Annual Report_2005

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Annual Report_2005

Organizational Chart
Planning and Coordination Department
General Affairs and H.R. Management Department
Executive Vice President
Fund Management Department
Intellectual Exchange Department
Culture and Arts Department
Korea Foundation Cultural Center
President
Korean Studies Department
Korean Language Department
The Korea Foundation
Fellowship Program Department
Media Department
The Korea Foundation was established on December 30, 1991 (pursuant to the Korea Foundation Law),
IT Services Department
to promote awareness and understanding of Korea throughout the global community and to enhance
Overseas Offices
goodwill and friendship worldwide through the implementation of a variety of international exchange
programs.
Auditor General (Non Permanent)
Contents
03 _Overview of Programs
04 _Message from the President
06 _Support for Korean Studies Overseas
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President
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Washington, D.C. Office
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Beijing Office
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12 _Support for Overseas Korean Language Education
15_Fellowships·Grants
23_Forums·Personnel Exchanges
Ho Chi Minh City Office
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30_Cultural Exchanges
Moscow Office
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36_Publications and Media
Berlin Office
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42_Korea Foundation Cultural Center
48_Organization·Finance
Overview of Programs
Support for Korean Studies Overseas
The Korea Foundation extends support to leading universities abroad for the establishment of Korean studies
professorships and provision of Korea-related courses and activities, such as research, conferences, and
publications. Think tanks and international exchange organizations are also eligible for program assistance.
Support for Overseas Korean Language Education
To facilitate the teaching of Korean as a foreign language, the Foundation supports the creation of Korean
language lectureships, maintenance of Korean language courses, and dispatch of visiting Korean language
professors. In addition, assistance is made available to workshops and academic conferences aimed at
upgrading the professional expertise of Korean language educators and expanding their personal networks.
Fellowships·Grants
To encourage Korea-related research and scholarship, the Foundation offers a variety of support programs to
Korean studies graduate students, professors, and researchers, including Fellowship for Field Research,
Fellowship for Korean Language Training, Fellowship for Graduate Studies, Publication Subsidy, Support for
Instructional Materials Development, Advanced Research Grant, and Fellowship for Postdoctoral Research.
Forums·Personnel Exchanges
The Korea Foundation conducts regular forums with partner countries, which serve as nongovernmental
dialogue channels, that include the participation of notable figures from the political, business, academic, and
cultural sectors. A variety of personnel exchange activities is also undertaken to promote mutual understanding
and international cooperation.
Cultural Exchanges
To provide worldwide exposure for the arts and culture of Korea, the Foundation extends support to prominent
museums for the establishment of Korean galleries and implementation of various Korean cultural programs. A
diverse array of performances and exhibitions are also supported to help introduce Korean culture to
international audiences and to enable people in Korea to enjoy foreign cultures.
Publications and Media
The Foundation publishes the Koreana and Korea Focus periodicals to provide international readers with insight
into Korea’s society, politics, business, and culture. In addition, the Foundation supports the production and
distribution of multimedia content and reference materials related to Korea.
The Korea Foundation Cultural Center hosts a variety of cultural exchange and artistic activities so that the
Korean people can appreciate the cultures of various foreign countries, along with enabling foreigners in Korea
to better understand Korea’s culture and arts. As Korea’s first permanent venue for two-way cultural exchange,
the Center strives to fulfill its role as a “sarangbang (guest room) of global culture” that contributes to the
globalization of the Korean people and Korea’s international image.
Message from the President
Securing a Foothold
for Our Sustained
Momentum
The year 2005 was marked by the Korea Foundation’s noteworthy success in
several areas. Moreover, a development strategy was formulated for the
Foundation’s intermediate and long-term initiatives, thereby helping to secure a
foothold for our sustained momentum.
Above all, the Foundation opened overseas offices in the United States, China,
Russia, Vietnam, and Germany. Thanks to this global branch office network, an
institutional structure is now in place for us to conduct region-specific programs
that are tailored to the local cultures and circumstances. In this way, the
Foundation has consolidated its standing at the forefront of international
exchange activities in Korea, along with boosting Korea’s global image.
Also of significant note, we opened the doors of the Korea Foundation Cultural
Center in 2005 in response to recent developments in international exchange
activities, including the hallyu (Korean wave) phenomenon. Indeed, the Center is
playing a vital role as an exhibition venue in Korea for a growing number of
foreign countries, thus contributing much to two-way cultural interaction. As
such, the Center serves to expose foreign cultures to the Korean people as well
as enhance appreciation of Korea’s culture and arts among foreign residents and
visitors.
In addition, the target areas of the Foundation’s programs have been greatly
expanded to all corners of the world, which has significantly diversified our reach
and presence. Beyond the United States and Europe, where much of our previous
attention had been focused, the Foundation vigorously stepped up its support
activities in heretofore underserved regions like Central and South America,
Central Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, as well as China, a fast-emerging
economic power.
I am indeed pleased and confident that the notable achievements of
2005 have contributed much to bolstering the effectiveness of our
support programs and exchange activities. Nevertheless, there
remains much more to be done in this regard. In particular, more
extensive efforts are required to further promote Korea’s cultural
identity among the global community, together with various endeavors
to demonstrate our open-minded embrace of cultural diversity.
Administratively, the Foundation launched its Korean Language Department last
year in an effort to address the surging demand for Korean language education,
due in part to the growing interest in Korea’s hallyu pop culture in Asia and
around the world. Furthermore, our various media-related programs have been
reinforced as well, so as to diversify the Foundation’s channels of
communication with the international community.
I am indeed pleased and confident that the notable achievements of 2005 have
contributed much to bolstering the effectiveness of our support programs and
exchange activities. Nevertheless, there remains much more to be done in this
regard. In particular, more extensive efforts are required to further promote
Korea’s cultural identity among the global community, together with various
endeavors to demonstrate our open-minded embrace of cultural diversity.
Accordingly, the Korea Foundation sincerely looks forward to the continuous
enhancement of its cooperative relationships with our various partner
organizations and program recipients.
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KOREA FOUNDATION
05 ANNUAL REPORT
Kwon In Hyuk
President
April 2006
Support for Korean
Studies Overseas
Support for Overseas Universities and Academic Associations
Support for Overseas Policy Research Institutes and International
Exchange Organizations
Support for Korean Studies Overseas
In 2005, the Korea Foundation adjusted its policy direction by emphasizing regional balance in the distribution of its
Support for Korean Studies Overseas, based on expanded assistance for areas which had received less attention in the
past. Examples of this policy emphasis included the Foundation’s support for a “Workshop for the Promotion of Korean
Studies in Russia” and “Survey of the Status of Korean Studies Overseas,” as well as sponsorship of lecture tours of the
Middle East and Central and South America.
Establishment of Korean Studies Professorships
Under this program, which is intended to broaden a foundation for the sustained development of Korean studies
abroad, the Foundation rendered assistance to four universities in two countries in 2005. Accordingly, the
Foundation’s support contributed to the creation of four new faculty positions for Korean studies scholars, three in
the United States (George Washington University, Stanford University, and the University of Washington), and
another in Germany at the University of Hamburg.
As a result, since the commencement of the Korea Foundation’s program operations in 1992, a total of 74 Korean
studies professorships have been established at 53 universities in 13 countries, including the positions related to
Korean language and culture. In 2005, new appointments of Korean studies scholars included a professor for
international relations and political science at the University of Southern California, an anthropology professor at
the University of Iowa, and a sociology professor at the University of Pennsylvania.
【 Korean Studies Professors Appointed at Overseas Universities in 2005 】
Country
University
Field
Name of Professor
Appointment Date
U.S.
University of
International Relations
Hahm Chai Bong
September 2005
Southern California
and Political Science
University of Iowa
Anthropology
Sonia Ryang
September 2005
University of Pennsylvania
Sociology
Park Hyun Joon
September 2005
Support for Korean Studies Courses
The Foundation supports the establishment and maintenance of Korea-related courses at overseas universities
by assisting with the employment of instructional staff or the dispatch of visiting professors. In 2005, 15
universities in 12 countries received Foundation support for their Korea-related courses. Thanks to the Korea
Foundation’s financial assistance, new Korean studies courses have been offered, while several existing courses,
which were likely to be suspended, have been maintained.
【 Support for the Dispatch of Korean Studies Visiting Professors 】
Country
University
Courses
Germany
Free University of Berlin
Politics, Economy
France
Sciences Po
Politics, Economy
Rouen University
History, Culture, Korean Language
Poland
Jagiellonian University
History, Culture
Uzbekistan
Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies
Economy
Malaysia
University of Malaya
Politics, International Relations
India
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Literature
China
Peking University
History
Philippines
University of the Philippines
Culture
【 Support for Employment of Lecturers for Korean Studies Courses 】
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Country
University
Courses
U.S.
Yale University
Economy, History
Canada
University of British Columbia
Legal Studies
Germany
University of Frankfurt
History, Literature
Hungary
ELTE University
History, Literature, Korean Language
Israel
Hebrew University
Politics, Economy, Society, South-North Korean Relations, Korean Language, History
Tel Aviv University
History, Politics
Support for Korean Studies Programs
The Foundation rendered support to 51 universities and academic associations in 18 countries for their Korearelated research projects, conferences, publications, and lectures, as well as the dissemination of relevant
information on Korea among the academic community.
【 Korea-Related Activities at Universities Abroad 】
Country
University
U.S.
University of Southern California
Activities Supported
Establishment of endowment fund for the Korean Studies Institute
University of California,
Establishment of endowment fund for the Center for Korean Studies
Los Angeles
Microfilming of Chin Hei Sop collection
State Univ. of New York at Stony Brook
Employment of librarian for Korean collection
Columbia University
Operation of programs of the Center for Korean Research
( International conference, publication, regional seminar, colloquium )
Syracuse University
Han Pyo Wook lecture series on Korea-U.S. affairs
Harvard University
Operation of programs of the Korea Institute
( Korea colloquium, Current Affairs Forum, graduate student conference )
University of California, Berkeley
Operation of programs of the Center for Korean Studies (Korean studies
colloquium, graduate symposium, Teaching about Korea Project (K-12) )
International conference “Korean Diaspora in the World”
University of Michigan
Korean Studies Colloquium Series
Georgetown University
Georgetown Alliance Project: “Korea and the U.S. in East Asia”
University of Utah
International conference “Egalitarianism in Korean History”
Georgia Institute of Technology
Seminar series on Korea’s security situation
East Rock Institute
Lectures and performances on Korea’s traditional culture
Mexico
Colegio de Mexico
2nd Conference on Korean Studies in Latin America
Argentina
University of Buenos Aires
Operation of Korean studies programs (Korean language courses, seminars)
Germany
Free University of Berlin
Conference on the prospects for unification of South and North Korea
University of Duisburg
Conference on the Korean economy
U.K.
