World Mission Society Church of God Signs MOU With E-Cycle Governance
Joining Forces to Promote Resource Circulation for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
On June 11, the Church of God signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with E-Cycle Governance to promote resource circulation for waste electrical and electronic equipment.
E-Cycle Governance is a cooperative association that enables electrical and electronic equipment companies to jointly fulfill their obligations to collect and recycle end-of-life products. It is a nonprofit public-interest organization authorized by the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment. Operating and managing more than 200 collection depots and approximately 50 recycling centers across Korea, it collects and recycles over 400,000 metric tons of e-waste each year, contributing to resource circulation and carbon neutrality. The funds generated through these efforts are donated to organizations carrying out social contribution initiatives.
The signing ceremony was held at Holy Queen Hall at the WMC Head Office in Bundang, Seongnam, Korea. Attendees included Kim Jung-rak, Director of the Church of God; and Kwon Na-young, Head of the Circular Management Support Division at E-Cycle Governance; and other representatives from both organizations.
“Safely collecting e-waste and returning recyclable materials to the resource cycle is an important practice that reduces resource waste and environmental impact,” said Director Kim. “By ensuring that the Church’s electronic equipment is processed through a trusted system, we aim to put the value of environmental protection into practice more effectively.”
“Recycling e-waste allows more than 90 percent of the materials it contains to be recovered and returned to use,” said Kwon. “This not only reduces greenhouse gas emissions associated with resource extraction but also lowers the country’s dependence on imported resources, thereby strengthening national competitiveness.” She added, “We look forward to working with the Church of God as a partner in fostering a culture of resource circulation.”
Kim and Kwon signed the agreement, affirming their commitment to partnership and cooperation. Under the agreement, approximately 430 local Churches of God across Korea will transfer end-of-life laptops, computers, monitors, printers, and other electrical and electronic equipment to E-Cycle Governance. The organization will work to recover and recycle materials such as nickel, rare earth elements, and cobalt from the discarded equipment. Both organizations also agreed to provide mutual support for educational, public awareness, and campaign activities aimed at promoting a culture of resource circulation.
