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[Interview] Impact Ecosystem Multi-Directional Interpreter (Part 1): The Connector of the Social Impact Ecosystem

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  If I were to pick someone I met most frequently during my years as a journalist, he would undoubtedly be at the top of the list. Wherever people were being connected, and whenever communities and networks were taking root, Jung-woong Park was always there. This is the story of Jung-woong Park, Team Lead at Impact Alliance.   I reached out to him for an interview to record his journey on this blog. Looking back, despite him constantly moving across the field to connect South Korea's social impact sector, this was actually our first formal interview. During our conversation, he smiled and shared a metaphor:   'The night sky is beautiful because stars are scarce. Even if there is only a single North Star in a dark, pitch-black sky, that star shines immensely bright and beautiful. I believe that if our world has just that many good people, it is already bright and beautiful enough.'   This article captures the interview with Jung-woong Park, who is dedicate...
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Education Is What Future Generations Need to Grow as Leaders of the Social and Solidarity Economy

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The 'Co-operative Future Generation Seminar' in session as a side event for Co-operatives Day on July 6th.(Photo by Milly)   The term "Social and Solidarity Economy" (SSE) remains somewhat unfamiliar to the general public in South Korea. Even when people engage in activities rooted in SSE values, they often do not realize that their actions align with this broader framework.   Yet, to build a sustainable society, the SSE ecosystem must continuously expand — and its sustainability ultimately rests upon the shoulders of future generations. What matters most is providing young people with the hands-on experiences and learning opportunities necessary to become active drivers of this economy. How and what we teach them today will directly shape the worldview of tomorrow's leaders.   On July 6th, during a national event celebrating co-operatives, I attended a seminar focused on a topic I have been deeply interested in lately: "Education." Why do youth ...
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"In a Super-Aged Era, Housing Itself Is Care": A Look into 'Seobom House', an Integrated Residential Care Model

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Presentation on the Seobom House case study.(Photo by Milly)   South Korea’s aging speed is among the fastest in the entire world. Indeed, if you travel outside of Seoul and the metropolitan area, it is common to find streets completely devoid of people, with rural villages guarded mostly by elderly residents. The proportion of the aging population is so visually overwhelming that anyone can feel it in their daily lives.   Naturally, various care services have emerged to support the elderly. Meal care, emotional support, and healthcare are prime examples. I once accompanied a meal-care field trip for reporting purposes. On that day, we delivered freshly made, still-warm lunchboxes to elderly residents who could not easily prepare meals for themselves, engaging in brief, casual small talk to check on their well-being. Although the conversation was short, I learned that for lonely seniors, someone visiting to deliver a warm meal and check in brings immense emotional strength...
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