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JoongAng Group dreams of a beautiful world
The JoongAng Groop conveys hope and optimism to
all sectors of society. We value the environment and
help our neighbors in need by sharing our resources
to build a society where all live well together.
The first media group in Korea to take active part in
volunteer campaigns in 1994, The JoongAng Group
has been promoting public campaigns such as The
National Volunteer Festival, disaster relief service,
international emergency relief, volunteer education,
sponsoring COPION (Cooperation and Participation
In Overseas NGOs) and other overseas emergency
relief activities.
all sectors of society. We value the environment and
help our neighbors in need by sharing our resources
to build a society where all live well together.
The first media group in Korea to take active part in
volunteer campaigns in 1994, The JoongAng Group
has been promoting public campaigns such as The
National Volunteer Festival, disaster relief service,
international emergency relief, volunteer education,
sponsoring COPION (Cooperation and Participation
In Overseas NGOs) and other overseas emergency
relief activities.
Through various arts and culture projects and
events, we hope to make our society all the more
prosperous. The JoongAng Group’s efforts to create
a better and happier world for everyone include
hosting projects such as the We Start Campaign
which supports children from less privileged,
lower-income households to help them begin their
life journeys at the same starting line as other
children. It also hosts the WeAJa Charity Flea
Market, the largest flea market in Korea, the JTBC
Seoul Marathon, Baeksang Arts Awards as
well as Golden Disc Awards.
events, we hope to make our society all the more
prosperous. The JoongAng Group’s efforts to create
a better and happier world for everyone include
hosting projects such as the We Start Campaign
which supports children from less privileged,
lower-income households to help them begin their
life journeys at the same starting line as other
children. It also hosts the WeAJa Charity Flea
Market, the largest flea market in Korea, the JTBC
Seoul Marathon, Baeksang Arts Awards as
well as Golden Disc Awards.
Love
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WeAJa Charity Week
- Korea's leading charity campaign
spreading the values of nature and sharing -
Organized by JoongAng Ilbo·JTBC and sponsored by GS Caltex,
WeAJa Charity Week is a series of online and offline events sharing
resources for the benefit of the people and the planet. It was first held
in 2005 to celebrate the 0th anniversary of JoongAng Ilbo.
The purpose of the campaign is to create positive environmental change through
eco-friendly pop-up store experiences, and to spread the value of sharing
through the sale and reuse of donated items. The sales proceeds go to children
from low-income families and communities affected by the climate crisis.
- Korea's leading charity campaign
Hope
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WeStart
- Striving to provide a fair starting
line for all children - WeStart helps less privileged children have a fair start in life. WeStart launched to help
children grow up as healthy citizens by providing the three-customized care services:
welfare, education and health. We help children to strengthen the power to think and
grow themselves through our personality programs. We have established 5 WeStart
Centers, 6 Humanity Centers and have designated 10 cooperative local children’s
centers.
- Striving to provide a fair starting
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Cheongbaek Volunteer
Awards- Award with tradition and authority
recognizing ‘Cheongbaekri’ of
Cheongbaekri in our age - The Cheongbaek Volunteer Awards, which was
established in 1977, identifies and recognizes
Cheongbaekri (a title granted to public servants of
integrity and uprightness) who are exemplary public
servants of grade 5 or lower serving for local
development and residents. The Ministry of Public
Administration and Security and the JoongAng Ilbo jointly
host the event while JTBC and NH(NongHyup) Bank sponsors the awards.
It holds the longest tradition and prestige
among government awards for government officials.
- Cheongbaek Volunteer Awards
- Award with tradition and authority recognizing ‘Cheongbaekri’ of our age
close layer - Award with tradition and authority
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Employee Volunteer
Program- Beyond just reporting, putting words
into action - The JoongAng Group was the first media group in Korea to
take active part in volunteer campaigns in 1994. The
company has been conducting various volunteer activities
with the participation of both staff and executives of the
Group. We have been carrying out socially responsible campaigns
such as the "On (溫) Campaign" to support vulnerable groups and local communities,
and the "Green Messenger Campaign" for environmental protection since 2020.
These activities continue to reflect the values of "empathy" and "participation,"
which are fitting for our content group, as we maintain authentic
and meaningful social contribution efforts.
- Beyond just reporting, putting words
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Connect JoongAng
- The first media group in Korea to establish
a specialized subsidiary company for the disabled. - Connect JoongAng is an entity established with the core mission
of social contribution through the hiring of the disabled
who are socially vulnerable. By adhering to the values of empathy
towards the socially disadvantaged and the creation of jobs,
Connect JoongAng provides quality welfare services for employees
of the JoongAng Group.
