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Lee Tai-young

South Korean lawyer and judge (1914-1998) · South Korea · On the map · Lawyers · Died at 84

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."

Lee Tai-young is read about 15 times a day, in 11 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 1 November 2026

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