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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
59/100 · methodology

About 고래이야기

The various businesses for building village libraries -- the different cultural lessons for building village culture -- the alternative library operations and support projects, the purpose of the library, the financial enterprises for building cities.

- 마을도서관건립을 위한 다양한 사업 - 마을 문화 형성을 위한 다양한 문화 강좌사업 - 대안적인 도서관 운영 및 지원사업 - 도서관 운영을 위한 목적성 재정사업

Translated from Korean by GiveRadar.

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

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

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

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Ministry of Interior status change, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show 고래이야기 with a partial profile.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has verified financial records for only 10% of arts & culture charities in South Korea, and this is one of them. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 59 places it in the top 1% of the 861 arts & culture charities in South Korea GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

고래이야기 is a registered arts & culture nonprofit in South Korea. It is registered with the Korean NPO registry. It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its registration number is 서울특별시-1457. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 59/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

고래이야기's official registration number is 서울특별시-1457, as recorded in the national registry of South Korea.

고래이야기 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 arts & culture charities in South Korea is 59/100.

고래이야기 is based in Seoul, South Korea. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years.

고래이야기 is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in South Korea. It operates as a 비영리민간단체 (Nonprofit Organization).

According to GiveRadar's records, 고래이야기 is registered with the Korean NPO registry and overseen by the Ministry of the Interior. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The various businesses for building village libraries -- the different cultural lessons for building village culture -- the alternative library operations and support projects, the purpose of the library, the financial enterprises for building cities. 고래이야기 is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in South Korea. The organization was founded in 2012.

고래이야기 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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Taxes

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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Korea, Republic of under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

하지
하지숙

Officers & trustees (2)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

2 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

신관유치원, 오토끼의 시간여행 '푸른고래이야기' 관람 - 중부매일

www.jbnews.com ·

[울산시]장생포에 또다른 고래이야기 담는다…고래와 장생포사람들 조형물 35점 설치 - 경향신문

www.khan.co.kr ·

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

신관유치원, 오토끼의 시간여행 '푸른고래이야기' 관람 - 중부매일
Jun 2023
www.jbnews.com
[울산시]장생포에 또다른 고래이야기 담는다…고래와 장생포사람들 조형물 35점 설치 - 경향신문
May 2015
www.khan.co.kr

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Cause areas in South Korea

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 3,702
Community Development 2,059
Social Services 1,850
Environment 1,647
Arts & Culture this charity 861
Advocacy & Civil Rights 374
Science & Technology 272
Health 248
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Most common causes in South Korea

Causes charities work on most.

Human Rights 9
Education 8
Gender Equality 7
Health 7
Children 6
Mental Health 6
Climate 5
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Sources and verification

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.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Registry checked
Apr 1, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Named leadership · 2 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2012
Not available · 5
  • Financial data
    No 公益法人 annual return on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about 고래이야기

What is 고래이야기?
고래이야기 is a arts & culture nonprofit organization, South Korea. The various businesses for building village libraries -- the different cultural lessons for building village culture -- the alternative library operations and support projects, the purpose of the library, the financial enterprises for building cities.
When was 고래이야기 founded?
고래이야기 was founded in 2023, on May 15, 2023.
Who leads 고래이야기?
하지숙.
Where is 고래이야기 located?
Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
Is 고래이야기 trustworthy?
고래이야기 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 고래이야기's registration number?
Registration: 서울특별시-1457 (South Korea).
What is 고래이야기's website?
http://www.bookwhale.org
Are donations to 고래이야기 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.