Global Peace Foundation Korea was selected from among thousands of NGOs in Korea to receive a special certificate of commendation from the Korean Ministry of Special Affairs.
This is what Financial News in Korea reported.
Minister for Special Affairs Ko Heung-Kil (right) takes a commemorative photo after presenting Global Peace Foundation (GPF) Korea president Yoo Kyung-Ei(left) with a Certificate of Commendation. (Credit: Financial News, Korea)
By Hyung Wook Yang hwyang@fnnews.com
Seoul, KOREA, February 15 (Financial News) –
Global Peace Foundation Korea (President Kyung Eui Yoo) was awarded a Certificate of Commendation from the Minister for Special Affairs Ko Heung-Kil. GPF is being recognized for its charitable activities over the last year such as the Alllights Village Project and the Miracle of 1,000 Won.
Minister of Special Affairs Ko Heung-Kil remarked, “This extent of social volunteer work is unprecedented for a civil society organization. It has made notable contributions to developing South Korea’s national prestige .” He added that the new government will continue to provide active support and cooperation for civil society organizations.
President Kyung Eui Yoo said, “This Certificate of Commendation carries a special significance for the entire staff and members of Global Peace Foundation who have all been engaged in the peace initiative program together. We will continue to stand in the forefront of building world peace in 2013.”