Korean Association of Retired Persons

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KARP Inauguration ceremony, Seoul press center Jan. 15, 2002

The Korean Association of Retired Persons, also known as KARP, is an international, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization affiliated with the United Nations. The organization focuses on serving the interests and needs of Koreans ages 50+. It was founded in 1996 in New York City.

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