Inside Korea’s Social Impact

Editor’s Note 🖋🖍   Although I am currently working independently as a solo content creator, I transitioned through numerous organizations during my career. My reasons for moving on varied — sometimes it was a voluntary choice, while at other times, I lost my job due to external factors.   When I began working as a social impact reporter, I met countless young professionals who shared similar experiences. High turnover rates were common, and many frequently moved between organizations or left the social sector entirely for other industries. Yet, whenever I met them, their eyes were undeniably bright. They told me their hearts beat faster knowing that their work, even in a small way, contributed to making the world a better place.   Despite their passion, however, a vicious cycle of hiring and resignation continues for many young people in this sector.   So, I decided to ask them directly. I interviewed three practitioners in their 20s, 30s, and 40s t...

  Today, South Korea faces an increasingly complex set of social challenges, including care shortages, the climate crisis, regional decline, and the digital divide. To address these issues, not only the government but also many Korean companies are working to create social change through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities.   However, these challenges are difficult for the government to solve alone. As a result, in February 2026, the Korean government established the Social Contribution Innovation Advisory Group as a way to more strategically utilize corporate social contribution efforts in addressing social problems.   The Social Contribution Innovation Advisory Group was launched as part of a public-private collaboration framework, allowing the government and private sector to discuss corporate social contribution together, with the government serving as a key facilitator.   The advisory group consists of private-sector experts from major c...