Korean Federation for Environmental MovementFriends of the Earth Korea

since 1982

Renewable Energy and Climate ChangeGathering momentum from the Fukushima disaster on 11th March in 2011, KFEM is giving an impetus to an anti-nuclear movement. We aim to establish energy justice by expanding renewable energy and its access by citizen.

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Water and RiversKFEM keeps rivers clean from pollution for both humans and the environment. Sustainable management of water is indispensable for the supply of clean water and the biodiversity conservation of riverine ecosystems. We are keeping a close eye on water policy.

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Conservation of Land, Ocean, Wetlands and the DMZOur nature has been threatened by reckless development for rapid economic growth. KFEM has carried out various actions to preserve an ecosystem and to protect ecological reserves for endangered species.

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Environmental Health and SafetyKFEM ensures the safety of food and our environment to prevent disease caused by a harmful substance. We are against GMO, asbestos and radioactive material, which is accompanied with investigations.

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International SolidarityKFEM is concerned to share our value with the civil society in the world. We have been internationally collaborating with the full membership of Friends of the Earth since 2003 and special consultative status accredited by UN ECOSOC since 1998. KFEM

Policy PlanningKFEM plays an active role in moni-toring, amending and shaping our environmental policy. Based on the 51 local branches, we are working together with experts and members to show our vision to the public.

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KFEM is the largest environmental NGO in South Korea with approximately 80,000 individual members, 51 local offices and 5 affiliated organizations. Having roots in Korea’s struggle for democracy, KFEM has been a leader for civil society since its founding in 1993.

51 local branchesAndong, Ansan, Anyang/Gunpo/Uiwang, Busan, Changnyeong, Cheonan/Ansan, Cheongju/Chungbuk, Chuncheon, Daegu, Daejeon, Dangjin, Gandong/Songpa, Gangnam/Seocho, Gangseo/Yangcheon, Goheung/Boseong, Goyang, Gunsan, Gwacheon, Gwangju, Gwangyang, Gyeongju, Hoengseong, Hwaseong, Incheon, Iksan, Incheon, Jangheung, Jecheon, Jeju, Jeonju, Jinju, Masan/Changwon/Jinhae, Mokpo, Osan, Paju, Pohang, Sacheon, Seongnam, Seosan/Taean, Seoul, Siheung, Sokcho/Goseong/Yangyang, Suncheon, Suwon, Tongyeong/Geoje, Uijeongbu/Yangju/Donducheon, Ulsan, Wonju, Yeoju, Yeosu, Yongin

Headquarters Tel +82 2 735 7000 / E-mail web@kfem.or.kr

5 affiliated organizationsCitizens’ Institute for Environmental Studies Tel (+82) 2 735 7034 / E-mail cies@kfem.or.kr

Citizens’ Information Center for Environment Tel (+82) 2 730 1325 / E-mail web@kfem.or.kr

Eco Cooperative Tel (+82) 2 733 7117 / E-mail ecocoop@kfem.or.kr

Environmental Law Center Tel (+82) 2 730 1327 / E-mail mjs@kfem.or.kr

Monthly Environmental Magazine, ‘Hamkesaneungil’ Tel (+82) 2 730 1326 / E-mail hamgil@kfem.or.kr

환경운동연합 / Friends of the Earth KoreaAddress 251, Nuha-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea 110-806Hyunji Kim arqus@kfem.or.kr Tel (+82) 2 735 7000

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