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The Painters & Venture Partners · Oct 8, 2026 11:25 KST

Rufle and Daegu Cultural Arts Foundation Sign Agreement to Boost Art for Disabled Youth

The venture firm Rufle and the Daegu Cultural Arts Foundation have signed an agreement to promote arts among disabled youth in the region.
Westart · Oct 8, 2026 08:00 KST

Westart Launches Pre-Announcement Event for 'Wiaja Giving Week' 2026

Westart is hosting a pre-announcement event for the 'Wiaja Giving Week' 2026, featuring sports stars' autographed items.
Andersen Global · Oct 5, 2026 15:15 KST

Andersen Global Expands Pakistan Legal Presence

Andersen Global enhances its legal presence in Pakistan as Samdani & Qureshi rebrands to Andersen Legal and joins the organization.

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UNHCR · Oct 2, 2026 09:30 KST

UNHCR Warns of Declining Refugee Child Education

44% of school-age refugee children worldwide will not attend school by 2025 due to reduced financial support, risking further education setbacks.

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Daegu Bukgu Senior Club · Oct 1, 2026 16:50 KST

Daegu Bukgu Senior Club Wins Top Grade in Elderly Employment Evaluation

The Daegu Bukgu Senior Club received the Minister of Health and Welfare's Award after achieving an A grade in a government evaluation of elderly employment programs.
Andersen Global · Oct 1, 2026 12:00 KST

Andersen Global Strengthens Argentina Presence with Fidem Partners

Andersen Global expands its tax and transaction advisory capabilities in Argentina through a collaboration agreement with Fidem Partners.

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Korea Local Government Insurance Corporation · Oct 1, 2026 11:40 KST

Korea Local Government Insurance Corp and Police Sign Safety Campaign Pact

The Korea Local Government Insurance Corporation and the National Police Agency have signed an agreement to use digital outdoor media belts along Olympic Boulevard for a public safety campaign.
Gyeonggi-do Disabled Persons Welfare Comprehensive Support Center (Nurim Center) · Oct 1, 2026 11:30 KST

Nurim Center Hosts 2026 Conference on Disability Housing and Care

The Gyeonggi-do Disabled Persons Welfare Comprehensive Support Center (Nurim Center) successfully hosted the '2026 Nurim Conference,' discussing various housing transition cases and care approaches centered around community living.
Jeonnam Metropolitan Mental Health Center · Oct 1, 2026 11:15 KST

Jeonnam Metropolitan Mental Health Center Forms Pact with Financial Institutions for Suicide Prevention

The Jeonnam Metropolitan Mental Health Center has signed a cooperation agreement with the Poverty Alleviation Finance Promotion Institute and Credit Recovery Commission to enhance early identification of economically vulnerable individuals and link mental health services.
Seoul Metropolitan Youth Center · Oct 1, 2026 10:40 KST

Seoul Metropolitan Youth Center and Partners Form Alliance for Youth Support

The Seoul Metropolitan Youth Center and two other organizations have signed an agreement to strengthen support for post-teenagers and early teenagers entering society.
CyberKorea Foreign Language University · Oct 1, 2026 10:17 KST

CyberKorea Foreign Language Univ’s Counseling Dept Completes Parent-Child Relationship Program for Single Mothers

The Counseling Department of CyberKorea Foreign Language University completed a two-part program to improve parent-child relationships in single mother households, collaborating with the Korean Association of Single Mother Families.
The Tool Foundation · Oct 1, 2026 10:00 KST

Tool Foundation Completes Successful ‘Seasonal Meal’ Program for Young Single Residents

The Tool Foundation successfully concluded a cooking and self-care challenge program aimed at young single residents in Seongdong District.
WorldShare · Oct 1, 2026 09:59 KST

WorldShare Aids Nepal Flood Victims With Black Yak Donation

Black Yak Gangtaesun Naram Foundation donated relief supplies worth 20 billion won to WorldShare to assist flood-affected disaster victims in Nepal.
Seoul Metropolitan Youth Center · Oct 1, 2026 09:40 KST

Seoul Metropolitan Youth Center and Korean Counseling Association Sign Mental Health Support Agreement

The Seoul Metropolitan Youth Center and the Korean Counseling Association signed an agreement on September 29 to support youth mental health.
Seoul Metropolitan Youth Center · Oct 1, 2026 09:00 KST

Seoul Metropolitan Youth Center to Host 2026 Youth Mental Health Forum

The Seoul Metropolitan Youth Center will hold the '2026 Youth Mental Health Forum' on October 12 at the Seoul Global Center International Convention Hall.
Korean Society of Criminology · Oct 1, 2026 08:00 KST

