JinboNet

Jinbo Net = provides computer communication services for Korean NGO's

URL = http://www.jinbo.net

Description

Jinbonet officially launched in November 1998 as a center for providing computer communication services, including internet and training, for Korean NGOs. In addition, Jinbonet itself is an activist independent organization. Several activists paved the way for Jinbonet by the action supporting the KCTU (Korean Confederation of Trade Unions) general strike in 1997. The same year the first Seoul International Labormedia Conference was held by those who now run Jinbonet. As a result of inspiring dialogue with International activists from JCA-NET (Japan), Labornet (USA), Labournet (UK), etc. A Korean independent progressive BBS (Truenet) proposed the creation of a 'Korean Progressive Network Center' - later named 'Jinbonet' - and donated its system and lines. In early 1998, taskforce members for Jinbonet proposed that Korean NGOs participate in the foundation of Jinbonet by co-organizing and fund-raising together. Finally the preparatory Committee for Jinbonet was set up on July 1, 1998. Jinbonet launched into by regular service during Labormedia Week '98, 'Searching for Alternative Media and Grassroots Network' which took place November 9∼15, 1998. Jinbonet has earned a reputation as a credible Internet Service Provider (ISP) and activist partner of Korean NGOs.

More Information

- Website: http://www.jinbo.net

Contact: PatchA([email protected])

Oh Byoung-il([email protected]) - Tel: +82-2-7744-551 - Fax: +82-2-7744-553