Kwon Ki-ok, the first Korean female aviator, passed away in Seoul on April 19, 1988.
Kwon Ki-ok passed away on April 19, 1988, in Seoul, South Korea. Her passing marked the end of an era for pioneering women in aviation, particularly in a region where gender barriers were significant. Throughout her life, she had challenged traditional roles and made history in aviation as both the first female pilot in Korea and China. Her lifetime of advocacy and action greatly influenced women's roles in both national and global contexts, leaving a lasting legacy of empowerment and progress.