SOAS University of London
Conference of Korean studies graduate students in Europe
France
Univ. of Paris VII
Collège de France
Bulgaria
Sofia University
Introduction of the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)
Russia
Moscow State University
Operation of the Korean Studies Center
Saint-Petersburg State University
Operation of programs of the Center for Korean Language and Culture
Far Eastern National University
Operation of programs of the Center for Korean Research
Kazakhstan Kazakh National al-Farabi University
Conference of future Korean studies scholars of Central Asia
Uzbekistan Tashikent State Pedagogical University Conference on comparative linguistics
named after Nizamiy
Australia
Australian National University
Conference of Korean studies graduate students
China
Peking University
Research project on China’s Policy toward South-North Korea
Fudan University
Special lecture series on Korean studies, Comparative Study of Korean and
Yanbian University
Publication of Korean Studies Series (VI), Conference on the Dynamics of
Liaoning University
International conference on Korea’s traditional culture, research on
Shandong University
Research on Korea’s development issues
Meetings for the exhibition of 20th century Korean art in the Asia-Pacific region
Publication of selected Korean studies papers
Chinese Confucianism, Publication of selected Korean studies papers
Sino-Korean Relations in the Age of Northeast Asian Cooperation
“The History of Contemporary Korean Economic Development”
Qingdao University
Publication of selected Korean studies papers
Nankai University
Research on South Korea’s Experience of Modernization and its
Zhejiang University
Research on Korea’s independence movement in Zhejiang province
Nanjing University
Publication of research paper on Sino-Korean cultural relations
Nanjing Normal University
Research on the educational relationship between Tang and Silla,
Ocean University of China
Conference on the past, present, and future of Sino-Korean relations
Implications for China
with a focus on Choi Chi Won
in the Yellow Sea region
Dalian University of Foreign Languages Research on common grammatical errors of Chinese students while learning
the Korean language
Lingnan University in Hong Kong
Japan
Kyushu University
Workshop “Korea Today: Media and Modernity”
Symposium “Japan and Goguryeo,” Pan-Pacific Korean Studies Consortium
Workshop for graduate students, Korean Studies Colloquium
India
Conference on Korean culture
University of Delhi
Seminar on modernization experiences of Korea and India
Egypt
Cairo University
Conference on “Toward a New Strategy to Promote
Vietnam
Vietnam National University-Hanoi
Special lecture series on Korean studies for eight Vietnamese universities
Korean-Egyptian Relations”
【Academic Associations 】
Region
Institution
North America
Association for Asian Studies (AAS)
Details of Support
Support for activities of the Committee on Korean Studies
South America
Colegio de Mexico
2nd Conference on Korean Studies in Latin America
Argentine Association of Korean Studies
1st Congress on Korean Studies
Europe
Association for Korean Studies
Exchange Programme of European Lecturers and
in Europe (AKSE)
AKSE Conference (2005)
Spanish Center on Korean Research(CEIC)
Symposium “Korea in Evolution-North Korea’s Nuclear Crisis”
Oceania
Korean Studies Association of Oceania
4th International Conference
Asia
Chinese Association for Korean
Annual symposium on Sino-Korean relations
Studies (Taiwan)
Special Programs
Lecture Tour Program
The Foundation sponsored Korea-related lecture tours for universities and research institutes in Central and South
America and the Middle East for students, professors, professionals, and government officials there. Since Korea
has not actively engaged in exchanges with these regions thus far, these efforts were intended to stimulate interest
in Korea and lay the groundwork for the promotion of Korean studies programs at universities in these areas.
【 Korea-Related Lecture Tour of Latin America 】
Country
Venue
Lecturer/Subject
Peru
University of Lima
-Prof. Song Gui Do (Dept. of Political Science and Diplomacy, Chonbuk
Chile
University of Chile
National University) Achievements and Limitations of Korea in 21st
Catholic University
Argentina
Century: Democratization and South-North Dialogue
University of La Plata
-Prof. Kim Chong Sup (Graduate School of International Studies,
Cordoba University
Seoul National University) Trade and Investment in the Era of
University of Buenos Aires
Globalization: The Korean Case
Argentine Council for the Int’l Relations
Venezuela
Simon Bolivar University
-Prof. Kim Gi Hyeon(Dept. of Latin American Studies, Sun Moon University)
Central University of Venezuela
Panama
Santa Maria University
Influences of Korea’s Information Technology on its Economic Development
-Prof. Kwak Jae Sung (Graduate School of Pan-Pacific International Studies,
Panama Technology University
Kyung Hee University) Political Developments in Korea
【 Korea-Related Lecture Tour of the Middle East 】
Country
Venue
Lecturer/Subject
Jordan
University of Jordan
-Prof. Kim Euy Sung (Graduate School of International Studies, Yonsei University)
Tunisia
University of Manouba
Yemen
Sana’a University
Development of the Korean Economy
-Dr. Seo Jeong Min (Regional reporter for Middle Eastern affairs, The JoongAng Ilbo)
Korean-Arabic Relations in the 21st Century
Workshops for High School Teachers of Southeast Asia
The Foundation conducted intensive workshops to introduce Korea’s politics, economy, society, and culture to high
school teachers of social sciences of Vietnam and Indonesia. In particular, this was an effort to improve the classroom
instruction about Korea for students in these countries, many of whom are avid fans of Korea’s hallyu pop culture.
【 Workshops for High School Teachers of Southeast Asia 】
Country
Organizer
Venue
Participants
Indonesia
Center for Korean Studies,
Gadjah Mada
41 high school teachers of social sciences from Central and East Java
Gadjah Mada University
University
Vietnam
Vietnamese Academy
Vinh City
of Social Sciences
50 high school teachers of social sciences from 6 provinces of
central Vietnam
Development of Strategy to Further Promote Korean Studies
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From the time that the Foundation commenced its full-fledged efforts to promote Korean studies abroad in 1992,
the status and environment for Korean studies, in relation to the international community, have undergone
dramatic change. Recent developments include implementation of the “Bologna Process” by universities in
Europe, rapidly growing demand worldwide for Korean studies (social sciences), continued advance of the hallyu
cultural influences, and the heightened strategic importance of the Middle East, Latin America, and the CIS
regions. In response to such changing circumstances, the Foundation has undertaken a Korean Studies Workshop
in the United States, Workshop for the Promotion of Korean Studies in Russia, Conference on Korean Studies
Issues in Europe, and Survey on the Status of Korean Studies Overseas.
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Korean Studies (Social Sciences) Workshop in the United States
The Foundation holds a workshop for Korean studies scholars in the United States to evaluate the status of
Korean studies in the humanities and social sciences, and to develop support models and draw up mid- to longterm roadmaps for the continued development of Korean studies in the U.S. The workshop was held on
November 5 at Stanford University, with a focus on the social sciences.
●
Workshop for the Promotion of Korean Studies in Russia
Due to a downward trend in Korean studies activities in Russia, the Foundation organized a workshop for the
heads of Korean studies programs at Russia’s leading universities. At this first-of-its-kind workshop, held at
Novosibirsk State University (October 24-25), each university representative described the status of its Korean
studies program and related difficulties, along with presenting proposed development plans and suggestions
for future Foundation assistance. Of note, the participants launched RAUK (Association of Russian Universities
offering Korean Studies), led by Moscow State University, Saint-Petersburg State University, Novosibirsk State
University, Irkutsk State University, Far Eastern State University of the Humanities (Khabarovsk), and Far
Eastern National University, to establish an information-sharing network and promote cooperative program
initiatives.
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Survey on the Status of Korean Studies Overseas
In late 2005, the Foundation initiated a survey project, involving more than 700 universities engaged in Korean
studies activities in some 60 countries, to assess the current status of Korean studies abroad and devise more
effective ways to promote its continued development. Based on the survey results, a “White Paper on Korean
Studies Overseas” is scheduled to be published in 2006, which will be distributed to relevant organizations and
also posted on the Foundation homepage for reference by Internet users.
Support for Libraries
Support for University Libraries
The Foundation supports the employment of librarian staff to properly maintain
the Korea-related books and reference materials of overseas universities. Under
this program, computerized cataloging of Korean collections has been
undertaken, along with the operation of Web sites by university libraries, thereby
making information on Korea more readily accessible and contributing to the
qualitative improvement of Korean studies at these universities. In 2005, the
Foundation rendered program support to the State University of New York at
Stony Brook (United States) as well as the University of Paris VII and Collège de
France (France).
The Korean Collections Consortium of North America
To systematically expand the Korean studies reference materials at universities
in the United States and Canada and facilitate convenient access and usage by
regional users, the Foundation has actively supported the efforts of the Korean
Collections Consortium of North America.
The consortium was established in 1994 with six member universities in the
United States (Harvard University, University of Washington, UC Berkeley,
University of Hawaii, Columbia University, and University of Southern California).
More recent members include the University of Chicago (1995), UCLA (1996), and
the University of Toronto in Canada (1997).
The second five-year support program, which has been underway since 2000,
involves the participation of 10 universities, with the inclusion of the University of
Michigan in 2003.
In particular, the member universities make the books and reference materials of their specialized areas
available to Korean studies students and scholars in North America via the Online Computer Library Center
(OCLC) and the Research Libraries Information Network (RLIN).
Support for Overseas Policy Research Institutes
and International Exchange Organizations
To encourage research on Korean issues related to the global community and enhance awareness and understanding of
Korea’s people and society, the Foundation extends support for the research, conferences, and publications conducted
by prominent think tanks and international exchange organizations.
In 2005, 22 institutions of eight countries received Foundation assistance for their Korea-related research
endeavors. Program recipients included the Brookings Institution and Center for Strategic and International
Studies (United States), Institute of Far Eastern Studies (Russia), and China Institute of Contemporary
International Relations (China), in addition to the Asia Society and Korea Society.
Country
Institution
U.S.
The Henry L. Stimson Center
Programs and Activities Supported
The United States and Korea: An Alliance Under Challenge,
A Peninsula Under Threat
Institute for International Economics
Center for Strategic & International Studies
Korea’s Experience with Capital Controls
East Asian Strategic Group Meeting
Washington seminar on cooperative threat reduction
Nautilus Institute
Asian energy security scenarios workshop
Pacific Council on International Policy
Korea Update Project
Korea Economic Institute of America
Korea Outreach Project: university seminars, academic panels,
annual academic symposium, Future of Korea Series
Asia Society
Korea and Its Neighbors: Securing Regional Stability
RAND
US-ROK Dialogue
Pacific Forum CSIS
New Directions in the ROK/US Relations
The Brookings Institution
Continuing Evolution of the ROK/US Relationship and Korea’s Role in
Northeast Asia
Korea Society
U.K.
France
Korea-related programs and activities
Royal Institute of International Affairs
Korea Discussion Group meeting
International Institute for Strategic Studies
Korean security program
Institute Francais des Relations
Korea in the New Asia-East Asian Integration and the China Factor
Internationales
Belgium
International Crisis Group
Conflicts Risks in Northeast Asia
Russia
Center for Korean Studies of the
9th Annual Conference of Russia’s Koreanists
Institute of Far Eastern Studies
Center for Policy Studies in Russia
Prospects for Uniting International Efforts in Resolving the Crisis on
China Institute of Contemporary
East Asia Regional Cooperation
the Korean Peninsula
China
International Relations
Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies,
Korean Peninsula Studies and Exchanges in China
Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
Korean Peninsula Research Center,
Interaction of China and U.S. National Interests on the Korean
Peking University
Peninsula
Singapore Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
Strengthening the Korea-ASEAN Relationship and Forum on
Singapore-Korea Relations in the Aftermath of the FTA
Vietnam
Center for Korean Studies,
Korea’s Legitimate State: Implications for Vietnam
Vietnamese Academy of Social Sciences
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Support for Overseas
Korean Language Education
Korean language Education at the University Level
Workshops and Outreach Programs
Support for Korean language Education Abroad
The Foundation’s Korean Language Department was created in 2005 to strengthen its systematic support for Korean
language education abroad. Through the dispatch of Korean language visiting professors and organization of workshops for
local Korean language educators, the Foundation seeks to upgrade the teaching of Korean as a foreign language. For
universities that offer Korean language courses, the Foundation provides support for the employment of Korean language
educators and dispatches visiting professors of Korean language, who are responsible for language teaching together with
development of relevant curriculum. Under this program, the Foundation has contributed to the availability of more than 260
Korean language and culture courses attended by some 4,000 students at 35 universities in 26 countries.
Dispatch of Korean language Visiting Professors
In 2005, the Foundation dispatched professors of Korean language to 20 universities in 14 countries. Universities
benefiting from this program include: Nanjing University, Liaoning University, University of International Business
and Economics (China); Maharasakham University, Prince of Songkla University, Srinakharinwirot University
(Thailand); University of Delhi, University of Madras (India); Ankara University, Erciyes University (Turkey); and one
university each in Russia, Romania, Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, Iran, and Egypt. Of
significant note, Ain Shams University in Egypt established a Korean language major, while the University of
Madras in India and the Brunei National University in Brunei offered their first Korean- language courses thanks
to the Foundation’s dispatch of a visiting professor.
Korean language Courses
The Foundation provided financial assistance to 17 universities in 15 countries for the employment of Korean
language teaching staff. Program beneficiaries in 2005 included two universities in the United States (Georgia
Institute of Technology, University of Pittsburgh), and one university each in such countries as Austria, Denmark,
Poland, Romania, Estonia, Belarus, New Zealand, Mexico, Brazil, Panama, and Guatemala. Moreover, the
Foundation continued its support for Korean language professorships at the University of Maryland (United
States), University of Regensburg (Germany), Salamanca University (Spain), and University of Queensland
(Australia).
