Erasmus Programme replaced by the Lifelong Learning Programme 2007–2013 on 1 January 2007. The programme is named after the Dutch philosopher, theologian, Renaissance Humanist, monk, and devout Roman Catholic, Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam, called "the crowning glory of the Christian humanists". Erasmus, along with his good friend Thomas More, became the center of European intellectual life during the Renaissance. Known for his satire, Erasmus urged internal reform of the Catholic Church. He encouraged a recovery of the Catholic Patristic tradition against contemporary abuses of the Sacraments and certain excessive devotional practices. He famously clashed with Protestant revolutionary Martin Luther on the subject
EU Gateway Programme intensive interaction and co-operation in areas such as trade, investment, industrial co-operation, advanced technology, energy, employment, social affairs and competition rules. In the light of this diplomatic development, EU Gateway programme gained support and build a solid reputation both on the European and Japanese markets. The democratic and economic drive of the Korean society started in 1992 after the election of Kim Young-sam, the first South Korean President with a civilian background. In 1995, European Union launched the negotiations for a Framework Agreement (FA) on Trade and Cooperation with the Republic of South Korea. In April 2001, the Framework Agreement