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The Season of Gathering: Why Offline Events Still Matter in Korea’s Social Impact Ecosystem

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  These days, whenever I look for news or information related to social impact in Korea, one thing stands out: the annual schedule of events. Of course, forums, seminars, and policy discussions take place throughout the year, but from May to October — when the weather becomes warmer — large-scale events such as expos and festivals begin in earnest. Recently, many events scheduled for 2026 have started confirming their dates and venues one after another. Around this time every year, I find myself thinking, “The season of gathering is beginning again,” and I have even developed a habit of marking major event dates on my calendar.   Because these are large-scale events, most of them are held offline. People gather, meet one another, and connect. Organizations promote or sell their products, while academic conferences and policy discussions are also held. There are many kinds of activities that can only happen when people meet in person, and every time I attend one of these ev...
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How Are Nonprofit Organizations in Korea Using AI?

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As generative AI rapidly spreads around the world, the number of cases utilizing AI across various sectors in Korean society is also increasing. This trend can also be confirmed through research. In a report published in April 2026 by the Korea Information Society Development Institute (KISDI), titled “The Digital Divide in Generative AI from the Perspective of AI Inclusion: Awareness, Usage, and Utilization,” it was explained that both awareness and usage rates of generative AI have increased significantly.   Then how much, and in what ways, are nonprofit organizations in Korea using AI? Recently, a series of studies on AI utilization within the nonprofit ecosystem has been released. In this article, I would like to introduce these recent studies and explore how Korean nonprofit organizations are using AI.   🌿AI Is Spreading Rapidly Across Korea’s Nonprofit Sector   Recent studies show that the use of generative AI is rapidly expanding within the nonprofit f...
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[Voices from the Field] What Is Being Discussed in Korea’s Social and Solidarity Economy Sector?

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Scene from the “Social and Solidarity Economy Policy and Budget Direction Forum” held on May 12, where proposals for the 2027 social and solidarity economy budget and policy direction were discussed (Photo source: Social and Solidarity Economy Korea)   In a previous post, I mentioned that the Korean Ministry of the Interior and Safety secured KRW 11.8 billion (approximately USD 8.5 million) in support funding for the social and solidarity economy (SSE) sector in 2026. Although this amount increased compared to the previous year, many people in the field point out that it is still far below the level seen in 2022, when the sector was more actively supported.   Now, people working in Korea’s social and solidarity economy sector are beginning to present their opinions on the direction of policies and budgets for next year (2027). In today’s post, I would like to summarize the proposals discussed by practitioners during the “2027 Social and Solidarity Economy Policy and Budget...
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