Mindan is an ethnic organization, composed of Korean residents
in Japan, and based on ethnic identity. Furthermore, Mindan
is a social organization, driving movements a) to stop racial
discrimination, b) to protect the rights of the minorities and
the social weak, c) to achieve freedom and justice by extending
human rights.
Voluntary organization of the zainichi
Mindan is an organization voluntarily made to protect
the self-existence, and the rights of the zainichi. In
legal standards, Mindan is classified as 'voluntary organization'.
General organization of the zainichi
Mindan is a general organization, opened for every zainichi.
Nonprofit public organization
Mindan is a nonprofit organization, driving movements
to protect the legal, political, and social rights of
the zainichi, and activities to enrich the ethnic education
and culture for all Korean compatriots in Japan.
Voluntary organization of the zainichi