4-H in Korea had its beginnings in Gyunggi province in 1947 as a community-based organization dedicated to the growth and development of rural youth. After suffering from the oppressive Japanese domination and Korean War, 4-H in Korea oriented to revive its underdeveloped rural communities and to properly guide the nation's disheartened youth. In 1952, the Korean government designated 4-H as a national project. Since then, 4-H became the primitive model of the nation-wide Sae-ma-ul movement in Korea. In general, 4-H activities have grown enormously enough to lead the modernization and democracy of rural communities in Korea. Today's programs continue to serve not only rural but also urban communities. Open to both boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 29, 4-H focuses on developing well rounded, responsible and independent citizens. Recently 4-H involves more than 61 thousand youth (students: 44,439, young farmers: 15,696, the others: 1,722), 4.5 million alumni, and thousands of supporters. More and more urban young people are discovering the amazing benefits of 4-H involvement!