First Lady Kim attends opening of 4th Women Entrepreneurs Week

First Lady Kim Hea Kyung on Tuesday attended the opening ceremony of the fourth edition of Women Entrepreneurs Week.

There, she expressed hope that women in business, who've played a key role in supporting the domestic economy, will help lead the country through challenges.

According to the Presidential Office, the First Lady met with female entrepreneurs to offer encouragement and presented government awards to exemplary businesswomen.

The Ministry of SMEs and Startups hosts the event each year during the first week of July to recognize outstanding contributions by women-led businesses.

This year's program runs through Friday.