{"id":22055,"date":"2025-10-28T10:45:34","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T02:45:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/savethechildren.mn\/?p=22055"},"modified":"2025-10-30T16:20:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T08:20:03","slug":"save-the-children-korea-leadership-team-visit-mongolia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/savethechildren.mn\/?p=22055&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Save the Children Korea Leadership Team Visits Mongolia"},"content":{"rendered":"

Senior representatives from Save the Children Korea, led by Gabriel Taeyoung Jung, CEO of Save the Children Korea, visited Mongolia from 19 to 23 October 2025. The team included Jong Yil Lim, CMO, Sookyoung Lee, Corporate Fundraising Team Lead, Ji Won Choi, Philanthropy Fundraising Team Lead and Jae Kwang Lee, Global Strategy Director. The visit aimed to review the progress and achievements of My Forest Child project, funded by Save the Children Korea and implemented by Save the Children Mongolia. They discussed the project\u2019s expansion opportunities with Save the Children Mongolia office, while also learning about successful national reforestation efforts, government policies on climate action, and future cooperation between Save the Children Mongolia and Save the Children Korea. The visit began on 20 October with a field trip to My Forest Child project site, where the delegation observed the project\u2019s achievements to date and participated in tree planting activity. They also visited Golomt Complex School in Nalaikh district, the \u201cKorean Air Forest\u201d in Baganuur District, and the Nalaikh District Governor\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n

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Engagement with Members of Parliament<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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On 22 October, CEO Gabriel Taeyoung Jung and the representatives, accompanied by Save the Children Mongolia Country Manager Bayan-Altai Luvsandorj, met with Beisen Bulan, member of Parliament and chair of the Standing Committee on Environment, Food, and Agriculture and MP Amgalanbaatar Ochirbat. During the meeting, Country Manager Bayan-Altai Luvsandorj presented the organization\u2019s ongoing environmental projects in Mongolia and outlined the purpose of the Korean Leadership Team\u2019s visit.<\/p>\n

CEO Gabriel Taeyoung Jung emphasized the importance of environmental education for young people, stating: \u201cTeaching children about the negative impacts of climate change and the importance of tree planting at an early age is far more effective than doing so later in life. That\u2019s why we implement My Forest Child project with strong participation from children and youth\u201d.<\/p>\n

MP Beisen Bulan outlined the Standing Committee\u2019s key areas of work, noting the impact of climate change on herders and their children. \u201cOur committee consists of thirty members and focuses on protecting the environment and mitigating climate change. As part of the \u2018Billion Trees\u2019 national campaign, tree planting efforts are ongoing across all provinces. We also promote vegetable and fruit cultivation nationwide,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

MP Amgalanbaatar Ochirbat, who previously served as Governor of Gobi-Altai province, wished the delegation success and shared his experience working with Save the Children Mongolia. \u201cWhen I was Governor, we successfully implemented several joint projects with Save the Children Mongolia. Collaborating with international organizations in local communities brings tangible results. I believe we should plant not only trees but income-generating trees\u2019\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n

He recalled that four years ago, the province planted 40,000 apple saplings. \u201cAfter three years, each tree yielded about 15 kilograms of apples, sold for 12,000\u201315,000 MNT per kilogram. In the future, each apple tree could generate up to 1.5 million MNT in income,\u201d he added, sharing a video of the apple orchard project with the visitors.<\/p>\n

Meeting at the Deputy Prime Minister\u2019s Office<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The delegates from Save the Children Korea, together with the leadership and staff of Save the Children Mongolia, met with representatives from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia, Member of Parliament Amarsaikhan Sainbuyan.<\/p>\n

B.Batbyamba, Chief Adviser to the Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the Office, noted that MP Amarsaikhan Sainbuyan represents the districts of Nalaikh, Baganuur, and Bagakhangai, areas facing multiple challenges, including air pollution. \u201cThe Deputy Prime Minister believes that My Forest Child project will make a significant contribution to addressing this issue and is paying close attention to its progress,\u201d B. Batbyamba said.<\/p>\n

