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Europe–Korea Foundation
The Europe–Korea Foundation (EKF) is the philanthropic arm of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in Korea (EUCCK). It was established on 9 May 2001 under approval No. 384 by South Korea's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT). The foundation is an NGO and is a separate entity, financially independent from the EUCCK. As a public foundation, the focus of the work of EKF is on improving relations between Europe and the Korean peninsula. EKF undertakes a variety of corporate social responsibility programs, cultural exchanges, sports events, training seminars and other projects promoting inter-Korean understanding and peace. EKF also support South Korean charity organizations. In addition, EKF provides scholarships A scholarship is a form of financial aid awarded to students for further education. Generally, scholarships are awarded based on a set of criteria such as academic merit, diversity and inclusion, athletic skill, and financial need, research ... for Ko ...
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European Union Chamber Of Commerce In Korea
European, or Europeans, may refer to: In general * ''European'', an adjective referring to something of, from, or related to Europe ** Ethnic groups in Europe ** Demographics of Europe ** European cuisine, the cuisines of Europe and other Western countries * ''European'', an adjective referring to something of, from, or related to the European Union ** European Union citizenship ** Demographics of the European Union In publishing * ''The European'' (1953 magazine), a far-right cultural and political magazine published 1953–1959 * ''The European'' (newspaper), a British weekly newspaper published 1990–1998 * ''The European'' (2009 magazine), a German magazine first published in September 2009 *''The European Magazine'', a magazine published in London 1782–1826 *''The New European'', a British weekly pop-up newspaper first published in July 2016 Other uses * * Europeans (band), a British post-punk group, from Bristol See also * * * Europe (other) * The Europ ...
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Minister Of Foreign Affairs And Trade (South Korea)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA; ) is a government agency of South Korea. It is in charge of the country's foreign relations, as well as handling matters related to overseas Korean nationals. It was established on 17 July 1948. Its main office is located in the MOFA Building in Jongno District, Seoul. The ministry previously had its headquarters in a facility in Doryeom-dong in Jongno District. History The Ministry of Foreign Affairs was created in 1948 following the Government Organisation Law under the Syngman Rhee administration. It undertook matters of foreign policy, protection of overseas Korean nationals, international economy, treaties, diplomacy and the assessment of international and overseas public relations. The top priority for the Ministry was initially to focus on the “international recognition of the new Korean government as the only legitimate one on the Korean peninsula”. Shortly after the Ministry was established, overseas missions in the United St ...
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Corporate Social Responsibility
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) or corporate social impact is a form of international private business industry self-regulation, self-regulation which aims to contribute to societal goals of a philanthropy, philanthropic, activist, or charitable nature by engaging in, with, or supporting Professional services, professional service volunteering through pro bono programs, community development, administering Grant (money), monetary grants to Nonprofit organization, non-profit organizations for the Common good, public benefit, or to conduct Ethics, ethically oriented business and investment practices. While CSR could have previously been described as an internal organizational policy or a business ethics, corporate ethic strategy, similar to what is now known today as environmental, social, and governance (ESG), that time has passed as various companies have pledged to go beyond that or have been mandated or incentivized by governments to have a better impact on the surrounding ...
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Scholarships
A scholarship is a form of financial aid awarded to students for further education. Generally, scholarships are awarded based on a set of criteria such as academic merit, diversity and inclusion, athletic skill, and financial need, research experience or specific professional experience. Scholarship criteria usually reflect the values and goals of the donor of the award. While scholarship recipients are not required to repay scholarships, the awards may require that the recipient continue to meet certain requirements during their period of support, such as maintaining a minimum grade point average or engaging in a certain activity (e.g., playing on a school sports team for athletic scholarship holders). Scholarships also range in generosity; some cover partial tuition, while others offer a 'full-ride', covering all tuition, accommodation, housing and others. Historically, scholarships originated as acts of religious and philanthropic charity in medieval Europe before evo ...
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