Mr. Choe, Byun Je - Publisher of Pinoy Balita (cutting the ribbon), assisted by Mr. Kang, Suk Don - Board Chairman during the Manila office opening of United Pinoy Association in Korea held last 05 January 2004.

     Aside from inaugurating UPAK's office, both established two companies to generate income that will finance and sustain the charitable activities of UPAK.

     United Pinoy Association in Korea (UPAK)  Foundation Inc., registered under Securities and Exchange Commission with company registration nos. CN200324859, is a non-stock non-profit organization that aims to promote and enhance the socio-economic status of OFWs in Korea. It's vision - to be the leading non-government organization (NGO) for Filipinos in Korea highly respected for its outstanding services and assistance that result in the socio-economic development of its members. It's mission - to enhance the socio-economic status of its members. It's leading values - respect, trust, care, share and love. Services extended to members: education and information, legal advisory, medical assistance, social and counseling.