Social Contribution
Future Generations & Vulnerable Groups
We offer a wide range of educational opportunities to ensure that children and adolescents receive quality education, supporting their stable path to financial independence. Additionally, we provide stable jobs to vulnerable groups, ultimately helping them achieve financial independence and play roles as contributing members in our society.
Beyond, a College Student Volunteer Group
Founded in 2007, the college student volunteer group Beyond has been practicing sharing across various parts of society with passionate and talented young individuals. In 2023, Beyond reached a cumulative membership of 1,502 members domestically and internationally. Continuing from the previous year, the group contributed to biodiversity conservation by planting 120 Goldenrain trees at the Baekdudaegan National Arboretum. Additionally, we created companion plants and established a public garden to aid the psychological therapy of residents at welfare facilities for the disabled in Pohang. We also conducted environmental camps for future generations in the local communities of Pohang and Gwangyang. Notably, Beyond members developed excellent environmental board games for children and youth environmental education, distributing them to 47 local children’s centers nationwide.
Beyond Activity Report / only in Korean
POSCO Educational Foundation
Established in 1971, the POSCO Educational Foundation has founded 12 kindergartens and elementary, middle, and high schools in Seoul, Pohang, Gwangyang, and Songdo, providing educational opportunities for children and adolescents to receive quality education. The foundation contributes to nurturing a future talented workforce equipped with a global perspective and prepared to fulfill their responsibilities and roles as members of society in the era of globalization. In 2023, the number of graduates was 2,210, bringing the cumulative number of graduates to 133,642.
POSCO Educational Foundation
POSCO TJ Park Foundation
The POSCO TJ Park Foundation, which originated as the Steel Scholarship Association in 1971, operates various scholarship programs both domestically and internationally to foster talented personnel in local communities and across Asia. These programs include the POSCO TJ Park Prize, POSCO Asia Fellowship, POSCO Science Fellowship, and POSCO Youth Fellowship.
POSCO TJ Park Foundation
Category |
Key Achievements |
POSCO TJ Park Award |
60 awardees in 4 areas (Science Award, Service Award, Education Award, Technology Award) |
POSCO Asia Fellowship |
Scholarships for Asian Studying in Korea: 535 persons from 33 countries
Scholarships for Asain Universities: 5,438 persons from 16 countries
Scholarships for Africa Universities: 180 persons from 4 countries
Asia Opinion Leader Fellowship: 40 persons in 10 countries
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POSCO Science Fellowship |
483 persons
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POSCO Youth Fellowship |
Vision Scholarship: 586 undergraduates in local communities
Heroes Fellowship: 85 upstanding citizens and their children
Lighthouse Scholarship: 678 high school students in local communities
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POSCO HUMANS, a Social Enterprise
In December 2007, POSCO established POSWITH, Korea’s first subsidiary-type standard workplace for the disabled. In January 2013, it was rebranded as POSCO HUMANS. We have created a barrier-free working environment for disabled employees and promoted employment stability through the support of professional rehabilitation counselors and financial assistance for the purchase of assistive devices. We also engage in social contribution activities aimed at improving the welfare of the disabled in our community. Since 2021, POSCO HUMANS has been recognized as a ‘Certified Community Contributor’ by the Ministry of Health and Welfare for three consecutive years. Furthermore, we are committed to improving awareness of disabilities through various educational programs.
Introduction to POSCO HUMANS / only in Korean
POSCO’s 2023 Social Contribution Expenses
POSCO’s social contribution expenses are managed according to the standards of the Federation of Korean Industries, covering social welfare, sports and culture, talent development, and volunteer expenses. Since 2013, we have additionally disclosed fund details categorized as donations, community investment, and other (classified for ‘commercial initiative’).