Korea Foundation
| Founded | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Government of the Republic of Korea |
| Location |
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Area served | Worldwide |
| Website | http://www.kf.or.kr |
The Korea Foundation (Korean: 한국국제교류재단, Hanja: 韓國國際交流財團) is in the Diplomatic Center Building in Seocho-gu, Seoul, near Yangjae Subway Station and Mirae esset building, near Cheonggyecheon in South Korea. It was established in 1991 by the Korea Foundation Act (No.4414 / promulgated on December 14, 1991) 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.
Mission
The mission of The Korea Foundation is to promote better understanding of Korea within the international community and to increase friendship and goodwill between Korea and the rest of the world through various exchange programs. (Article 1, Korea Foundation Act)
Activities
[Korean Studies]
Support for Korean Studies Overseas
- KF Global e-School
- Support for Establishment of Professorships
- Support for Employing Teaching Staff
- Dispatch of Visiting Professor
- Designated Donation Programs
Fellowships
- Korean Language Training
- Field Research
- Graduate Studies
- Postdoctoral
Programs and Workshops
- Support for Korean Studies Center/Society Academic Activities
- Korean Studies Workshop for Foreign Educators
[Cultural Exchange]
Support for Overseas Museums
- Support for Establishment of Korean Galleries
- Support for Exhibitions and Programs
- Professional Support and Exchange
Exhibitions and Performances
- Korea Festival
- Exhibitions (Domestic @ KF Cultural Center & abroad)
- Performances (Support for Showcasing Korean Culture and Arts Overseas)
[Intellectual Exchange and Global Networking]
Intellectual Exchange
- Inviting Distinguished Individuals from Overseas
- Next Generation Leaders Program
Global Networking
- KF Global Seminar
- KF Forum
- Bilateral Forums (by country)
- Korea Public Diplomacy Forum
- Global Media Forum
- Public Diplomacy Network
- Policy-Oriented Research Grant Program
- Public Diplomacy Policy Research
Peoples' Participation
- KF Global Internship (KF Global Think-Tank Internship, KF-Salzburg Global Seminar Fellow Program)
- KF Global Leadership (KF Global Citizenship, KF Global Leadership Camp)
- Youth Exchange Program
- Support for Diplomatic NGOs
[Media]
Publication about Korea
- Koreana
- Korea Focus
- Publication Support
Videos on Korea
- Broadcasting Korean TV Dramas Overseas
- Support for Introducing Korean Films at Korean Diplomatic Missions abroad
Resources and Materials
- Distribution of Resources for Korean Studies
- Support for Korean Studies e-Resources (http://ebook.kf.or.kr)
- Korean Collective Consortium of North America
- KF-KOSSDA Social Science Data Service
Overseas Offices
- United States(Washington D.C., Los Angeles)
- Japan(Tokyo)
- China(Beijing)
- Russia(Moscow)
- Germany(Berlin)
- Vietnam(Hanoi)
President
Yu, Hyun-seok
- Professor, Department of Political Science and International Relations, Kyung Hee University
- Professor, Department of International Relations, Chung-Ang University
Former Presidents
Yu, Hyeok-in (Jan. 3 – Oct. 9, 1992)
- Senior Secretary to the President for Political Affairs
- Minister, Bureau of Public Information
- Chairman, Korea International Culture Association
Son, Chu-whan (Oct. 26, 1992 – Dec. 29, 1994)
- Senior Secretary to the President for Political Affairs
- Minister, Bureau of Public Information
Choi, Chang-yoon (Dec. 31, 1994 – Mar. 30, 1996)
- Minister, Bureau of Public Information
- Senior Secretary to the President for Political Affairs
- Minister of Government Administration
Kim, Jung-won (Apr. 29, 1996 – Feb. 24, 1998)
- Special Advisor to President Kim Yeong-sam, Democratic Liberal Party
- Second Associate Manager, Agency for National Security Planning
- Ambassador-at-large to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Lee, Joung-binn (Apr. 10, 1998 – Jan. 14, 2000)
- Chairman, Institute of Foreign Affairs and National Security
- Korean Ambassador to Russia
- Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Lee, In-ho (Feb. 21, 2000 – Dec. 29, 2003)
- Korean Ambassador to Finland
- Korean Ambassador to Russia
Kwon, In-hyuk (Jan. 6, 2004 – Jan. 5, 2007)
- Korean Ambassador to France
- Korean Ambassador to the Netherlands
Yim, Sung-joon (Feb. 27, 2007 – Feb. 26, 2010)
- Korean Ambassador to Canada
- Senior Secretary to the President for National Security Affairs
Kim, Byung-Kook (Jun. 14, 2010 – Mar. 1, 2012)
- Senior Secretary to the President for Foreign Affairs and National Security
- President, East Asia Institute
- Professor, Department of Political Science, Korea University
Kim, Woosang (Mar. 1, 2012 – May. 10, 2013)
- Korean Ambassador to Australia
- Professor, Department of Political Science, Yonsei University
Public transport connection
- Yangjae Station (Line 3), Exit 12, approximately 200 m ahead (the building after Seocho District Office and Korea National Diplomatic Academy)
- Korea Foundation Cultural Center : Euljiro 1-ga Station (Line 2), Exit 4 (5 min. on foot), Euljiro 3-ga Station (Lines 2, 3), Exit 1 (15 min. on foot)or Jonggak Station (Line 1), Exits 4,5 (15 min. on foot)
See also
External links
- Official Website
- Official site (English)
- Korea Foundation on Facebook
- Korea Focus (magazine published by The Korea Foundation)
- Koreana (magazine published by The Korea Foundation)
- News Letter (published by The Korea Foundation)