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South Korean Scientific and Space Youth

한국과학우주청소년단

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
59/100 · methodology

About South Korean Scientific and Space Youth

Scientific Youth Activity (scientific Experience, Training, International Interference)

과학청소년 활동 (과학체험, 수련활동, 국제교류 등)

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

Focus areas & reach

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

· vs. 8 similar international 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

South Korean Scientific and Space Youth is a registered international nonprofit, South Korea. It is registered with the Korean NPO registry. It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its registration number is 과학기술정보통신부-2014-004. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

South Korean Scientific and Space Youth 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 international charities in South Korea is 59/100.

South Korean Scientific and Space Youth is based in Seoul, South Korea. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.

South Korean Scientific and Space Youth is classified as a International organization, registered in South Korea. It operates as a 사단법인 (Incorporated Association).

South Korean Scientific and Space Youth 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 South Korean Scientific and Space Youth 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.

Scientific Youth Activity (scientific Experience, Training, International Interference) South Korean Scientific and Space Youth is classified as a international organization registered in South Korea. The organization was founded in 2000.

Among international charities registered in South Korea: South Korean Scientific and Space Youth's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 is in line with the peer average of 59/100.

South Korean Scientific and Space Youth 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

서상
서상기

Officers & trustees (2)

Source: Public filings

서상
서상기
대표자
서*
서***
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Latest news

From global news sources

7 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

한국과학우주청소년단, 대구경북본부 합동 선서식 열려 - segye.com
May 2025
www.segye.com
한국과학우주청소년단, 대구경북본부 합동 선서식 열려 - v.daum.net
May 2025
v.daum.net
구미 야은초, ‘한국과학우주청소년단’ 창단…미래 과학인재 육성 박차 - 경북일보
May 2025
www.kyongbuk.co.kr
[포토] 레고코리아X한국과학우주청소년단과 ‘레고 시티 찾아가는 우주과학 교실’ 개최 - 뉴데일리 경제
Oct 2024
biz.newdaily.co.kr
내성초 한국과학우주청소년단, 전동비행기와 모형로켓에 꿈 담아 날려 - 봉화일보
Sep 2023
www.bonghwanews.co.kr
한국과학우주청소년단, ‘찾아가는 과학교실’ 운영 - 영주시민신문
Jul 2023
www.yjinews.com
트렌드지, 한국과학우주청소년단 홍보대사 위촉 - 연합뉴스
Jan 2022
www.yna.co.kr

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Peer charities

Other international in South Korea, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
South Korean Scientific and Space Youth This page 59 - -
Korean Mother’s Pocket Union 59 - -
Plan Korean Committee 59 - -
Blue Korea 59 - -
Satan’s Corporation International Development Cooperation and Civil Council 59 - -
Good seed. 59 - -
The Association of Retireers 59 - -
( See box.) 59 - -
Temple Parents 59 - -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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
Profile completeness
45%

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

Methodology

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 South Korean Scientific and Space Youth

What is South Korean Scientific and Space Youth?
South Korean Scientific and Space Youth is a international incorporated association, South Korea. Scientific Youth Activity (scientific Experience, Training, International Interference)
When was South Korean Scientific and Space Youth founded?
South Korean Scientific and Space Youth was founded in 1989, on March 11, 1989.
Who leads South Korean Scientific and Space Youth?
서상기.
Where is South Korean Scientific and Space Youth located?
Headquartered in South Korea.
Is South Korean Scientific and Space Youth trustworthy?
South Korean Scientific and Space Youth 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 South Korean Scientific and Space Youth's registration number?
Registration: 과학기술정보통신부-2014-004 (South Korea).
What is South Korean Scientific and Space Youth's website?
http://yak.or.kr
Are donations to South Korean Scientific and Space Youth 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.