【 Dispatch of Visiting Professors to 20 Universities in 14 Countries 】
Turkey
Russia
Romania
Uzbekistan
Sri Lanka
Malaysia
Indonesia
India
Ankara University, Erdyes University
Novosibirsk State University
Babes-Bolyai University
Tashkent State Pedagogical University
named after Nizamiy
University of Kelaniya
University of Malaya
Gadja Mada University
University of Delhi, University of Madras
Japan
China
Thailand
Brunei
Iran
Egypt
Waseda University
Nanjing University, Liaoning University,
University of International Business
and Economics
Mahasarakham University, Prince of Songkla
University, Srinakharinwirot University
Brunei National University
University of Tehran
Ain Shams University
【 Support for Korean Language Professors and Teaching Staff at 17 Universities in 15 Countries 】
U.S.
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Panama
Guatemala
Austria
Germany
Spain
Denmark
Georgia Institute of Technology, University of
Pittsburgh, University of Maryland
University of Panama
University of San Carlos
University of Vienna
University of Regensburg
Salamanca University
University of Copenhagen
Poland
Romania
Estonia
Belarus
New Zealand
Mexico
Brazil
Australia
Warsaw University
Bucharest National University
Tallinn University
Belarus State University
Victoria University of Wellington
National Autonomous University
University of Sao Paolo
University of Queensland
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Support for Korean Language Educators Overseas
Workshops for Korean Language Educators
To enhance the effectiveness of the teaching of Korean as
a foreign language in the regions where the demand for
Korean language learning is on a sharp rise, the
Foundation sponsors workshops for local Korean
language educators. In addition to training programs held
in Korea, workshops were also conducted in Japan and
Mongolia. Overall, more than 150 Korean language
educators from 10 countries had an opportunity to learn
about the most recent methods of Korean language
instruction and related issues.
【 Workshops for Korean Language Educators(2005) 】
Title
Co-Organizer
Period
Venue
Participants
Workshop for Korean Language
Int’l Association for Korean
January 18-19 National University of
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Educators in Mongolia
Language Education
Mongolia
Int’l Association for Korean
March 21-
Center for Korean Language
Educators in Southeast and
Language Education
April 1
and Culture,
Workshop for High School
Language Education Institute,
August 1-13
Language Education Institute,
Korean Language Teachers in Japan
Seoul National University
The Japan Forum
Southwest Asian Countries
19*
Sang Myung University
17
August 9-14
Campus Plaza, Kyoto, Japan
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Lectures of Universities in Japan
Association for Korean Language July 11-22
Institute of International
Educators of Universities in China
Education and Research,
Education,
Institute of International
Kyung Hee University
Education, Kyung Hee University
* Workshop participants from Southeast and Southwest Asian countries: Vietnam (7), Thailand (6), Malaysia (2), India (1),
Indonesia (1), Taiwan(1), and Pakistan (1)
Support for Korean Speech Contests and Korea-Related Programs
To help motivate students to learn Korean and broaden general interest in Korea, the Foundation extended
support to nine Korean speech contests, which had been organized by Korean diplomatic missions in seven
countries. The contests, with the participation of about 2,000 students, boosted enthusiasm for the study of
Korean. In addition, the Foundation supported various activities of research organizations and community
outreach programs undertaken by local Korean language centers.
【 Korean Speech Contests (2005) 】
Region
Organizer
Title of Contest
Date
Asia
Korean Embassy in Thailand
1st Korean Speech Contest
January 17
Korean Embassy in Singapore
September 10
(To commemorate 30 years of diplomatic relations)
Korean Consulate-General in Qingdao
4th Korean Speech Contest in Shandong Province
November 26
Korean Consulate-General in Shenyang
3rd Korean Speech Contest for Three Northeast
December 3
Korean Embassy in Myanmar
3rd Korean Speech Contest
Provinces of China
December 10
(To commemorate 30 years of diplomatic relations)
Europe
Korean Embassy in Thailand
2nd Korean Speech Contest
December 14
Korean Embassy in Poland
10th Contest for Korean
May 30
Korean Embassy in Bulgaria
November 4
Korean Embassy in Romania
November 26
【 Korea-Related Programs (2005) 】
Country
Program
U.S.
American Association of Teachers of Korean (AATK), Korean Language Program at Concordia Language Village
China
Chinese Association for Korean Language Education and Research
Egypt
Korean Cultural Center in Egypt
India
“Korea Week” programs at the University of Delhi
Fellowships·Grants
Fellowship Programs
Support for Research and Publications
Fellowship Programs
To encourage Korea-related research and scholarship, and to expand the pool of Korean specialists, the Foundation
offers a variety of support programs to Korean studies graduate students, professors, and researchers, through its
Fellowship for Korean Language Training, Fellowship for Field Research, and Fellowship for Graduate Studies (for which
Korean studies graduate students, both abroad and in Korea, are eligible for assistance).
Fellowship for Korean Language Training Program
Under this program, Korean language lecturers, graduate and doctoraldegree students of Korean studies, and Korea-related specialists are invited to
Korea for an opportunity to undergo intensive Korean language training.
Program fellows attend leading domestic language institutions, such as
Yonsei University’s Korean Language Institute, for a period of six to 12 months.
In addition to elementary, intermediate, and advanced courses, specialized
training programs for Korea-related professionals and educators are provided
as well. In 2005, a separate Korean Language Training Program for Diplomats
was initiated to improve the Korean language competency of diplomats and
trade officials of foreign countries, and for their familiarization of Korea and its
people, so that they can more smoothly interact with Korea. Last year, 84 program fellows from 39 countries,
including 13 diplomats from Southeast Asia, visited Korea for Korean language training.
In terms of regional distribution, the program fellows originated from the Americas (5), Europe (38), Asia (38),
Africa (1), the Middle East (1), and Oceania (1), with the number of participants from Europe showing a steady
increase. The largest number of fellows in 2005 came from China (9), Russia (6),and the United States (5).
【 Fellowship for Korean language Training, by Region (2005: 84 fellows from 39 countries) 】
Africa and the
Middle East
(2 fellows from
2 countries)
Nigeria: 1
Israel: 1
Europe
(38 fellows from
22 countries)
France: 2
Germany: 4
The Netherlands: 1
Austria: 2
Belgium: 1
Finland: 1
Spain: 1
Italy: 2
Ireland: 1
Turkey: 1
Russia: 6
Bulgaria: 1
Uzbekistan: 1
Kazakhstan: 2
Kyrgyzstan: 2
Poland: 3
Hungary: 1
Serbia: 1
Belarus: 1
Ukraine: 2
Lithuania: 1
Slovakia: 1
Asia
(38 fellows from
13 countries)
Oceania
China: 9
(1 fellow from
Japan: 3
1 country)
Taiwan: 1
Australia: 1
Myanmar: 2
Vietnam: 4
India: 1
Indonesia: 4
Thailand: 2
Nepal: 1
Philippines: 4
Bangladesh: 2
Cambodia: 2
Laos: 3
Americas
(5 fellows from
1 country)
United States: 5
Fellowship for Field Research Program
To enable Korea-related scholars and specialists from abroad to conduct in-depth field research and interact with
their counterparts in Korea, this program offers financial assistance for such endeavors. Candidates eligible for
program support include professors, doctoral students, and specialists engaged in the fields of the humanities,
social sciences, culture and arts. The Foundation sponsors the visit of program fellows, who reside in Korea for a
period of three to 12 months, so that they engage in academic exchange with Korean experts, in addition to
gathering reference materials, performing on-site field research, and writing research papers.
In 2005, 41 fellows from 23 countries conducted various research activities in Korea. The program beneficiaries
originated from a wide range of countries and regions, with the largest number of fellows being from China (10)
and the United States (6), which reflects the active development of Korean studies in these countries. By field, the
research projects predominately involved the humanities and social sciences areas.
【 Fellowship for Field Research, by Region (2005: 41 fellows from 23 countries) 】
Europe (12 fellows from
11 countries)
United Kingdom: 1
Germany: 2
Italy: 1
Asia/Oceania
(19 fellows from
8 countries)
Denmark: 1
Americas (10 fellows from
Finland: 1
4 countries)
Sweden: 1
United States: 6
Russia: 1
Canada: 2
Kazakhstan: 1
Mexico: 1
Czech Republic: 1
Chile: 1
Hungary: 1
China: 10
Japan: 1
Mongolia: 1
Vietnam: 1
Bulgaria: 1
Malaysia: 1
India: 1
Nepal: 1
Australia: 3
【 Fellowship for Field Research, by Field 】
Humanities
(21 research projects)
Social Sciences
Arts
Religion: 2
Sociology: 1
Architecture: 1
Linguistics: 4
Economics/
Art History: 1
Literature: 1
Business Administration: 3
Cinema: 1
History: 7
Politics & International Relations: 13
Archaeology: 1
Anthropology: 5
Culture: 1
Humanities 51%
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Social Sciences 42%
Arts 7%
Fellowship for Graduate Studies Program
In an effort to foster future generations of Korean studies scholars and sustain interest in Korean studies activities
abroad, the Foundation has extended scholarship aid to graduate students majoring in Korean studies at leading
universities since 1994, under its Fellowship for Graduate Studies program. Up through 2001, 561 master’s degree and
Ph.D. degree students at selected universities in seven countries (United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France,
Germany, China, and Japan) had been awarded scholarship assistance under this program. In 2002, program support
was expanded to include Eastern Europe, Russia, and Oceania. Of note, scholarship support for China expanded
noticeably in 2005, due to the Foundation’s conclusion of program agreements with five more Chinese universities
(Central University for Nationalities, University of International Business and Economics, Yanbian University, Shandong
University, and Nanjing University), in addition to Peking University and Fudan University, which have already been
participating in the program. Overall, the Foundation provided scholarship aid to 257 graduate students at 48
universities in 19 countries, including, by region, recipients in North America (20); northern, western and southern
Europe (11); eastern Europe (43); 139 in Asia (139); and Oceania (5); as well as 39 foreign students enrolled at Korean
universities: Seoul National University (15), Yonsei University (11), and Korea University (13).
【 Fellowship for Graduate Studies, by Region (2005) 】
Number of Fellows
Region
University (Total: 48)
Group 1
University of Hawaii
1
(North America)
University of California, Los Angeles
7
Sub total
University of Chicago
1
Indiana State University
1
Johns Hopkins University
1
University of Southern California
1
Penn State University
1
University of California, Irvine
1
Yale University
1
Princeton University
1
4
University of London, SOAS
4
(Northern, Southern and
University of Sheffield
2
Western Europe)
Leiden University
1
University of Paris VII
1
Group 2
INALCO
1
EHESS
1
La Spienza University of Rome
Moscow State University
13
(Eastern Europe)
Far Eastern National University
12
Saint-Petersburg State University
4
Warsaw University
5
Charles University
4
Sofia University
5
Group 4
University of Tokyo
8
(Asia)
Keio University
4
Waseda University
1
Kyushu University
5
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
1
Peking University
18
Fudan University
27
Central University for Nationalities
10
10
Shandong University
10
Nanjing University
10
Tashkent State Institute of Oriental Studies
National University of Mongolia
3
10
7
University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU-Hanoi
4
Group 5
Australian National University
1
(Oceania)
Monash University
1
University of New South Wales
1
139
2
Group 6
15
(Korea)
Yonsei University
11
Korea University
13
Program Recipients
43
6
Oakland University
11
5
Yanbian University
Tashkent State Pedagogical University named after Nizamiy
20
1
Group 3
University of International Business and Economics
Total
5
39
257
Support for Research and Publications
The Foundation offers a variety of assistance through its Advanced Research Grant, Postdoctoral Fellowship, and
Publication Subsidy programs to encourage Korean studies scholars abroad to engage in Korea-related research and
scholarship, as well as to facilitate the publication of Korea-related books in foreign languages.
