Korea Foundation

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The Korea Foundation (Korean: 한국국제교류재단, Hanja: 韓國國際交流財團) in the Diplomatic Center Building in Seocho-gu, Seoul, near Yangjae Subway Station, South Korea, 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. Currently, Hyun-seok Yu is the 11th president of the foundation. Benefactors of the Korea Foundation include the North Korea International Documentation Project in Washington, D.C.

Public transport connection

Yangjae Station (Line 3), Exit 12, approximately 200 m ahead (the building after Seocho District Office and Korea National Diplomatic Academy)

External links

To be distinguished from the Korea Research Foundation (한국학술진흥재단)

Activities

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

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

See also

External links

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