About Hwang Kyung Koh
Lived 1909 – 2000 (aged 91). Hwang Kyung Koh was a South Korean sociologist and seoul Women's University.
Hwang Kyung Koh (; 1909–2000) was the founder and first President of Seoul Women's University. She is also known by her art name Bahrom, which means "to live right".
Koh's father was a physician and professor at Severance Medical College (now the medical school of Yonsei University). She studied at Ewha Womans College and Doshisha Women's College in Japan before completing her doctorate at Michigan State University.
Koh established Seoul Women's University in 1961 to provide educational opportunities to the women of Korea.
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Who was Hwang Kyung Koh?
South Korean physician (1909–2000 )
When was Hwang Kyung Koh born?
Hwang Kyung Koh was born on 6 March 1909.
When did Hwang Kyung Koh die?
Hwang Kyung Koh died on 2 November 2000.
What was Hwang Kyung Koh's occupation?
Hwang Kyung Koh was a sociologist and seoul Women's University.
What nationality was Hwang Kyung Koh?
Hwang Kyung Koh was South Korean.
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