Lee Hyo-jae (November 4, 1924 – October 4, 2020) was a South Korean social activist who advocated for women's rights.
[1][2] On her return to South Korea following her studies, she helped found the department of sociology at Ewha Womans University in 1958.
She was also noted for her advocacy for quotas for female employment as well as actions towards wage equality for men and women.
[2] Her actions led to the abolishment of the country's patriarchal naming system, allowing for people to use both parents' surnames.
[1] She also helped establish a rule that required half of the candidates for South Korea's National Assembly to be women.