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NK지식인연대

Seoul Reg: 통일부-91 (MOIS)
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53
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
53/100 · methodology

About NK지식인연대

The North Korean academics' academic work.

탈북 지식인들의 북한 관련 학술연구활동 등

Translated from Korean by GiveRadar.

Founded
Headquarters
Seoul
Foundation type
Incorporated Association (사단법인 (Incorporated Association))

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in South Korea
Integrity Assessment This charity: 53
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 NK지식인연대 with a partial profile.

  • GiveRadar's profile for NK지식인연대 draws on its registration and its governance, in line with the typical science & technology charities in South Korea it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • disclosed leadership
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

NK지식인연대 is a registered science & technology nonprofit in South Korea. It is registered with the Korean NPO registry. It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its registration number is 통일부-91. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 53/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

NK지식인연대's official registration number is 통일부-91, as recorded in the national registry of South Korea.

NK지식인연대 has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100. 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 53 ('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 science & technology charities in South Korea is 59/100.

NK지식인연대 is based in Seoul, South Korea. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.

NK지식인연대 is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in South Korea. It operates as a 사단법인 (Incorporated Association).

According to GiveRadar's records, NK지식인연대 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.

NK지식인연대 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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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

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Leadership

김흥
김흥광

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

'북한이탈주민의 날' 제정 환영 발언하는 김흥광 NK지식인연대 대표 - 연합뉴스
Jan 2024
www.yna.co.kr
김흥광 NK지식인연대 대표. - OhmyNews
Mar 2023
www.ohmynews.com
탈북 지식인이 본 북한 속 사정 [현인애, NK지식인연대 대표] - YTN
Mar 2019
www.ytn.co.kr
“北, 사이버전략사령부 창설 추진” 김흥광 NK지식인연대 대표 주장 - 국민일보
Nov 2017
www.kmib.co.kr
NK지식인연대 홈페이지 - OhmyNews
Sep 2017
www.ohmynews.com
[인터뷰: NK지식인연대 김흥광 대표] 북한 인권 ‘가해자 그룹’, ICC에 증언 전달 - VOA 한국어 홈페이지
Dec 2016
www.voakorea.com
[이현덕이 만난 생각의 리더]컴퓨터공학 교수 출신 탈북자 김흥광 NK지식인연대 대표 - 전자신문
Mar 2016
www.etnews.com
[인터뷰: 김흥광 NK지식인연대 대표] 북한 당국의 외국 공관 무선통신 사용 통제 배경 - VOA 한국어 홈페이지
Sep 2014
www.voakorea.com
NK지식인연대의 김흥광 대표 – RFA 자유아시아방송 - Radio Free Asia
Jan 2014
www.rfa.org
NK지식인연대 정기학술세미나 - 연합뉴스
Apr 2013
www.yna.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 861
Advocacy & Civil Rights 374
Science & Technology this charity 272
Health 248
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Most common causes in South Korea

Causes charities work on most.

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

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Korean Ministry of the Interior (MOIS)
Officers and trustees
Korean Ministry of the Interior (MOIS) - 1 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 · 5
  • Named leadership · 1 officer on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2010
Not available · 6
  • 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
  • Official website
    No verified website on record
  • 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 NK지식인연대

What is NK지식인연대?
NK지식인연대 is a science & technology incorporated association, South Korea. The North Korean academics' academic work.
When was NK지식인연대 founded?
NK지식인연대 was founded in 2010.
Who leads NK지식인연대?
김흥광.
Where is NK지식인연대 located?
Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
Is NK지식인연대 trustworthy?
NK지식인연대 has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53 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 NK지식인연대's registration number?
Registration: 통일부-91 (South Korea).
Are donations to NK지식인연대 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.