VANK WORLD,
The global platform for changemakers.
VANK, together with Korea’s youth and young adults, leads 21st-century Korea to become the ‘center of Asia’ and a nation that shares dreams with the world.
VANK World serves as a hub of global networks and cooperation, connecting Korea with the rest of the world.
Campaigns
VANK launches #CorrectTheMap Campaign to Challenge Distorted Views of Africa
VANK said on Sept. 11, 2026, that it is launching a campaign, #CorrectTheMap, urging non-governmental...
As U.N. Urges Wider Use of Equal Earth Maps, VANK Seeks Correction of ‘Sea of Japan’ Label
VANK has called for corrections to the labeling of the East Sea and Dokdo on...
VANK uses AI Animation to tell the story of Africa’s Griot tradition
VANK said on Sept. 3, 2026, that it had produced an AI-animated film based on...
Changes
VANK campaign spurs changes in Korean textbooks’ portrayal of Africa
Sixth-grade elementary school students will find fewer negative depictions of Africa related...
VANK secures revisions to Africa-related entries on Naver Encyclopedia, correcting colonial and Eurocentric narratives
The Voluntary Agency Network of Korea (VANK), led by Director Park Gi-tae,...
VANK’s Protest Campaign Leads to Corrections in Korean Drama Perfect Crown
VANK said on May 20, 2026, that several controversial scenes accused of...