Save the Children Korea\u2019s Chief Executive Officer, Gabriel Taeyoung Jung, introduced the organization\u2019s work and explained the reason behind launching a forest-focused project in Mongolia. \u201cSave the Children recognized that environmental and climatic factors are increasingly affecting children\u2019s rights. Since 2019, we have been implementing additional projects focused on the environment. Our environmental initiatives are designed for children to raise their ecological awareness and provide environmental education\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He added that Save the Children has implemented numerous projects across Asia and began operations in Mongolia in 2024. \u201cIn Mongolia, the project is designed to engage children directly; they plant trees, share their tree planting experiences with one another, and take part in educational sessions,\u201d Gabriel Taeyoung Jung emphasized.<\/p>\n

Guidance from the National Forest Agency<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The delegation from Save the Children Korea met with B. Ganzorig, Director of Forest Rehabilitation Department of National Forest Agency, Government of Mongolia and B. Usukhbayar, Senior specialist in Reforestation and Forest Restoration. Director B. Ganzorig introduced the Forest Agency\u2019s policies and objectives. \u201cOur country\u2019s main approach to combating climate change is through planting trees. The foundation for My Fores Child project\u2019s success is its reliance on local communities and collaboration with local government authorities. Reforestation projects in Mongolia implemented with support from South Korea have been successful because they are community based,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Save the Children Korea CEO Gabriel Taeyoung Jung explained the organization\u2019s experience and purpose in Mongolia. \u201cThe world shares a common goal of fighting climate change, and South Korea has focused heavily on this issue over the past 20\u201330 years. Save the Children Korea implements projects across Asia to create greener environments. In Mongolia, we have been running our first project for over a year. We also reviewed some earlier projects funded by South Korea, which succeeded because they started early. This visit allowed us to learn from those experiences\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The Forest Agency\u2019s mandate is to maintain ecological balance, ensure environmental sustainability, and enhance human quality of life by preventing resource depletion and degradation, restoring and reforesting land, expanding forested areas and promoting sustainable forest management. The agency provides high level professional and managerial services to implement government policies in these areas.<\/p>\n

Visit to Yuhan Kimberly Forest in Tujiin Nars<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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On 21 October, the SC Korea and SC Mongolia leadership and representatives from Save the Children Korea visited the Yuhan Kimberly Forest in the Tuj Pine Forest, which spans Shaamar, Altanbulag, and Sukhbaatar soums in Selenge Province. At the request of Mongolia\u2019s Ministry of Environment, South Korea\u2019s Yuhan Kimberly Company, in partnership with the Northeast Asian Forest Forum, began forest restoration work in the area in 2003.<\/p>\n

During the introduction, G.Otgondulam, specialist for Tourism, Training, and Public Relations at the Protected Area, noted: \u201cSelenge Province covers 4.2 million hectares, of which 2.2 million hectares are forest. The Tuj Pine Nature Reserve occupies 0.3 percent of this forest land and was designated as a protected area in 2002\u201d.<\/p>\n

M.Khishigt, Forest Engineer and Natural Resources Specialist of the Protected Area, provided details about the Yuhan Kimberly Forest. In the northern part of the Tuj Pine Nature Reserve, the Yuhan Kimberly Company financed reforestation on 3,000 hectares with approximately 10 million seedlings starting in 2003. While the first ten years focused on planting, the second phase contract, initiated in 2015, has concentrated on caring for the planted trees. Although around 70 percent of the original forest was lost, about 90 percent has now been successfully restored.<\/p>\n

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The visit of Save the Children Korea\u2019s CEO and leadership team to Mongolia from 19 to 23 October 2025 was concluded successfully. Reflecting on the visit, Bayan-Altai Luvsandorj, Country Manager of Save the Children Mongolia, said: \u201cThis was the first time that the full leadership team from Save the Children Korea visited Mongolia. Together, we conducted a series of highly productive meetings within a short period. During the visit, the delegation met with project beneficiaries, as well as local and national government leaders, and gained insights into Mongolia\u2019s policies and strategies for mitigating climate change. They also visited environmental projects in Mongolia funded by Korean companies such as Korean Air and Yuhan Kimberly. In addition, discussions were held on future collaboration between Save the Children Mongolia and Save the Children Korea, and on upcoming joint projects. This visit significantly strengthened cooperation between the two offices, enhanced mutual understanding, and proved to be highly productive.\u201d The visit underscored Save the Children\u2019s shared commitment to advancing environmental sustainability and child well-being through stronger regional partnerships and collaborative action.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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