| Cyber Diplomatic Delegation Group | |
| Hangul | 사이버 외교사절단 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | --- 外交使節團 |
| Revised Romanization | Saibeo oegyosajeoldan |
| McCune–Reischauer | Saibŏ oegyosajŏltan |
| VANK | |
| Hangul | 반크 |
| Revised Romanization | bankeu |
| McCune–Reischauer | pank'ŭ |
The Voluntary Agency Network of Korea (Korean: 사이버 외교사절단), abbreviated VANK (반크), is an Internet-based South Korean organization funded by the Korean government and established in 1999, consisting of 120,000 South Korean members and 30,000 international members. They refer to themselves as the "Cyber Diplomatic Delegation Group", and are mainly involved in spreading information about Korea to the world. They are politically motivated in their activities and frequently promote the Korean government's claims in various Japan-Korea and China-Korea disputes. Park Ki-Tae, founder of VANK, has said "the project is aimed at isolating Japan".[1] VANK's membership consists mainly of junior high and high school students, although university students also participate.[2]
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