Korea Foundation

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The Korea Foundation (Korean: 한국국제교류재단, Hanja: 韓國國際交流財團) was established in 1991 by the South Korean National Assembly with the aim to enhance the image of Korea in the world and also to promote academic and cultural exchange programs. It is an independent organization affiliated with the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs. At the moment Yim Sung-joon is the 8th president of the foundation.

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Support for Korean Studies Overseas

  • Support for Universities Overseas
  • Support for Korean Studies Scholars Overseas
  • Support for Research Institutes and Exchange Organizations Overseas
  • Designated Donation Programs

Reference Materials

  • Reference Materials Distribution
  • Introductory Materials on Korea
  • Support for Overseas University Libraries

Fellowships

  • Korean Language Training
  • Field Research
  • Graduate Studies
  • Postdoctoral
  • Advanced Research Grant

Forums and Conference

  • Forums
  • Support for International Conferences

Intellectual Exchanges

  • Support for Overseas Museums
  • Performances & Exhibitions

Cultural Exchanges

  • Support for Overseas Museum
  • Performances & Exhibitions

Publication & Media

  • Subsidy Program
  • Support for Teaching Materials
  • Audio-visual Materials
  • Periodicals
  • Monographs & Books
  • Multimedia Production Support Program

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