The Korea Foundation was established in 1991 by the South Korean National Assembly

National Assembly of South Korea

The National Assembly of the Republic of Korea is a 299-member unicameral legislature. The latest general elections were held on April 9, 2008. Single-member constituencies comprise 245 of the National Assembly's seats, while the remaining 54 are allocated by proportional representation...

 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 Kim Byung-kook is the 9th president of the foundation.

To be distinguished from the Korea Research Foundation

Korea Research Foundation

The Korea Research Foundation is a grant organization supported by the South Korean Ministry of Culture and Tourism. It provides support for research into new theories for the advancement of science, the arts, and the Korean culture in general. It also supports overseas research into Korean...

(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
• 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

External links

• Official Website
• History of the Korean Foundation
• Korea Focus (magazine published by The Korea Foundation)
• Koreana (magazine published by The Korea Foundation)