The Republic of Korea National Red Cross (more commonly known as the Korean Red Cross) is a humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief and education inside the South Korea. It is the designated South Korean affiliate of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
When Emperor Kojong declared a decree to proclaim the formation of the Korean Red Cross, the society was founded in Seoul in 1905. The organization was recognized by the International Red Cross Society in 1955 and became the member of the International Life Saving Federation (I.L.S.F) on Saturday 11 November 1995. The institution has contributed to not only the dissemination of health-related skills and knowledge but also the protection of health and life to the public since 1949.
This principles apply to Red Cross in all country
All activities are based on fundamental activity of Red Cross (activity in Korea)