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Diabetes Unity

대한당뇨병연합

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
59/100 · methodology

About Diabetes Unity

○ Policy for the interests of diabetics and institutional improvements ○ Programming and managing the prevention and management of diabetes; research; ○ obesity, metabolism, chronic illness, and other support projects for preventing complications; ○ diabetes knowledge and collaboration with governments for the development of industry; and ○ promotion and publishing and distribution of diabetes.

○ 당뇨인의 권익증진을 위한 정책 및 제도 개선사업 ○ 당뇨병의 예방과 관리를 위한 프로그램 개발 및 연구사업 ○ 당뇨병 및 관련 합병증 예방을 위한 비만, 대사증후군, 만성질환 등에 대한 지원 사업 ○ 당뇨병 지식 및 산업 활성화를 위한 정부 및 국제기구와의 협력사업 ○ 당뇨병 인식개선을 위한 홍보사업 및 관련 출판물 제작 및 배포 사업

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Founded
Headquarters
Seoul
Foundation type
Nonprofit Organization (비영리민간단체 (Nonprofit Organization))

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in South Korea
Integrity Assessment This charity: 59
Peer average: 59

Red flags

· All clear
Ministry of Interior status change
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Diabetes Unity is a registered health nonprofit, South Korea. It is registered with the Korean NPO registry. It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its registration number is 서울특별시-2191. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

Diabetes Unity has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 59 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in South Korea is 59/100.

Diabetes Unity is based in Seoul, South Korea. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.

Diabetes Unity is classified as a Health organization, registered in South Korea. It operates as a 비영리민간단체 (Nonprofit Organization).

Diabetes Unity has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Ministry of the Interior. Visit the Diabetes Unity profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

○ Policy for the interests of diabetics and institutional improvements ○ Programming and managing the prevention and management of diabetes; research; ○ obesity, metabolism, chronic illness, and other support projects for preventing complications; ○ diabetes knowledge and collaboration with governments for the development of industry; and ○ promotion and publishing and distribution of diabetes. Diabetes Unity is classified as a health organization registered in South Korea. The organization was founded in 2017.

Among health charities registered in South Korea: Diabetes Unity's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 is in line with the peer average of 59/100.

Diabetes Unity is registered in South Korea. Donations to designated nonprofits in South Korea are tax-deductible. The standard deduction is 15% of donations up to 30% of income (or 100% for designated organizations). An additional 30% credit applies for donations exceeding 10 million won.

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Leadership

김광
김광훈

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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김광훈
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Registration and legal identity
Korean Ministry of the Interior (MOIS)
Officers and trustees
Korean Ministry of the Interior (MOIS) - 2 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No 공익법인 annual return on file
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

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GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Diabetes Unity

What is Diabetes Unity?
Diabetes Unity is a health nonprofit organization, South Korea. ○ Policy for the interests of diabetics and institutional improvements ○ Programming and managing the prevention and management of diabetes; research; ○ obesity, metabolism, chronic illness, and other support projects for preventing complications; ○ diabetes knowledge and collaboration with governments for the development of industry; and ○ promotion and publishing and distribution of diabetes.
When was Diabetes Unity founded?
Diabetes Unity was founded in 2021, on April 21, 2021.
Who leads Diabetes Unity?
김광훈.
Where is Diabetes Unity located?
Headquartered in South Korea.
Is Diabetes Unity trustworthy?
Diabetes Unity has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Diabetes Unity's registration number?
Registration: 서울특별시-2191 (South Korea).
What is Diabetes Unity's website?
https://kdu.or.kr/
Are donations to Diabetes Unity tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Korea under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.