Aju Selected as Outstanding Company for Gender Employment Equality... Receives Commendation from Minister of Employment and Labor

Recognized for Equal Employment Opportunities and Work-Family Balance Systems

Aju announced on May 29 that it was selected as an outstanding company in the field of gender employment equality and received a commendation from the Minister of Employment and Labor at the '2026 Gender Employment Equality Emphasis Period' awards ceremony organized by the Ministry of Employment and Labor.

The awards ceremony, held the previous day at the War Memorial of Korea in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, was designed to discover and reward companies that have contributed to the creation of a gender-equal employment environment, thereby encouraging voluntary improvements in employment practices and spreading a culture of equality.

Aju was recognized for achieving tangible results in areas such as equal employment opportunities, support for skills development, maternity protection, and work-family balance. The company provides fair opportunities without gender discrimination from the hiring stage and has established organizational cultures and systems that enable employees to grow without career interruptions after joining.

As a result, the female employment ratio at Aju reached 43.1% as of last year, showing a steady increase over the past three years, and women accounted for 44% of new hires. The company also maintains a stable employment structure, with all female employees working as regular employees.

Aju has also strengthened its systems for maternity protection and work-family balance. The company offers income support for the first month of parental leave, support for childbirth and parenting, spousal childbirth leave policies, educational support for employees' children, flexible work arrangements, and remote work guidelines for pregnant employees, supporting the continued career development of its staff.

These efforts have also led to an expansion of female leadership. Currently, the proportion of female team leaders exceeds 28%, and the proportion of female managers is steadily increasing based on a promotion and compensation system that is not affected by gender. The company also strengthens its culture of mutual respect by operating an anonymous sexual harassment reporting system and conducting regular ethics training.

Hwangcheol Lee, CEO of Aju, stated, "It is meaningful for our efforts to create a better employment environment to be recognized," and added, "We will continue to build an environment where all employees can demonstrate their capabilities and grow, based on fair opportunities and a trust-based organizational culture."

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