| Sumario: | This article examines the doctrine of woman leadership and the portrayal of Ko P'allye in the Chŭngsando religion of South Korea. The religion emphasizes the importance of women and divine womanhood, with Ko P'allye being venerated as a manifestation of the Great Mother deity. The text explores the representation of Ko P'allye in Chŭngsando doctrine, highlighting the challenges to traditional patriarchy and the potential for reconstructing women's history. It also provides a biography of Ko P'allye, discussing her role in the Chŭngsando religious movement and her experiences as a mother. The article further examines the portrayal of Ko P'allye in the religious scripture Tojŏn, and explores the reasons behind the women-centric doctrine in a patriarchal religion.
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