‘It’s a reward that will be greatly appreciated when you have a child’
'anchor? 'If I last 6 months at the news desk, I'll get my hands on it.'
A 24yearold, a torrent of abusive remarks from oldtimers who are making all sorts of tackles to their juniors...
However, Baek Jiyeon believed only in her own strength and became the longestserving female anchor.

Are you getting married? Then quit!
pregnancy? But you're broadcasting?
36 years ago, when even the term female anchor was unfamiliar in Korea.
Marriage, pregnancy, childbirth, and even divorce...
A time when all kinds of taboos and barriers were particularly harsh on women.

Even in the 9th month of pregnancy, she holds the anchor seat for the 9 o’clock news.
Even after her divorce, she did not take a break from broadcasting as a single mother for her son.
I loved the news and respected work.
Anchor Baek Jiyeon

On the broadcasting platform, which erected a wall of patriarchy that was particularly high only for women,
A person who overcame those barriers and solidified her position as a female anchor.
Baek Jiyeon

From now on, I will tell you Baek Jiyeon’s story.

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