New Delhi, Nov. 13 -- Delphine Arnault, chairman and chief executive officer of Christian Dior Couture, has been awarded an honorary doctorate in business administration by South Korea's Ewha Womans University. She travelled to Seoul on Thursday to receive the distinction as the institution celebrates its 140th anniversary this year.

During her acceptance speech, Delphine Arnault acknowledged BLACKPINK member and Dior Global Ambassador Jisoo, saying: "Dior is very proud to be with Global Ambassador JISOO. It is an honor to have you here with us, JISOO."

According to a press release issued on Thursday, the university conferred the degree in recognition of Arnault's leadership and business acumen in the global fashion and luxury sector. T...