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The Samsung Fashion and Design Fund

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The Samsung Fashion and Design Fund (SFDF) was launched in 2005 to discover and sponsor talented young Korean designers around the world. SFDF is an initiative of Cheil Industries. Cheil Industries is committed to fulfilling its obligation to society through various volunteer activities, environmental management and support for culture and the arts.

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