Advanced Research Grant
To promote the Korea-related research and publication efforts of Korean studies scholars at overseas
universities, this program makes available various assistance for their research, writing, and publication
endeavors. In 2005, the Foundation provided support to a total of 10 research projects, including seven new
projects and three ongoing ones. Meanwhile, the research findings of Dr. Nelly Pak, professor of International
Relations at Kazakh State University, who received a program grant in 2003, have been published by the Almaty
Publishing House in Kazakhstan under the title:『КОРЕЙСКИЙ ЯЗЫК В КАЗАХСТАНЕ: ПРОБЛЕМЫ И ПЕРСПЕ
КТИВЫ 』
(Korean Language in Kazakhstan: Issues and Prospects).
【 New Projects of Advanced Research Grant Program (2005) 】
Researcher
Position
Research Topic
Gilbert Rozman
Professor of Sociology, Princeton University
Strategic Thinking about Korea at the Center of
Miwha Stevenson
Assistant Professor, Dept. of East Asian Languages
Archaeology Across Borders: Artifact, Cultural
and Cultures, University of Kansas
Heritage, and the “Painted Tombs of Goguryeo”
Moon Seung Sook
Associate Professor of Sociology, Vassar College
Making Citizens, Practicing Citizenship: A Study of
Ding Feng Xi
Associate Professor, Dept. of Korean Language,
Relationship between Lee Sang and Ideology
Donald Leslie Baker
Associate Professor, Dept. of Asian Studies,
Northeast Asia
Two Grassroots Associations in South Korea
Yandai University
Korean Beliefs and Values: Past and Present
Kenneth Wells
Professor, Dept. of Korean Studies, Australian
History of Korea (preliminary title)
National University
Jahyun Kim-Haboush
Professor, Department of East Asian Languages
Culture & Texts of Korea:
and Cultures, Columbia University
Epistography: Essays and Texts
Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
This program enables promising scholars, who have acquired a Korea-related doctoral degree within the past five
years, to focus on research activities at universities outside Korea. In 2005, four researchers, who conducted
research in conjunction with Korean studies research institutes, received assistance from this program.
Researcher
Institution
Period
Research Topic
Jeon Seung Hee
Korea Institute,
August 2005-July 2006
Rethinking Truth after the Age of Extremes:
(U.S.)
Harvard University
(12 months)
An Analysis of the Chronotope of
Anamnesis of Autobiographical
Narratives by Pak, Kogawa, and Klüger
Suzy Kim
Korean Studies Program, September 2005-August 2006
Politics of Empowerment in Post-Liberation
(U.S.)
University of Michigan
(12 months)
North Korea (1945-1948)
Lee Ji Eun
East Asian Studies Dept.,
September 2005-December 2005, Women, Novels, and Literature in Early
(Canada)
University of
May 2006-December 2006
British Columbia
(12 months)
Modern Korea
Thomas Kalinowski
Dept. of Sociology,
December 2005-November 2006
The IMF in Korea: The Structural Adjustment
(Germany)
UC Berkeley
(12 months)
Program of the International Monetary Fund
in South Korea after the Asian Financial Crisis
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Publication Subsidy Program
With the Foundation’s support under this program, a total of 14 Korea-related books were published in 2005, of
which brief summaries are as follows.
【 Books Published with the Foundation’s Support in 2005 】
Studies in Korean Morpho-Syntax
Editor: Yeon Jae Hoon
Publisher: Saffron Books (U.K.)
Language: English
147× 210mm / 212 pages
ISBN : 1-872843-38-7
Being Sent as an Envoy to Korea
Author: Ting Yan Zhang
Publisher: Shandong University Press (China)
Language: Chinese
140× 203mm/ 328 pages
ISBN : 7-5607-2888-X
The History of Korean Traditional Literature
(From the Beginning to the 20th Century)
Author: Adelaida Trotsevich
Publisher: St. Petersburg University Press (Russia)
Language: Russian
145× 213mm/ 322 pages
ISBN : 5-288-03532-6
Korean Language and Communications for Arab Learners
Author: Kong Il Joo
Publisher: University of Jordan (Jordan)
Language: Arabic
210× 29mm/ 114 pages
ISBN : N/A
International Journal of Korean Studies (Spring/Summer 2005)
Editor: Kihl Young Whan
Publisher: International Council on Korean Studies (U.S.)
Language: English
153× 227mm / 166 pages
ISSN: 1091-2932
Russian-Korean Dictionary of Economic Terminology
Editor: Lee Il Jin
Publisher: Publication Department of the International Academic Center for Korean Studies at
Moscow State University (Russia)
Language: Russian
140× 204mm / 608 pages
ISBN: 5-98149-006-3
Collation and Study of the Transcript of Ten Poems of Celebrities with Annotations
Author: Pingqiu Zha
Publisher: Shanghai Classic Publishing House (China)
Language: Chinese
140× 203mm / 284 pages
ISBN: 7-5325-4154-1
Two Dreams In One Bed
Author: Park Hyun Ok
Publisher: Duke University Press (U.S.)
Language: English
152× 235mm / 314 pages
ISBN: 0-8223-3614-6
History of Korean Literature (Vol. 1)
Author: Lee Ga Won
Translator: JunZhu Li, Dingchang Shen
Publisher: Hong Kong Press for Social Sciences (China)
Language: Chinese
142× 210mm / 617 pages
ISBN: 962-620-120-7
South Korea’s Path Toward Democracy
Author: Thomas Kern
Publisher: Campus (Germany)
Language: German
140× 213mm / 302 pages
ISBN: 3-593-37862-0
South Korea’s Take-Off and the United States (1945-1965)
Author: Xiangrong Dong
Publisher: Social Sciences Academic Press (China)
Language: Chinese
142× 213mm / 249 pages
ISBN: 7-80190-842-2
Studies on the Semantic Syntagmatic Relations of Korean Verbs
Author: Yude Bi
Publisher: The Ethnic Publishing House (China)
Language: Chinese
147× 210mm / 228 pages
ISBN: 7-105-07337-3
Korean Language
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Publisher: The Quality Printers (Sri Lanka)
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Language: Singhalese
208× 289mm / 72 pages
ISBN: 955-98731-0-5
Landlords, Peasants & Intellectuals in Modern Korea
Authors: Pang Kie Chung, Michael D. Shin
Publisher: Cornell University (U.S.)
Language: English
140× 217mm / 424 pages
ISBN: 1-885445-38-5
Support for Instructional Materials Development Program
This program seeks to facilitate the development of various types of Korea-related instructional materials by
education specialists, for use in classroom instruction (K-12) and as sources of general information. In 2005, the
Foundation extended support to 12 projects, five new projects and seven ongoing efforts.
【 Instructional Materials Development Program: New Projects Supported in 2005 】
Project
Project Leader
Language
Development of Korean language
Choi Kweon Jin (Visiting Professor, Dept. of Korean
Bulgarian
textbooks for Bulgarians (intermediate)
Studies, Sofia University)
Development of Korean language textbooks
Kim Do Yeong (Visiting Professor, University of Delhi)
English-Hindi
Publication of
Youngki Kim-Renaud (Professor, George Washington
English
“Korean: An Essential Grammar”
University)
for Hindi speakers (intermediate and advanced)
Publication of “History of Korean Architecture”
Kim Dong Uk (Professor, Dept. of Architecture,
English
Kyonggi University)
Publication of a book on the history of
Lee Ik Joo (Professor, Department of History,
Korea-Japan relations for joint usage by
University of Seoul)
high school students in both countries
Korean-Japanese
Forums·
Personnel Exchanges
Annual Forums
Personnel Exchanges
Annual Forums
In 2005, the Foundation organized or supported ten bilateral forums between Korea and its partner countries, such as the
United States, China, the U.K., Japan, France, and India. The regular forums serve as a permanent dialogue channel for
leading representatives of Korea and its partner countries to discuss key pending issues, propose policy alternatives, and
identify ways to promote future-oriented cooperative relations.
Tenth Korea-China Forum for the Future
Venue/Date: Gwangju, Korea/ June 13-14
Organizers: Korea Foundation/ Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs
(President: Lu Qiutian)
Discussion Topics: “The Political and Economic Situation in Korea and
China,” “Peace on the Korean Peninsula and North Korean Nuclear Issues,”
“Economic Cooperation between Korea and China,” “Regional Cooperation in
Northeast Asia,” and “Promoting Social and Cultural Exchanges between
Korea and China”
Participants:
Korea: 21 representatives [Rep. Kwon Young Kil (National Assembly,
Democratic Labor Party), Lee Kyung Tae (President, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy), Lee Won
Tae (CEO, Kumho Express)]
China: 11 representatives [Chen Jiaoren (Honorary President, China Trade Society), Liu Haisheng (ViceGovernor, Heilongjiang Province)]
Sixth Korea-France Forum
Venue/Date: Paris, France/ June 27-28
Organizers: Korea Foundation/ French Institute of International Relations (IFRI/President: Thierry de Montbrial)
Discussion Topics: “Global Society and the Korean Peninsula,” “Future of Security Structure in the Asia-Pacific
Region,” “Economic Cooperation between Korea and France,” “Evaluation of Bilateral Ties between Korea and
France,” and “EU Constitution and the Future of the Union”
Participants:
Korea: 18 representatives [Song Young Gil (President, Korean-French Parliamentarian Friendship Association),
Rep. Kim Mun Su (National Assembly), Cho Don Young (Vice President, Renault Samsung Motors), Jeon Jong
Hun (President, Korean-French Cultural Exchange Association)]
France: 29 representatives [Huber Vedrine (former foreign minister), Andre Santini (President, French-Korean
Parliamentarian Friendship Association), Marc Perrin de Brinchambaut (Director, Bureau of Strategic Affairs of
the Defense Ministry)]
Second Korea-Spain Forum
Venue/Date: Barcelona, Spain/June 30-July 1
Organizers: Korea Foundation/CASA ASIA (President: Ion De La Riva)
Discussion Topics:“Korean-Spanish Relations: Cooperation in the Field of Defense,” “Mutual Cultural
Cooperation,” “Economic Cooperation,” and “Educational Cooperation”
Participants:
Korea: 16 representatives [Kim Seung Un (Chief of International Business, Korean Chamber of Commerce and
Industry), Jeong Tae Wan (Representative, Spanish Tourism Department of Korea)]
Spain: 18 representatives [Rep. Gustavo de Aristegui (Popular Party), Fernando Delage (Member, Asian Subcommittee of the Policy Committee of the Defense Ministry), Alfonso Ojeda (Director, Spanish Center for Korean
Studies)]
Thirteenth Korea-Japan Forum
Venue/Date: Jeju Island, Korea/August 29-31
Organizers: Korea-Japan Forum (President: Gong Ro Myung)/ Japan-Korea Forum (President: Mogi Yuzaburo)
Sponsors: Korea Foundation/Japan Center for International Exchange (President: Yamamoto Tadashi)
Discussion Topics: “Domestic Politics and Social Changes in Korea and Japan, and Influences on Bilateral Ties,”
“Various Aspects of Historical and Territorial Issues: Short-term and Long-term Solutions,” “Establishment of
East Asian Community and Korea-Japan Cooperation: Political Challenges and Prospects,” and “Korea-Japan
Exchange in the Multi-track Era in the Korea-Japan Friendship Year”
Participants:
Korea: 24 representatives [Gong Ro Myung (President,
Korea-Japan Forum), Reps. Roh Hoe Chan, Won Hee
Ryong, Lee Nak Yeon, and Chung Eui Yong (National
Assembly), Cho Seok Rae (CEO, Hyosung Group), Cho
Kun Ho (Vice President, Federation of Korean
Industries), Moon Chung In (Professor, Yonsei
University), Kwon Young Bin (President, JoongAng
Ilbo), Chung Ku Chung (President, Donga.com)]
Japan: 17 representatives [Mogi Yuzaburo (CEO,
Kikkoman Corporation), Seto Yuzo (CEO, Asahi Breweries), Igarashi Kimitoshi (Executive Commentator, NHK),
Wakamiya Yoshibumi (Chairman, Asahi Shimbun Editorial Board), Ogura Kazuo (President, Japan Foundation)]
Note: In response to the strain in Korea-Japan relations due to the Dokdo dispute and Japan’s controversial
history textbooks, the forum participants adopted a “Jeju Statement,” which called for the establishment of a
mature partnership in order to realize a new level of Korea-Japan relations in the 21st century.
