South Korea's First Astronaut Urges Girls Not to Limit Their Dreams
Yi So-yeon says curiosity drove her to apply to South Korea's astronaut program despite nearly 36,000 other candidates.
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South Korea's first astronaut, Yi So-yeon, is encouraging girls not to place limits on their dreams or their abilities, saying that curiosity was what drove her to apply to her country's astronaut program years ago.
Yi has said she pursued the opportunity despite facing a field of nearly 36,000 other candidates vying for the same position, reflecting the intense competition surrounding South Korea's astronaut selection process at the time.
Her comments point to a broader message that curiosity and a willingness to apply, regardless of long odds, can open doors that might otherwise seem out of reach.
Yi's experience as South Korea's first astronaut has made her a prominent voice encouraging young people, particularly girls, to pursue interests in science and space exploration.
Sources
- South Korea’s astronaut urges girls: ‘Don’t limit your dreams or abilities’ — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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