○ The future industry of Jeollabuk-do must create a gender-equal job environment in which everyone regardless of gender, class, and/or generation can participate. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) management ethics are a company’s non-financial elements. ESG has become an important criterion for corporate evaluation. Efforts to expand women's employment opportunities and improve employment inequality are emerging as important factors in investment decisions. To meet the demands and expectations of the times, we should strive to identify female talent in Jeollabuk-do. 

○ ​As the labor force decreases due to low birth rates and the aging society, the importance of fostering and utilizing female talents continues to grow. The change in industrial structure, especially the increased flexibility in types of labor, offers opportunities for expanding women's employment opportunities.

○ ​Importantly, it is necessary to institutionalize a work life balance system so that – women who choose to enter science and technology fields can maintain their careers and establish families with childcare support. Support for establishing a network of domestic and foreign researchers is also necessary so that female scientists can advance into specialized fields.

○ ​This study aimed to develop a plan to identify and foster female science and technology talent in Jeollabuk-do in accordance with the National Women's Science and Technology Development Plan. Different aspects of science and technology in Jeollabuk-do were analyzed by dividing the statistical data into education, recruitment, and research. In-depth interviews were conducted with 13 female scholars including college students, system engineers, and scientists to understand — — the current status of female scientific and technological talents in Jeollabuk-do. Feedback was obtained regarding the proposed support plan and work life balance – system for female scientists in Jeollabuk-do.

○ ​Similar to other government projects, Jeollabuk-do's policy to support female scientists can be divided into "expanding the influx of female scientists," "employment and career support," "strengthening the capacity of female scientists,” and "building a work life balance culture." 

○ ​Depending on the regional needs of Jeollabuk-do, it is necessary to prepare countermeasures against shortages of science teachers and expand opportunities for female college students to participate in corporate practice programs.

○ ​Efforts should be made to increase the proportion of young people entering science and engineering fields. Furthermore, the development of various diversification programs for women to enable career interruptions is recommended. Finally, it is necessary to establish a responsible agency that can take charge of policies related to women working in science and technology fields.