39.2% of GenAI Users Report Harmful Use

A survey by the Korean Society of Criminology and Korea Gallup found that 39.2% of generative AI users have experienced harmful use.
Gwangyang Gwangyang Disabled Welfare Center · Sep 30, 2026 15:55 KST

Gwangyang City Holds 4th Self-Rights Assertion Festival for People with Developmental Disabilities

Gwangyang Gwangyang Disabled Welfare Center and Jungma Disabled Welfare Center held the '4th Gwangyang City Self-Rights Assertion Festival' on Sept. 29, providing a platform for people with developmental disabilities to express their dreams and rights.
Wooridle Social Welfare Foundation · Sep 30, 2026 15:18 KST

Wooridle Social Welfare Foundation to Establish Welfare Hub in Gwangmyeong, Targeting October Completion

Wooridle Social Welfare Foundation, a social welfare corporation, is establishing a new welfare hub to support crisis pregnant women and single-parent families, and to promote a culture of life respect.
Vatech · Sep 30, 2026 14:55 KST

Gwangyang Disability Welfare Institute Hosts Joyful Mid-Autumn Festival

The Gwangyang Disability Welfare Institute held a 'Happy Mid-Autumn Festival Gathering Together' event for customers and their families, volunteers, donors, and staff.
Seongbuk Cultural Foundation · Sep 30, 2026 14:55 KST

Seongbuk Cultural Foundation and Seoul Daewon School Partner to Ensure Reading Rights for Students

The Seongbuk Cultural Foundation and Seoul Daewon School have entered into an agreement to promote reading culture and ensure universal reading rights for students with developmental disabilities.
UNHCR · Sep 30, 2026 09:30 KST

UNHCR Warns of Crisis for 8.3 Million Refugees

The UN refugee agency warns that funding shortages could lead to the suspension of critical support for nearly 8.3 million refugees, asylum seekers, and stateless people worldwide.

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Gangseo Youth Center · Sep 29, 2026 17:33 KST

Gangseo Youth Center Hosts Crisis Case Management Training for Practitioners and Parents

The Gangseo Youth Center in Seoul held a crisis case management training on September 17, targeting youth practitioners and parents.
GreenFund · Sep 29, 2026 10:04 KST

GreenFund Tackles Climate Crisis for Vulnerable Children

The GreenFund has selected five low-income households in Seoul and the greater capital area to improve living conditions affected by climate change through a campaign on Naver HappySeed.
Yangcheon Public New Moon Youth Culture Center · Sep 29, 2026 01:00 KST

Yangcheon Public New Moon Youth Culture Center Completes Smartphone Addiction Prevention Camp

The Yangcheon Public New Moon Youth Culture Center's after-school academy successfully completed a social contribution program aimed at preventing smartphone addiction and promoting healthy growth among youth.

Rufle and Daegu Cultural Arts Foundation Sign Agreement to Boost Art for Disabled Youth

Westart Launches Pre-Announcement Event for 'Wiaja Giving Week' 2026

Andersen Global Expands Pakistan Legal Presence

UNHCR Warns of Declining Refugee Child Education

Daegu Bukgu Senior Club Wins Top Grade in Elderly Employment Evaluation

Andersen Global Strengthens Argentina Presence with Fidem Partners

Korea Local Government Insurance Corp and Police Sign Safety Campaign Pact

Nurim Center Hosts 2026 Conference on Disability Housing and Care

Jeonnam Metropolitan Mental Health Center Forms Pact with Financial Institutions for Suicide Prevention

Seoul Metropolitan Youth Center and Partners Form Alliance for Youth Support

CyberKorea Foreign Language Univ’s Counseling Dept Completes Parent-Child Relationship Program for Single Mothers

Tool Foundation Completes Successful ‘Seasonal Meal’ Program for Young Single Residents

WorldShare Aids Nepal Flood Victims With Black Yak Donation

Seoul Metropolitan Youth Center and Korean Counseling Association Sign Mental Health Support Agreement

Seoul Metropolitan Youth Center to Host 2026 Youth Mental Health Forum

39.2% of GenAI Users Report Harmful Use

Gwangyang City Holds 4th Self-Rights Assertion Festival for People with Developmental Disabilities

Wooridle Social Welfare Foundation to Establish Welfare Hub in Gwangmyeong, Targeting October Completion

Gwangyang Disability Welfare Institute Hosts Joyful Mid-Autumn Festival

Seongbuk Cultural Foundation and Seoul Daewon School Partner to Ensure Reading Rights for Students

UNHCR Warns of Crisis for 8.3 Million Refugees

Gangseo Youth Center Hosts Crisis Case Management Training for Practitioners and Parents

GreenFund Tackles Climate Crisis for Vulnerable Children

Yangcheon Public New Moon Youth Culture Center Completes Smartphone Addiction Prevention Camp