lives of working families.

The main theme will be boosting the size of participation of women in all industries.

HAAN Corp. is known for its various household appliances, and is especially famous for its wide range of steam-cleaning machines.

The company said it is seeking to establish a branch of Women Corporate Directors (WCD) in Korea. The WCD is a global membership organization and community of female corporate dire