Second Korea-Italy Forum
Venue/Date: Korea Foundation Cultural Center, Seoul, Korea/November 11
Organizers: Korea Foundation/Italian Embassy and the Italian Institute in Korea
Discussion Topics: “Social and Cultural Understanding of Korea and Italy,” “Future Cooperation for the
Establishment of Peace on the Korean Peninsula,” “Economic Situation and Cooperative Relations between the
Two Countries,” “Science and Technology of the Two Countries and Future Cooperation,” and “Mutual Images
Seen through Media and Means of their Promotion”
Participants:
Korea: 11 representatives [Kim Ki Jeong (Professor, Department of Foreign Affairs, Yonsei University), Hyun Oh
Seok (President, Trade Research Institute, Korea International Trade Association)]
Italy: 8 representatives [Italian Ambassador Francesco Rausi, Giuseppe Quintieri (President, Socio-Political
Research Institute), Remo Ruffini (Director, International Center for Relativistic Astrophysics)]
First Korea-Brazil Forum
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Venue/Date: Brasilia, Brazil/December 13-14
Organizers: Korea Foundation/Foreign Ministry of Brazil
Discussion Topics: “Political and Social Situations in Korea and Brazil and Cooperation on the Global Scene,”
“Bilateral Economic Relations: Economy, Trade, Resource Development, Science and Technology, Environment,
and Investment in Infrastructure,” and “Possibilities for Developing Cultural, Academic and Exchange Relations
between the Two Countries”
Participants:
Korea: 10 representatives [Rep. Kim Myung Ja (National Assembly), Byun Chang Beom (Executive Director,
Brazil Marketing Team of LG Electronics, Lee Jae Hoon (Assistant Minister, Trade and Investment Policy Office,
Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy)]
Brazil: 11 representatives [Predro Mottas Pinto Coelho (Vice Minister for Political Affairs, Foreign Ministry),
Amaury Banhos Porto de Oliveira (Professor, Center for Applied Studies, University of Sao Paolo), Gilmar Maseiro
(President University of Brasilia), Julio Hedecker (Federal Congressman)]
Note: This forum has been undertaken in accordance with an agreement reached at the Korea-Brazil summit
meeting held in May 2005.
Thirteenth Korea-U.K. Forum for the Future
Venue/Date: Seoul, Korea/March 4-5
Organizers: Korea-U.K. Forum for the Future (President: Han Seung Soo, Chairman: Bae Soon Hoon)/U.K.Korea Forum for the Future (President: Lord Richard, Chairman: Paul Newall)
Discussion Topics: “Korean Domestic Situation,” “Inter-Korean Relations,” “Political Situation in the United
Kingdom and U.K.-EU Relations,” “Korea-EU Trade and the New Trade Effects of Doha Round Negotiations on
Asia,” and “Education in the Digital Era”
Participants:
Korea: 40 representatives [Foreign Minister Ban Ki Moon, Rep. Chung Eui Yong (National Assembly) Ahn Ho
Yeong (Director, Economic Cooperation Bureau, Ministry of Finance and Economy), Euh Yoon Dae (President,
Korea University), Kim Dong Jin (Vice Chairman, Hyundai Motors)]
United Kingdom: 21 representatives [Tony Colman (Member of Parliament), Sir Tom Harris (Deputy Chairman,
Standard Chartered Bank)]
Second Korea-U.S. Security Forum
Venue/Date: Jeju Island, Korea/March 31-April 1
Organizers: Korea Foundation/Sejong Institute (President: Baek Jong Chun)
Discussion Topics: “The Second Bush Administration and the Korean Peninsula,” “South Korean Policy of the
Bush Administration,” “Korea-U.S. Security Policy Initiatives,” “Evaluation and Prospects of the Six-Party Talks,”
“North Korean Nuclear Crisis and the North Korea-U.S. Relationship,” “Evaluation and Prospects of SouthNorth Korea Relations,” and “North Korean Policy of the Bush Administration and Influences on the South-North
Korean Relations”
Participants:
Korea: 29 representatives [Kim Young Hie (Senior Columnist, JoongAng Ilbo), Lee Tae Shik (Vice Minister,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade), Rep. Yu Jae Geon (National Assembly)]
United States: 14 representatives [Gordon Flake (Director, Mansfield Foundation), David Kang (Professor,
Dartmouth College), Edward Reed (President, Asia Foundation)]
Fourth Korea-Germany Forum
Venue/Date: Hamburg, Germany/June 1-3
Organizers: Korean-German Association (President: Huh Young Seop, Chairman: Choe Chung Ho)/German AsiaPacific Business Association (President: Eckhard Rohkamm, Chairman: Theo Sommer)
Discussion Topics: “Korean Domestic Issues,” “North Korean Nuclear Issue,” “Internal Development of EU and
the International Political Position,” “Economic Situation and Progress of Reform in Korea and Germany,”
“Academic Cooperation,” and “Cultural Relations”
Participants:
Korea: 17 representatives [Rep. Gong Sung Jin (National Assembly), Ambassador Kwon Young Min (Korean
Embassy in Germany), Yang Hay Keong (President, Samsung Europe Headquarters), Pak Kyung Tai (Executive
Vice President, Korea Foundation)]
Germany: 17 representatives [Hartmut Koschyk (Member of Parliament), Ambassador Michael Geier (German
Embassy in Korea), Jurgen Wohler (Chairman, German-Korean Economic Committee)]
Fifth Korea-India Forum
Venue/Date: Seoul, Korea/October 6
Organizers: Seoul Forum for International Affairs (President: Han Sung Joo)/India Council for Research on
International Economic Relations (President: A. Virmani)
Discussion Topics: “Korean and Indian Economy,” “Political and Social Environment for Economic
Development,” and “Mutual Economic Cooperation”
Participants:
Korea: 37 representatives [Ahn Chung Si (Professor, Seoul National University), Jung Chang Young (President,
Yonsei University), Jung Ku Hyun (President, Samsung Economic Research Institute)]
India: 9 representatives [Rajive Kaul (Executive Director, NICCO Corporation Ltd.), Ambassador Negesshrao
Parthasarathi of the Indian Embassy in Korea, and Shri Shashank (former foreign secretary)]
Personnel Exchanges
The Korea Foundation carries out a variety of personnel exchange activities, including its Invitation Program and Support
for Participation in Overseas Events, to promote international understanding and cooperative relations based on peopleto-people interaction.
Invitation Program
Under this program, the Foundation hosts the visits of
distinguished individuals and opinion leaders from the
academic, government, and cultural sectors of foreign
countries, so that these guests can acquire firsthand
knowledge of Korea’s society and culture, through
meetings with their Korean counterparts and visiting
relevant organizations. In 2005, the program’s 35
visitors from 27 countries included such notable figures
as Wu Jianmin, President of China Foreign Affairs
University; Azyumardi Azra, Rector of State Islamic University, Indonesia; Sima Samar, Chairperson of the
Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission; Adolpho Melfi, Rector of the University of Sao Paolo, Brazil;
Marchenko Aleksandrovich, former Deputy Prime Minister for the Economy, Kazakhstan; Zeljko Perovic, Deputy
Assistant Minister for Multilateral Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Serbia-Montenegro; Georg Winckler,
Rector of the University of Vienna, Austria; and Abdullah Al-Faisal, Rector of King Saud University, Saudi Arabia. In
addition, the Foundation extended support to several foreign dignitaries who visited Korea last year, including
Rosina Gomez-Baeza, Director of ARCO Organizing Committee, Spain; Nicolaus Huber, Professor of Folkwang
Musikhochscule, Germany; and Gertrude Mongella, President of Pan-African Parliament of the African Union.
【 Invitation Program Guests, by Region (2005: 35 visitors) 】
Americas (4)
Brazil: 1
Ecuador: 1
Mexico: 1
United States: 1
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Europe (16)
Austria: 1
Belgium: 1
Germany: 6
Hungary: 2
Italy: 1
Kazakhstan: 1
Serbia-Montenegro: 1
Spain: 2
Uzbekistan: 1
Asia/Oceania (6)
Afghanistan: 1
China: 1
India: 1
Indonesia: 1
Pakistan: 1
Vietnam: 1
Africa/
Middle East (9)
Algeria: 1
Ghana: 1
Iran: 1
Morocco: 1
Saudi Arabia: 2
South Africa: 1
Sudan: 1
Tanzania: 1
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International Exchanges of Young Leaders
To boost international cooperation and enhance
personal relationships among young leaders who will
soon determine the future direction of their countries,
the Foundation actively conducts international
exchanges of next-generation leaders.
In 2005, the Foundation invited young leaders of various
fields from regions with which Korea is seeking to
expand exchanges in the future, such as Africa, the
Middle East, Central and South America, Eastern
Europe, Southeast and Southwest Asia, and the
Commonwealth of Independent States. In addition, assistance was extended to visiting delegations from Russia
and Japan, in an effort to promote a better understanding of Korea and develop personal contacts with their
Korean counterparts.
【 International Exchanges of Young Leaders (2005: 97 guests from 47 countries) 】
Country/Region
Southeast and South-
Number
of Invitees
7
west Asia (1st group)
Southeast and Southwest
Guests
Dates of Visit
Young leaders from the Philippines, India, Malaysia,
May 24-31
Singapore, Indonesia, Bangladesh, and Vietnam
3
Young leaders from Thailand and Pakistan
December 5-12
7
Young leaders from Algeria, Libya, Morocco, Egypt, Tunisia,
July 19-26
Asia (2nd group)
Africa and Middle
East (1st group)
Africa and Middle East
United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait
3
Young leaders from Jordan, Qatar, and Bahrain
December 7-13
Young leaders from Bulgaria, Latvia, Slovenia, Lithuania,
September 21-28
(2nd group)
Eastern Europe
11
Serbia-Montenegro, Estonia, Croatia, Romania,
Czech Republic, and Poland
Central and
10
South America
Young leaders from Uruguay, Dominican Republic, Argentina,
October 6-13
Venezuela, Panama, Ecuador, El Salvador, Colombia, Peru,
and Guatemala
Japan
30
Russia
7
Delegation of university students
October 18-27
Young leaders from the government,
November 14-20
political, and journalism sectors
Commonwealth of
10
Independent States
Future Leaders Forum:
Young leaders from Tajikistan, Moldova, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia,
November 21-27
and Belarus
9
Young leaders from China and Japan
August 17-27
Korea-China-Japan
Study Korea Program for Educators
Seventeenth Korean Studies Workshop
In conjunction with Korea University, the Foundation
sponsors an annual Korean Studies Workshop, in which
secondary school teachers of social sciences, textbook
editors, and education administrators from Englishspeaking countries are invited to Korea to personally
experience Korea’s society and culture, so as to improve
classroom instruction about Korea.
The 2005 workshop (June 21-July 6) included the
participation of 43 educators from three Englishspeaking countries (United States [21], Australia [19],
and New Zealand [3]). The participants attended 15 lecture sessions on traditional and modern Korea, including
such subjects as Korea’s history, culture, education system, family life, literature, and religion, as well as NorthSouth relations. They also learned about Korea’s educational environment by observing a class in session and
meeting with Korean teachers at Daeil Foreign Language High School. In addition, they experienced various
aspects of Korean culture through visits to Changdeok Palace and Haein Buddhist Temple, temple stay at
Hwaeom Temple in Gurye, and attending presentations of traditional Korean performing arts.
Sixth Korea-Japan Secondary Teachers Exchange Program
Since 2000, the Foundation has annually conducted the Korea-Japan Secondary Teachers Exchange Program, in
cooperation with the Japan Foundation, at the Graduate School of International Studies, Seoul National University.
In 2005, following the visit of 25 Korean educators to Japan (October 5-18), a group of 18 social sciences educators
from Japan visited Korea (October 26-November 9). During their stay, to enhance their understanding of Korea
and its people, the program participants attended various lectures on the history of Korea-Japan relations,
Korea’s popular culture, the Korean economy, Korean education, and Korea’s traditional culture, in addition to
enjoying a variety of cultural experiences.
In particular, the program seeks to improve the educators’ understanding of each other country’s history and
culture so that classroom instruction about Korea-Japan relations can be presented from an objective and
balanced perspective.
