A Korean nonprofit should not begin its donation-registration analysis with the KRW 10 million threshold. The first step is to determine whether the money being collected is legally a membership fee or a regulated donation, based on the organization’s Articles of Incorporation, membership structure, and actual fundraising activities. This article explains the key decision sequence for nonprofit fundraising in Korea, with reference to Supreme Court precedent and the current 2026 rules.
8/31/2026
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If a building owned by a Korean nonprofit is listed as a “basic asset” (기본재산), a board resolution alone may not be enough to sell it. This article explains when government approval or an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation may be required, what Korean court and administrative appeal decisions show, and what documents should be reviewed before signing a sale agreement.
8/25/2026
