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Lee Tai-young

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South Korean lawyer and judge (1914-1998)

South KoreaLawyersLived 1914 to 1998 · aged 84
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Lee Tai-young, also spelled Yi T'ai Yŏng, was Korea's first female lawyer. She was also the founder of the country's first legal aide centre. She fought for women's rights all through her career.

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1975Ramon Magsaysay Award

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Lee Tai-young, also spelled Yi T'ai Yŏng, was Korea's first female lawyer. She was also the founder of the country's first legal aide centre. She fought for women's rights all through her career. Her often mentioned refrain was, "No society can or will prosper without the cooperation of women." Her dedication to law also got her the epithet "the woman judge."

Country
South Korea
Category
Lawyers
Type
Lawyer
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1914 to 1998 · aged 84
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11 languages

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