Korean Studies Workshop for Chinese Secondary School Educators
In conjunction with China’s Ministry of Education, the Foundation conducted a Korean Studies workshop at the
Center for Foreign Languages Studies of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (October 18-27). The workshop,
which included the participation of 30 Chinese secondary school teachers and education administrators, featured
lectures on Korea-China relations and Korea’s culture, economy, politics, and education, as well as a visit to a
local high school. Overall, this program is designed to provide Chinese educators with a proper understanding of
Korea in an effort to have objective information disseminated to students in China, with which Korea is rapidly
expanding mutual exchange and cooperation.
Workshop for Overseas Librarians
The Foundation organized the 1st Workshop for Overseas Librarians, in conjunction with the National Library of
Korea and the Committee on Korean Materials of the Association for Asian Studies of North America (October 2330). The workshop was attended by 24 librarians from North America, Oceania, and Europe, who attended lectures
on the maintenance of the Korean collections at their libraries, including such subjects as current trends in
Korean studies, recent publications in Korea, and Internet access to digitalized information on Korea-related
matters. In addition, the participants had an opportunity to familiarize themselves with Korea and its culture
through field trips to traditional Korean houses and tours of cultural attractions in Seoul and Andong.
Support for Visitors
The Foundation provides assistance to prominent foreign figures and delegations who visit Korea to participate in
various international exchange events. In 2005, the Foundation extended support to 13 groups of visitors, including
participants of the Australian Teacher Exchange Program, members of the Project Bridge Program (organized by
the Korea Society of the U.S.), and a delegation of Central Asian university presidents from the Central Asian
region.
Support for Participation in Overseas Events
To facilitate intellectual exchange and promote understanding of Korea among the global community, the
Foundation provides support to Korean scholars and specialists so that they can attend various international
events. In 2005, 59 Korean specialists received support under this program, for their participation in 13
international academic and cultural events, including the “4th Conference for International NGO’s Cooperating
with North Korea,” “Korea-Japan Joint Symposium on History Studies,” “Korea-Russia Forum on Political
Studies,” “16th Conference of the International Association for Politics and Economics,” and “11th International
Seminar on the Naming of the East Sea.”
Support for International Conferences
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The Foundation extends assistance to international conferences organized by academic and research institutions
in Korea, so as to contribute to the advancement of Korea-related studies, through international academic
exchange, and to reinforce academic and cultural exchange activities between Korea and other countries. In 2005,
support was provided to 15 such international conferences, including the “9th International Cognitive Linguistics
Conference,” “APEC 2005 International Symposium,” and “Northeast Asian Cooperation and Political, Historic,
and Legal Meaning of the Dokdo Issue.”
Cultural Exchanges
Support for Overseas Museums
Performances and Exhibitions
Support for Overseas Museums
The Korea Foundation supports the establishment of Korean galleries at world-leading museums so that permanent
venues are available to exhibit Korea’s culture and arts to global audiences. In addition to conducting an annual
“Workshop for Curators of Korean Art,” the Foundation also maintains an “Arts of Korea” Web site that provides access to
a wealth of information on Korean artworks displayed in museums abroad.
Korean Gallery at Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History
In 2004, the Foundation agreed to extend a three-year grant for the establishment of a Korean Gallery at the
Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History, in Washington, D.C. This Korean Gallery,
currently under construction on the second floor of the museum, is scheduled to open in the spring of 2007.
With an area of about 1,000 square feet, this will be the 16th Korean gallery to be established in overseas
museums with support from the Korea Foundation.
The Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History is a representative cultural institution in
the United States, which attracts some 10 million visitors annually. The Korean Gallery is thus expected to
play an instrumental role in exposing the international community to Korean culture.
New Korean Gallery at University of Michigan Museum of Art
The Foundation concluded an agreement with the University of Michigan Museum of Art for the
establishment of a new Korean gallery. Foundation President Kwon In Hyuk visited the University of
Michigan to enter into a project agreement with museum director James Steward on December 15, 2005.
The university museum currently houses about 300 Korean artifacts, while construction of the Korean
gallery is scheduled for completion by 2008.
Web Site Launched on Korean Artifacts at Overseas Museums
In July 2005, the Foundation launched its “Arts of Korea” Web site (www.artsofkorea.org) that provides access
to a wealth of information related to the operation of our Support for Overseas Museums program over the
past 15 years. The Web site content, available in Korean and English, is of notable significance as a systematic
compilation of research materials and program information, which previously had been available as only
individual accounts dispersed among various sites. Accordingly, the “Arts of Korea” site will prove to be a
valuable resource for Korean art scholars and specialists, as well as people with a general interest in Korea’s
arts and culture.
Seventh Workshop for Curators of Korean Art
The Foundation conducts an annual workshop for the curatorial staff of museums abroad, so that they can
acquire in-depth knowledge of Korean art and develop personal relationships with relevant specialists and
scholars in Korea. For last year’s workshop, held in Seoul and various provincial areas (October 17-28), the
selected theme was “Korean Architecture.” As compared to previous years, when the workshop theme
focused on specific aspects of Korean art, like painting, ceramics, handcrafts, and Buddhist art, the “Korean
Architecture” theme provided more comprehensive and integrated insight into Korean culture and art due to
the extensive scope and range of architecture’s related components, according to the participants.
In light of current circumstances, in which foreign curators who specialize in Korean art are so few in
number, this workshop is playing a critical role as a tailor-made education program for these art specialists,
while the networks of Korean art curators abroad, which are created among workshop participants, are
adding considerable synergy to the efforts to make Korean art better known around the world.
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Performances and Exhibitions
The Korea Foundation organizes and supports a variety of cultural programs and events to promote Korea’s cultural
image by introducing its performing arts and fine arts to worldwide audiences. In 2005, special emphasis was focused on
cultural exchanges with Germany and Japan to support celebratory activities related to the “Year of Korea 2005” in
Germany and the “Korea-Japan Friendship Year.”
Enhancement of Korea-Germany Cultural Relations
Related to Germany’s designation of “Year of Korea 2005,” a diverse range of activities and events were presented
throughout the country to introduce Korea and its culture to the people of Germany and Europe. To commemorate
the year-long festivities, highlighted by Korea’s selection as Focus Country of the Asia-Pacific Weeks Berlin
(September 19-October 2) and Guest of Honor of the Frankfurt Book Fair (October 19-23), the Foundation
supported 13 cultural events staged in Germany.
Cultural and Artistic
●
“Four Walls,” Sin Cha Hong Dance Performance (Berlin/Hamburg)
Programs of
●
Korean Chamber Ensemble Concert Tour of Germany/Europe
●
Performance by Ahn Eun Me Dance Company (Asia-Pacific Weeks Berlin)
●
Performance of A-Soon Dance Company (Berlin)
●
Korean Classical Music Concerts (Frankfurt Book Fair)
●
Seoul Motet Choir Concert Tour of Germany
●
”Line 1” Musical Performances (Berlin/Frankfurt)
●
”Minhwa” Korean Folk Art Exhibition (Lippstadt)
●
Korean Traditional Crafts Exhibition (Asia-Pacific Weeks Berlin)
●
Goguryeo Tomb Mural Exhibition (Asia-Pacific Weeks Berlin)
●
Contemporary Korean Arts Exhibition (Asia-Pacific Weeks Berlin)
●
Exhibition of Ancient Korean Printing Techniques (Frankfurt Book Fair)
●
”North and South: Contemporary Korean Art” Exhibition (Frankfurt Book Fair)
“Year of Korea
2005” in Germany
In particular, the “Art of Ancient Korea: Historical
Images of Tomb Murals from the Goguryeo Kingdom (37
B.C.-668 A.D.)” exhibition, presented at Museum fur
Ostasiatische Kunst, Berlin, marked the first large-scale
showing of Goguryeo artifacts held abroad. As a
collaborative undertaking of the National Museum of
Korea, Seoul National University Museum, the Museum
of East Asian Art (National Museums in Berlin), and the
Korea Foundation, the exhibition featured a 6.39-meterhigh replica of King Gwanggaeto’s monument and a fullscale reproduction of Deokheung-ri Tomb. The exhibition was one of only a few Goguryeo-related events held
abroad, along with an exhibition of artifacts from Goguryeo tombs shown at the Museum of East Asian Arts,
Hungary (November 2004-May 2005) and the International Symposium on
Goguryeo held at Harvard University (May 2005), which have been
supported by the Foundation as well.
The Foundation also contributed to “Four from Korea,” an exhibition of
contemporary Korean art, that was also presented at the Special Exhibition
Hall of the Museum fur Ostasiatische Kunst, at the same time as the
Goguryeo event. The side-by-side displays of Korea’s ancient and
contemporary artworks provided a unique opportunity for German viewers
to see Korea from a new cultural light, rather than a political perspective.
“Korea-Japan Friendship Year”
Despite strains in diplomatic relations in early 2005 due
to the Dokdo islets controversy, the various cultural
exchange activities planned to commemorate the
Korea-Japan Friendship Year were smoothly
implemented. The Foundation organized a performance
tour of a Korean chamber orchestra as part of the
Korea-Japan Friendship Year events, and provided
assistance to a variety of programs, including “AniMate”
Contemporary Art Exhibition of Korea and Japan, and
“Visions of the Body 2005” Costume Exhibition. Overall,
the related events were well attended and received in both countries, based on an awareness that cross-cultural
understanding can help to lay a groundwork for future-oriented Korea-Japan relations.
Cultural and
●
“Korea-Japan Dance Festival”
Artistic Events of
●
Korea-Japan Fiesta 2005”
●
Contemporary Korean Dance Performance
●
Hwaum Chamber Orchestra Concert Tour
●
“Publicly Speaking.” Korea-Japan Contemporary Art Exhibition
●
Korea-Japan Friendship in Dance 2005
●
“AniMate” Contemporary Art Exhibition of Korea and Japan
●
“Cubism in Asia : Unbounded Dialogues” Exhibition
●
“Visions of the Body 2005” Costume Exhibition
“Korea-Japan
Friendship Year”
Enhancement of Korea’s Cultural Image Abroad
Due to the ever-increasing influence of a country’s cultural image on its global competitiveness, the Foundation
continuously supports various efforts to introduce Korea’s culture and arts to international audiences, including
exhibitions of Korean ceramics and hanji, traditional Korean paper, which have gained recognition worldwide for
their unique elegance. In addition, assistance is provided to performing art troupes from Korea to participate in
international arts festivals, as a means of exposing Korean culture to foreign audiences and contributing to
network-building among Korea’s cultural figures and their global counterparts.
“Hanji Festival 2005-Paris”
The Foundation extended support to the “Hanji Festival 2005 - Paris,” which was organized by the Hanji
Development Institute. Held at Parc de Seoul of Jardin d’Acclimatation and Theatre Zingaro from March 10
through April 4, the exhibition featured various hanji craftworks, including traditional lanterns, dolls, costumes,
and contemporary sculpture works. The festival attracted widespread attention, thanks to extensive publicity
efforts, including nationwide coverage on French TV and event posters in subway stations.
Touring Exhibition of Contemporary Korean Ceramics in the United States
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The exhibition “From the Fire: Contemporary Korean
Ceramics,” which is at the midpoint of a four-year tour of
nine leading museums and galleries in the United
States, was presented in New Mexico, Los Angeles, and
Honolulu, Hawaii in 2005.
Consisting of 108 works of 54 contemporary Korean
ceramic artists, the exhibition will be shown in San
Francisco, Mississippi, Florida, Oregon, and Anchorage,
Alaska, through early 2008. Of particular note, the
exhibition is being presented at several museums where
Korean galleries have been established with the Foundation’s support, including the Honolulu Academy of Arts,
the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, and the University of Oregon Museum, which will complement the
activities of these Korean galleries.
