Organizational Structural Characteristics and “Yeocho” Discourse: An Empiric al S tudy Using Text A nalysis

“Yeocho,” meaning “female surplus,” describes situations where women significantly outnumber men in organizations or professions. This study examines how employees in female-dominated companies perceive and use the term “Yeocho” to reflect organizational culture. Using JobPlanet data, text mining techniques such as sentiment analysis, and network analysis reveal how “Yeocho” discourse varies with organizational characteristics, including company size, employment type, and the proportion of female executives. The findings indicate that companies with higher non-regular employee ratios associate “Yeocho” with conflict and negative tensions, while organizations with more female executives use the term positively, linking it to career growth and welfare systems. This research highlights the role of organizational structure in shaping gender-related discourse and provides practical insights for improving gender diversity and addressing biases in workplace culture.