- Connect JoongAng
- The first media group in Korea to establish
a specialized subsidiary company for the disabled.
close layer - The first media group in Korea to establish
Culture
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Golden Disc Awards
- A celebration of prestige and tradition
- The Golden Disc Awards is the most prestigious
music awards ceremony in Korea recognizing the
year’s most popular Korean songs. It is known as the
Korean version of the Grammy Awards. The Golden
Disc Awards receives special attention because of its
fair evaluation of album sales, unlike other awards for
the music industry such as the year-end events
hosted by Korean broadcasters.
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Baeksang Arts Awards
- Korea’s comprehensive art prize of
the highest authority - Established in 1965 to promote Korean pop culture and arts, Baeksang Arts Awards is
the only comprehensive art prize in Korea awarded to producers and performers of
the TV shows and motion pictures that have been screened over the past year. As the
theater division awards are revived in 2019, Baeksang Arts Awards promotes the
performing arts sector which is the root of popular culture.
- Korea’s comprehensive art prize of
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JoongAng Music
Concours- A gateway for young musicians
to step
onto the world stage - At the JoongAng Music Concours, young musicians
compete and demonstrate their talent in one of the
seven disciplines including the violin, piano, cello,
composition, vocals, clarinet and flute every spring.
The JoongAng Music Concours was held in 1975 in
commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the
JoongAng Ilbo’s first publication. The concours
produced many highly esteemed performers who
represent Korea including Soprano Jo Sumi,
Pianist-Conductor Kim Dae Jin and Bass Youn Kwang Chul.
- A gateway for young musicians
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JTBC Seoul Marathon
- The overwhelming competitive edge of the course
that passes through major landmarks of Seoul -
JTBC Seoul Marathon is the most premier international marathon in Korea,
and the only marathon that includes wheelchair race and
visually impaired participants. JTBC Seoul Marathon started out as
the JoongAng Seoul Half Marathon which was first held in 1999
in commemoration of the 1988 Seoul Olympics.
It has been held every year on the first Sunday of November,
with a record-breaking 37,000 participants in 2024.
- JTBC Seoul Marathon
- The overwhelming competitive edge of the course that passes through major landmarks of Seoul
close layer - The overwhelming competitive edge of the course
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President’s Cup National High School
Baseball Championship- Amateur High School Baseball
Championship Representing
the history
of baseball in Korea - The President’s Cup National High School Baseball Championship began with
President Park Chung Hee’s first opening of a ball game in 1967 with the goal of
contributing to amateur baseball development. The championship has given
impressive matches to baseball history in Korea. It has produced numerous MLB and
KBO star players representing Korea in major baseball leagues around the world such
as Kim Kyung Moon, Sun Dong Yol, Park Yong Taek, Choo Shin Soo, Kim Byung Hyun,
Han Ki Joo and Lee Yong Chan.
- President’s Cup National High School Baseball Championship
- Amateur High School Baseball Championship Representing the history of baseball in Korea
close layer - Amateur High School Baseball
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Seoul Bike Festival
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The Seoul Bike Festival, hosted by JoongAng Ilbo and JTBC,
is a festival where participants ride bicycles
through car-free areas of Seoul and along the Hangang River.
The event consists of 'Grand Parade' on designated course and
'Free Riding' that participants start from their preferred locations
and ride to the World Cup Park for certification.
In 2024, a record-breaking 7,000 participants joined in
experiencing the event across Seoul and Hangang River.
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The Seoul Bike Festival, hosted by JoongAng Ilbo and JTBC,
Global
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The JoongAng-CSIS
Forum- Providing future visions for peace
on
the Korean Peninsula - The JoongAng-CSIS Forum was launched in 2011 by
the JoongAng Ilbo(The JoongAng) and the Center for Strategic and
International Studies (CSIS).
The primary objective of the forum is to propose practical
policy solutions through in-depth discussions and to
explore avenues for cooperation on the global stage. The forum has
established itself as an international event
earning the keen attention of foreign officials and
national security stakeholders with insightful analyses
of the dynamic situation on the Korean Peninsula.
- Providing future visions for peace
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Northeast Asia Trilateral Forum
- Contributing to regional
cooperation and problem solving
for
Korea, China and Japan - The Northeast Asia Trilateral Forum is a civilian gathering established by the
JoongAng Ilbo, Xinhua News Agency and Nihon Keizai Shimbun. Composed of 30
former high-ranking officials and experts, it has been held each year in major cities of
the three countries. Since its inception in 2006, it has been practicing its calling as a
1.5 track without being disturbed by the ups and downs of the three countries.
- Northeast Asia Trilateral Forum
- Contributing to regional cooperation and problem solving for Korea, China and Japan
close layer - Contributing to regional