Touring Exhibition
●
Roswell Museum and Art Center, New Mexico (November 6, 2004-February 6, 2005)
of Contemporary
●
Pacific Asia Museum, Los Angeles (July 16-October 16, 2005)
●
Honolulu Academy of Arts, Hawaii (November 9, 2005-January 29, 2006)
Korean Ceramics in
the United States
(2005)
【 Support for Participation of Korean Performers at Overseas Festivals 】
Festival
Participants and Program
Period
Fez Festival of World
Pansori performance by Yu Miri,
June 6-13
Sacred Music
National Center for Korean
Batha Annex, Morocco
(Performance also held in neighboring
Traditional Performance Arts
Tunisia)
Korean Pavilion Events
Exhibition and calligraphy/ tea
at “Foire et Salons Nancy
ceremony demonstration by Korean
2005”, France
Crafts Artist Association
Participation in the
Percussion performance <TAO> by
“WOMADlaide 2005”
Culture Village Deulsori
Korea-Japan Children’s
Theatrical performance <Doggy Poo>
Theater Festival
by Theater Company Mosineun
May 27-June 6
Foire et Salons Nancy 2005, France
March 4-6
Outdoor stage at Botanical Park,
March 10-31
Touring performances of five Japanese
Adelaide, Australia
regions including Tokyo, Saitama-ken,
Saramdeul
Istanbul Biennial
Venue
and Totori-ken
Exhibition of Korean artist Flying
September 16-
City’s work <All Things Park>
October 30
Camialti Tersanesi, Istanbul, Turkey
Third Korean Traditional Music Workshop for Overseas Musicologists
Since 2001, the Foundation has co-organized a Korean
Traditional Music Workshop for Overseas Musicologists
together with the National Center for Korean Traditional
Performing Arts. The 2005 workshop (June 13-July 2),
which was attended by 19 ethno-musicologists from six
countries, provided participants with an opportunity to
learn about theories of Korea’s traditional music and
receive hands-on instruction from Korean music
specialists. As such, this program strives to build a
foundation for the advancement of research and
education on traditional Korean music at universities abroad.
【 Support for Cultural Performances and Exhibitions (2005) 】
Perfor-
Event
Venue
Period
”Korea-Japan Dance Festival”
Aoyama Round Theater, Tokyo, Japan
February 16-20
Outdoor stage at Botanical Park, Adelaide, Australia
March 4-6
Tokyo, Sitama-ken, Sendai-ken, Shuzuoka-ken,
March 10-31
mances Participation in the “WOMADlaide 2005”
Participation in “Korea-Japan Fiesta 2005”
Shuzuoka-ken, Japan
”Oh T’ae-sok Theatre Festival”
California State University, Northridge, U.S.
March 29- Apr. 6
Korean Sports and Culture Festival
Han Woo-Ri Festival Village, Federal Way City, U.S.
May 11-15
Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche, Berlin/
May 28-30
at Federal Way City, U.S.
“Four Walls,” Sin Cha Hong Dance Performance
Laeiszhalle Musikhalle, Hamburg, Germany
Tour of a Korean Cultural Troupe to Africa
Tripoli, Libya/ Valletta, Malta/ Abu Dubai and Dubai,
and Middle East
United Arab Emirates/ Kuwait City, Kuwait
June 5-20
Pansori Performance Tour
Batha Annex, Morocco/
of Morocco and Tunisia
Arab Mediterranean Music Hall, Tunisia
June 8-11
Korean Chamber Ensemble Concert Tour
Naantali, Finland/ Bad Birkenau and Rheingau,
June 19-29
of Europe
Germany
Korea-Japan Friendship in Dance 2005
National Theatre of Korea, Seoul
June 25 - July 14
International Sejong Soloists Concert Tour
Harris Concert Hall and Benedict Music Tent in Aspen,
July 6-7
Colorado, U.S./ Salle Cortot, Paris, France/
November 3-4
Wigmore Hall, London, England
Korean Mask Dance Performance Tour of China
Various Sites in Yanbian and Heilongjiang, China
August 8-22
Participation in International Theatre Festivals
Piragua Theater, Havana, Cuba/ FEPADE, El Salvador
September 11-25
Performance of Ahn Eun Me Dance Company
House of World Cultures, Berlin, Germany
September 20-21
House of World Cultures, Berlin, Germany
September 23-24
in Latin America
(Asia-Pacific Weeks Berlin)
Performance of A-Soon Dance Company
(Year of Korea 2005)
Event
Venue
Period
Contemporary Korean Dance Performance
Aoyama Round Theater, Tokyo, Japan
October 1-3
Korean Classical Music Concerts
Hochshule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst and the
October 10-17
(Frankfurt Book Fair) Seoul Motet Choir
Museum fur Kunsthandwerk, Frankfurt, Germany
in Japan “Korea Dance Museum”
Concert Tour of Germany
Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Karlsruhe, Bonn and Leipzig
October 10-20
Rock Musical “Line 1” Performance
GRIPS Theater, Berlin/ Bockenheimer Depot,
October 14-23
(Year of Korea 2005)
Frankfurt, Germany
Hwaum Chamber Orchestra Concert Tour
Kobe and Tokyo, Japan
November 21-24
of Japan (Korea-Japan Friendship Year)
Korea-Austria Philharmonic Orchestra Concert
Konzerthaus Mazartsaal, Vienna/ Kulturheim Wagram,
November 30-
St. Pölten, Austria
December 1
January 9- 29
Exhibi-
”Minhwa,” Korean Folk Art Exhibition
Art-Gallery in the Town Hall of the City of
tions
in Germany
Lippstadt, Germany
”Korean-Eyesed” Exhibition of Works by
Kwanhoon Gallery, Seoul
January 12-15
Exhibition areas of Parc de Seoul in Jardin
March 10-April 4
Foreign Artists Residing in Korea
”Hanji Festival 2005-Paris”
d’Acclimatation and Theatre Zingaro in Paris, France
Korea House at “Foire et Salons
Korean Pavillion at Nancy International
Nancy 2005”
Exposition Hall, France
May 27-June 6
”Publicly Speaking” Korea-Japan
-Japanese residency: Apr. 1-June 6, Ssamzie Space Studio, Seoul
Contemporary Art Exhibition
-Japanese exhibition: June 3-July 16, Ssamzie Space/
June 2-16, Ssaem Ssaem Cultural Center, Seoul
-Korean residency: June 25-Aug. 31, A/T Studio, Tokyo
-Korean exhibition: Aug. 19-Sept. 12, Tokyo Wondersite, Tokyo
”Seoul: Until now!” Exhibition of
Charlottenborg Exhibition Hall, Copenhagen, Denmark
June 1-August 24
Seoul Museum of Art, Seoul
June 15-July 31
Culture Outlet, New York, U.S.
August 1-20
Contemporary Korean Art
”Visions of the Body 2005” Costume Exhibition
(Korea-Japan Friendship Year)
”Korean Contemporary Art Now”
Exhibition in the U.S.
Korea-France Women Artists Exhibition
Beaubourg Gallery, Paris, France
August 29September 3
”AniMate,” Contemporary Art Exhibition of
Sungkok Museum of Art, Seoul
Korea and Japan
Korean Artists’ Participation in the
Korean Traditional Craft Exhibition
Camialti Tersanesi, Istanbul, Turkey
September 16-
International Istanbul Biennial
October 30
Korean Cultural Service, Germany
Goguryeo Tomb Murals Exhibition
Ostasiatische Museum für Kunst, Berlin, Germany
September 23November 20
Ostasiatische Museum für Kunst, Berlin, Germany
(Asia-Pacific Weeks, Berlin)
Exhibition of Ancient Korean Printing
September 23October 8
Contemporary Korean Arts Exhibition
Frankfurt, Mainz, and Hamburg, Germany
Techniques Marking the Frankfurt
Book Fair - Guest of Honour Korea
”North and South: Contemporary Korean Art,”
Kunstverein, Frankfurt, Germany
Exhibition (Frankfurt Book Fair)
”Rulers of the Steppes” Exhibition of Siberian
Seoul National University Museum, Seoul
Relics of the Bronze Age
“Cubism in Asia : Unbounded Dialogues”
National Palace Museum of Korea,
November 11-
Exhibition (Korea-Japan Friendship Year)
Deoksugung Palace, Seoul
January 30, ‘06
”The Alchemy of Daily Life” Exhibition of
Christchurch Art Gallery, New Zealand
Exhibition of Lee U-Fan’s Works in France
”Invisible City” International Digital
Musee d’Art Moderne de Saint-Etienne
December 9 -
Metropole, France
February 19, ‘06
Alternative Space Look, Seoul and Internet Site
December 20March 14, ‘06
Work-
The 3rd Korean Traditional Music Workshop
The National Center for Korean Traditional Performing
shops
for Overseas Musicologists
Arts, Seoul and Jindo, Korea
International Symposium of Korean
The National Center for Korean Traditional
Musicology Performing Arts, Seoul
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”Korean Spring 2005,” Korean Culture
Korean Exhibition Hall at the British Museum, the
Activi-
Program by Asia House
University of London, School of Oriental and African
ties
November 18 February 26, ‘06
Photo Exhibition
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Contemporary Korean Art in New Zealand
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June 13-July 2
July 1
May 19-July 11
Studies(SOAS) Hall, England
Korean Food Festival in Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal
Korean Culture Program for U.S.
Gyeongbok Palace Museum, Korea House,
October 19-
Armed Forces in Korea
Chongdong Theater, Seoul
November 16
Publications and Media
Production and Distribution of Multimedia Content
Publication of Books and Periodicals
Distribution of Reference Materials on Korea
Production and Distribution of Multimedia Content
In light of the ever-growing significance and influence of audiovisual materials, the Foundation has noticeably stepped up
its program efforts in this area, which now includes various support for the broadcast of Korean TV dramas in overseas
markets, production of a documentary series, and a new program to encourage production of Korea-related multimedia
content.
Production of Documentary Series on Korean Culture
In 2005, the Foundation produced a four-part documentary series, entitled “Korean
Arts & Lifestyle,” to introduce Korean culture to foreign viewers, which was aired on
Arirang TV’s global network to viewers on all continents. The program content was
also produced in DVD format in six languages, including English, French, Chinese,
Spanish, Russian, and Arabic, for distribution and viewing by worldwide audiences.
Vol 1
The Dynamic Culture of Contemporary Korea
Vol. 2
The Clothes, Foods, and Houses of Korea
Vol. 3
The Life of Koreans
Vol. 4
The Beauty of Traditional Korean Arts
Foreign-Language Versions of Audiovisual Materials on Korea
The Foundation selects audiovisual materials produced by Korean media firms that
are appropriate for foreign viewers, and develops foreign-language versions with
dubbing/subtitling. For example, foreign-language versions (English, French, and
Spanish) were produced in DVD format of the documentary “Cloud Path, Journey of a
Wandering Monk,” which introduces the Buddhist culture of Korea against a backdrop
of the graceful landscape scenery surrounding Buddhist temples in Korea.
Korean TV Dramas Broadcast in Central and Southern America
To bolster its exchange activities throughout various regions of the world, the
Foundation supported the distribution of popular Korean TV dramas, such as
“Autumn in My Heart” and “Winter Sonata,” to TV networks in Central and South
America, where cultural exchanges with Korea have been quite limited thus far. As
a result, the airing of these programs has contributed to heightened awareness of
Korea and the emergence of positive perceptions of the Korean people among local
residents.
In September 2005, Mexiquense Broadcasting System, a Mexican TV network
(channel 34), started to air weekly episodes of “Winter Sonata” during prime time on
Thursday evenings. In addition, the Foundation finalized arrangements with TV
networks in Costa Rica (Teletica 7), Panama (Medcom), and El Salvador (Canal 12),
for the local broadcasts of Korean TV dramas from early 2006.
Multimedia Production Support Program
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To promote the production and distribution of various Korea-related multimedia content for foreign audiences,
the Foundation introduced its Multimedia Production Support Program in 2005. In the first year of this program, 22
applicants, including production firms and broadcast media organizations, submitted 30 project proposals, of
which the Foundation agreed to support the production of three films: “Ecological Meanings of Korean Traditional
Villages” (May Production), “UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Korea” (Asia Channel), and “Korean Cinema on Its
Way Out” (Indecom Cinema).
Publication of Periodicals and Korea-Related Books
The Foundation publishes Koreana, to introduce Korean culture and arts to readers worldwide, and Korea Focus, to
provide a glimpse into the recent developments of Korea’s political scene, business sector, and general society. In
addition, various assistance is made available for the publication of books on Korean culture and basic monographs on
Korean studies, which resulted in the completion of the first two volumes of the Foundation’s Korean Culture Series:
“Modern and Contemporary Art in Korea” and “Seowon: The Architecture of Korea’s Private Academies.” The Foundation
also published “Fragrance of Korea: The Ancient Gilt-Bronze Incense Burner of Baekje” and launched its Support for
Publication of Books on Korea program in 2005.
