The 2026 New Year Press Briefing
The National Center for the Rights of the Child (NCRC) held the “2026 New Year Press Briefing” on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, in the main conference room of NCRC.During the briefing, Director Ick-Joong Chungof NCRC shared the organization’s key projects and management achievements over the past three years, as well as the main directions for child policies and programs for 2026.NCRC will continue to refine and improve its policies by incorporating public feedback, and will fulfill its responsibility as a leading institution in child policy.
The 2025 Child Policy Forum
The National Center for the Rights of the Child (NCRC) held the “2025 Child Policy Forum” from Monday, December 8 to Tuesday, December 9, 2025.Approximately 100 participants, including officials from local governments across the country, attended the forum. The event featured an awards ceremony for outstanding local governments selected based on the results of the Child Policy Implementation Plans and the Child Policy Impact Assessment (self-evaluation). Participants also shared the year’s achievements and best practices in child policy, while strengthening cooperation and networks among local governments.NCRC will continue to support the development of child policies by assisting with the formulation and improvement of region-specific policies.
The 2025 Community-Based Childcare Program Contest Awards Ceremony
The National Center for the Rights of the Child (NCRC) held the 2025 Community-Based Childcare Program Contest Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.The Community-Based Childcare Program Contest was organized to promote locally operated childcare programs and support the healthy growth and development of children. Under the theme “The Present and Future of Community-Based Childcare Programs,” approximately 1,700 participants submitted entries in two categories—children (drawings) and adults (photography)—and a total of 22 winners were selected.Following the awards ceremony, an exhibition of the 22 winning entries was held for two weeks, from Monday, December 1 to Sunday, December 14, at the lobby on the 20th floor of the Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun.NCRC will continue its efforts to create a safe childcare environment and to foster a childcare system in which children actively participate and express their views.
The 2025 Workshop for Community Child Center Support Centers
The National Center for the Rights of the Child (NCRC) held the “2025 Workshop for Community Child Center Support Centers” from Thursday, September 4 to Friday, September 5, 2025.Approximately 80 participants, including officials from community child center support centers across the country, attended the workshop. They shared their understanding of community-based childcare policies, discussed key issues and areas for improvement in provincial-level operations and support, and strengthened cooperation and networks among related organizations.NCRC will continue to enhance the effectiveness of on-site support by strengthening the capacity and ensuring the stable operation of the delivery system centered oncommunity childcenter support centers, while maintaining active communication and support to help community-based childcare policies take root in practice.
MOU Signed with the Korea Social Welfare Mutual Aid Association
The National Center for the Rights of the Child (NCRC) and the Korea Social Welfare Mutual Aid Association signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Safety Insurance for Extended Nighttime Childcare on Monday, December 29, 2025, in the main conference room of NCRC.This agreement was established to build an insurance-based safety net for children and staff participating in extended nighttime childcare programs operating until 10:00 p.m. and midnight, enabling them to use childcare services with greater peace of mind. It also aims to enhance the safety and reliability of public childcare services.Through the faithful implementation of this agreement, both organizations will strive to better prepare for potential accidents that may occur during childcare and to further strengthen trust in extended nighttime childcare services, as well as improve users’ perceived level of safety.
The 5th Child Safety Drawing Contest Awards Ceremony
The National Center for the Rights of the Child (NCRC) held the Awards Ceremony for the 5th Child Safety Drawing Contest on Monday, December 1, 2025, at the Eoullim Hall of the Korean National Police Agency. The event was co-hosted in partnership with BGF Retail, the Korean National Police Agency, and Focus Media Korea.The Child Safety Drawing Contest has been held annually since 2021 to help children learn everyday safety rules through drawing and to encourage their participation in building a safer society. This year marked its fifth anniversary, with a total of 1,637 participants.NCRC will continue its efforts to create a safe environment for children by expanding promotional content on missing child prevention and raising awareness of key safety guidelines.
The 2025 Green Ribbon Outreach Campaign
The National Center for the Rights of the Child (NCRC) conducted the 2025 Green Ribbon Outreach Campaign for the prevention of missing children over two days, on Saturday, November 1 and Monday, November 3, 2025.The “Green Ribbon” is a symbol that originated in 1983 in Canada to commemorate children who were victims of abduction. It represents a shared commitment in our society to ensuring children’s safety and their safe return home.Building on this meaning, NCRC has been operating the Green Ribbon Outreach Campaign to raise public awareness and encourage everyday practices for the prevention of missing children.In particular, this campaign was further enriched by the participation of promotional partner organizations, including Crown Confectionery and Lotte Chilsung Beverage.NCRC will continue to carry out a variety of field-oriented promotional activities in cooperation with companies and local governments to prevent missing children and support their early recovery.
The 19th Child Abuse Prevention Day Commemoration Ceremony
The National Center for the Rights of the Child (NCRC) held the 19th Child Abuse Prevention Day Commemoration Ceremony on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, under the theme “Respecting Children as They Are, Positive Parenting.”Approximately 200 distinguished guests attended the official ceremony, including Minister Eun-kyeong Jeong from the Ministry of Health and Welfare, President Ick-Joong Chung of the National Center for the Rights of the Child, Commissioner Kim Ho-seung from the Korean National Police Agency, award recipients, and child committee members.The event featured an exhibition commemorating Child Abuse Prevention Day, a congratulatory performance, a screening of a thematic video, and a special performance.
The 19th Missing Children’s Day Commemoration Ceremony
The National Center for the Rights of the Child (NCRC), together with the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Korean National Police Agency, held the 19th Missing Children’s Day Commemoration Ceremony on May 23, 2025.The ceremony was attended by civil society organizations such as the Association for Missing Children and the Citizens’ Coalition for Missing and Lost Families, as well as the National Forensic Service and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), which are working to locate missing children through scientific and technological approaches.During the ceremony, a total of 20 commendations from the Minister of Health and Welfare were awarded, including to NH NongHyup Bank, which has continuously posted information on missing children through its internet banking service; Medical Herb, which has published missing children posters in its medical publications distributed to healthcare institutions; and Ediam Entertainment, whose artists, including IU, participated in missing children awareness campaigns. In addition, the Commissioner General of the Korean National Police Agency presented six letters of appreciation to Korea Railroad Retail Corp., which has been promoting public service advertisements on missing children, and to five individuals who have contributed to locating missing children.The ceremony also featured an exhibition of promotional materials and items provided by companies and organizations supporting missing children awareness, offering a meaningful opportunity to highlight collective societal efforts to locate missing children.
The 20th Adoption Day Commemoration Ceremony
The National Center for the Rights of the Child (NCRC) held the 20th Adoption Day Commemoration Ceremony on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Gwanggaeto Hall of Sejong University under the theme “Adoption: Embracing a Child’s Whole World.”The ceremony was attended by Vice Minister Ki-il Lee of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, Director Ik-Joong Chung of NCRC, Members of the National Assembly Mi-Ae Kim and Sun-Hee Baek, heads of adoption agencies and organizations, adoptive families and adoptees, as well as staff members of adoption agencies, totaling approximately 300 participants.The ceremony featured a pre-event performance by the Korea Adopted Children’s Choir, opening remarks, welcoming remarks, and congratulatory addresses, followed by performances by the Eastern Choir and an LED Tron performance. In addition, experiential booths and side programs were set up in a separate space, allowing adopted children and their families to enjoy the event together.