Periodicals
Koreana
The Foundation’s Koreana periodical, which features insightful articles on Korea’s traditional and contemporary
culture, was published in six languages in 2005, including English (7,800 copies), Chinese (5,000 copies), Spanish
(2,700 copies), and French (3,000 copies), along with the addition of an Arabic edition (3,000 copies) and Russian
edition (2,700 copies).
Koreana is published quarterly and distributed to academic institutions, libraries, and cultural/artistic
organizations to countries around the world. In 2005, the featured themes of Koreana included: “Fortresses of
Korea,” “World Ceramic Biennale 2005,” “Dokdo,” and “National Museum of Korea.”
Fortresses of Korea
(Spring )
Suwon Hwaseong Fortress:
Monument to Korea’s
Architectural Expertise
● Notable Characteristics of
Korean Fortresses
● Mountain Fortresses: The Front
Line of Korean Defense
● Town Walls Create a Safe
Haven for the Populace
● Korean Literature: “A Journey
to Mujin”(Author: Kim Sung Ok)
●
World Ceramic Biennale 2005
(Summer)
Gwangju: Home of Korea’s
Brilliant Ceramic Culture
● World Ceramic Biennale 2005:
Cultural, Sensual and
Educational Experience
● Korean Ceramics Seek to
Capture the Essence of Nature
● Contemporary Trends of
Korea’s Ceramic Arts
● Korean Literature: “The Tale of
Kim Takbo”(Author: Yi Mun Gu)
●
Dokdo
(Autumn)
Geology and Formation of Dokdo
Island
● What Is the Controversy Over
Dokdo All About?
● Dokdo Island Dispute and
International Law
● Dokdo’s Significance to the
Korean People
● Korean Literature: “Evening
Game”(Author: O Chong Hi)
●
Korea Focus
The Korea Foundation publishes Korea Focus, a bimonthly journal consisting of
English translations of selected articles on the politics, diplomacy, economy, society,
and culture of Korea, which were carried by Korean print media, as well as various
essays and academic papers. In 2005, 7,500 copies of each issue were published and
distributed to academic institutions, research institutes, libraries, and cultural/social
organizations abroad. The issues included commentaries on the Dokdo issue, regional
cooperation in Northeast Asia, Korea’s energy policy, economic consequences of
Korea’s aging society, financial policies and future direction, and job-creation efforts.
National Museum of Korea
(Winter)
National Museum of Korea
New Features of the National
Museum of Korea
● Striving for the Essence of
Korean Architecture
● Korea’s New National
Museum Opens Its Doors
● Korean Literature:
“A Washed Out Dream”
(Author: Son Chang Sop)
●
●
Korea Foundation Newsletter
The Korea Foundation Newsletter is published on a quarterly basis to provide
information about the Foundation’s recent activities and international exchange
efforts, in addition to featuring articles contributed by the Foundation fellows, Korean
gallery curators at foreign museums, and Korean studies scholars at institutions
abroad. Published in Korean (1,800 copies) and English (2,400 copies), it is distributed
to relevant organizations and individuals within and outside Korea.
【 Highlights of 2005 】
Issues
Columns
Contents
February
News Focus
Major Programs for 2005
May
Korean Studies Abroad
Korean Studies in Vietnam
Internet World
New Foundation Homepage
New Publications
Dictionary of Korean Art and Archaeology
News Focus
The Foundation Moves Forward with New Initiatives/ New Shift in International
Exchanges/ Opening of New Overseas Offices (Washington, D.C., Beijing)
KF Forum
On the Spot
New Publications
August
News Focus
On the Spot
Internet World
New Publications
November
News Focus
KF Forum
Korean Studies Abroad
On the Spot
Dokdo is Korean Territory
Starting Point for Internationalization of Research on Goguryeo History
“Modern and Contemporary Art in Korea,” the first volume in the Korean Culture Series
Corporate Support Critical to Promote Korean Studies Overseas
Korean Traditional Music Workshop - Valuable Investment in the Future
‘Arts of Korea’ Web site on Korean Artifacts Overseas
“Seowon - The Architecture of Korea’s Private Academies,” the second volume
in the Korean Culture Series/ Korean Language and Culture Zip
The Korea Foundation Cultural Center in Full Operation, Opening of Foundation
Offices in Moscow, Ho Chi Minh City, and Berlin
Hallyu: How Far Has It Come?
The Evolution and Status of Korean Studies in India
Asia-Pacific Weeks Berlin/ Future Leaders Forum : Korea-China-Japan 2005
Publication of Books on Korea
Fragrance of Korea
The Foundation published “Fragrance of Korea: The Ancient Gilt-Bronze Incense Burner of Baekje” to introduce
the brilliance and uniqueness of Korea’s traditional craftwork to readers worldwide. With an abundance of photos
and illustrations, this English-language catalog is the first-ever to exclusively feature a single Korean artifact, the
Gilt-Bronze Incense Burner of Baekje (National Treasure of Korea No. 287), which is acclaimed as the
consummate metal-craft masterpiece of ancient East Asia for its exquisite detail and formative beauty.
Developed in close cooperation with the National Museum of Buyeo, this publication is an especially valuable
resource for English language readers with vividly detailed images and insightful commentary. Narrative essays
have been contributed by Lee Nan young, Professor of Dong-A University; Wu Tung, Matsutaro Shoriki Curator
Emeritus of Asian Art, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; and Kim Jong Man, Chief Curator, Buyeo National Museum.
The Foundation published 2,000 copies, of which 1,650 have been distributed to some 568 institutions in 107
countries, including prominent galleries and museums in Korea and abroad, government agencies, and Korean
diplomatic missions.
Overview
Contents: Preface/Introduction/ The Lid of the Incense Burner/
The Bowl of the Incense Burner/
The Pedestal Stand of the Incense Burner/Essays
Number of pages: 138 (four colors/110 photo images and illustrations)
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Korean Culture Series
Under the Korean Culture Series, books are published to provide easily understandable and detailed information
about Korea’s culture and arts for general foreign readers. Of note, each of the nine volumes is being written by a
selected Korean specialist to enhance the accuracy and clarity of the descriptions and explanations, along with a
wealth of photos and illustrations for a better understanding by readers. The first two volumes of the series were
published in 2005: “Modern and Contemporary Art in Korea” and “Seowon: The Architecture of Korea’s Private
Academies.”
Modern and Contemporary Art in Korea (Korean Culture Series, Vol. 1)
Written by Kim Young Na, Professor of Seoul National University, this book discusses the development of Korean
art from the 19th century to the present day in a more comprehensive and systematic manner, as compared to the
handful of existing books on modern and contemporary Korean art. In particular, attention is focused on Korean
artists residing outside Korea, in an effort to describe how Korean diaspora has been reflected in art. There is also
a brief overview of the art of North Korea.
Overview
Author: Kim Young Na (Professor, Department of Archaeology and Art History, Seoul National University)
Contents: Introduction/
Colonial Modernity Contested/ The Spread of International Modernism/
Identity and Tradition Reconsidered/ Today’s Contemporary Korean Art/
The Other Half: Art in North Korea/ Epilogue
Number of pages: 110 (110 photo images and illustrations)
Size: 190×240mm
Publisher: Hollym
Seowon: The Architecture of Korea’s Private Academies (Korean Culture Series, Vol. 2)
In this book, Professor Lee Sang Hae provides a historical account of the construction process for a seowon, a kind
of institution-community facility for the teaching of Confucianism in rural areas, along with its architectural
features and ideological background. There is also detailed commentary on eight representative seowon facilities
situated in various regions of Korea, accompanied by 252 photos and illustrations.
Overview
Author: Lee Sang Hae (Professor, Department of Architecture, Sungkyunkwan University)
Contents: Foreword/What are seowon? (Confucian society and private academies of the Joseon period)/
Neo-Confucian worldview and seowon architecture/
Architecture of private academies/
Examples of seowon architecture/
Hallmarks of seowon architecture/
Map of seowon sites
Number of pages: 201 (252 photo images and illustrations)
Size: 190×240 mm
Publisher: Hollym
Support for Publication of Books on Korea
Thus far, the Foundation’s efforts to publish Korea-related books in foreign languages has been constrained by
the limited number of specialists in Korea who are available to engage in the writing of materials in non-Korean
languages. Consequently, a new Support for Publication of Books on Korea program was implemented in 2005, to
encourage the publication of books on Korea by Korea-related specialists and institutions outside of Korea. Last
year, program applicants, including publishing/media firms, submitted eight proposals, of which the Foundation
agreed to extend support for the publication of “Korean Traditional Landscape Culture” (Hollym) and “Korean
Cultural Symbols” (Discovery Media).
Reference Materials Distribution
To support the efforts of foreign scholars and specialists to conduct Korea-related research, the Foundation regularly
distributes relevant publications and audiovisual materials to overseas universities, libraries, research institutes, and
cultural/artistic organizations. In addition, under its Introductory Materials on Korea Program, non-academic
informational materials are provided to such regions as the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, where Korea is
seeking to heighten its presence and develop more cooperative relations.
Regular Distribution
Under this program, which is intended to supplement the research efforts of Korean studies scholars abroad, the
Foundation distributed 10,561 copies (234 titles) of books and 1,181 copies (27 titles) of audiovisual materials to
192 institutions in 42 countries. On an annual basis, the Foundation distributes a “Resources for Korean Studies”
bibliography of recently released Korea-related books and multimedia materials (in Korean and other languages),
from which leading universities, research institutes, libraries, and museums overseas submit requests for the
receipt of specific items.
Distribution by Request
Under this program, in 2005, the Foundation distributed 5,245 copies (3,606 titles) of books and 343 copies (225
titles) of audiovisual materials that had been requested by 113 institutions and organizations in 31 countries. By
region, the program materials were provided to recipients from North America (21 institutions of two countries),
Europe (51 institutions of 12 countries), and Asia (33 institutions of 10 countries).
Distribution of Introductory Materials on Korea
Thus far, the Foundation has not been able to support the development of Korean studies in all regions of the
world. Accordingly, a new program was launched to expand the distribution of reference materials on Korea to
regions, like the Middle East, Africa, Central/South America and Southeast Asia, where Korean studies activities
have only recently been undertaken. In 2005, this included the provision of 2,709 copies (217 titles) of books and
810 copies (39 titles) of audiovisual materials to 85 institutions in 53 countries. The Foundation compiles and
distributes an “Introductory Materials on Korea,” which lists non-academic reference materials related to Korea
(available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, and Chinese), to universities and relevant organizations in
these regions, from which program participants select requested items for distribution by the Foundation.
Program
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Number of Countries
Number of Institutions
Number of Titles / Copies
Regular Distribution
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192
261 / 11,742
Distribution by Request
31
113
3,831 / 5,588
Distribution of Basic Reference Materials
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256 / 3,519
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Korea Foundation
Cultural Center
Exhibitions and Performances
Cross-Cultural Interaction
Exhibitions and Performances
On September 1, 2005, the Korea Foundation Cultural Center was formally opened to serve as a permanent venue for the
presentation of international cultural exchange activities. The Center thus organizes and supports a variety of artistic events
and cultural activities, which are presented throughout the year to provide people in Korea with an opportunity to experience
various cultures from around the world and to help foreign residents better understand various aspects of Korean culture.
Exhibitions
The Center’s two galleries, with a combined area of about
660 square meters, are used to accommodate the exhibitions
organized by foreign embassies in Korea and international
exchange organizations, as well as the Korea Foundation,
which include the display of paintings, sculptures,
photography, installation works, and folk arts/crafts. From
August through December 2005, the Center staged 10
exhibitions that attracted some 7,700 visitors.
【 KF Cultural Center Exhibitions in 2005 】
Title
2005 World Children’s Book Festival
Mexico at the Beginning of the 20th Century
Centennial Photo Exhibition
Vietnam Traditional Costume and
Handicrafts Exhibition
Ho Chi Minh’s Prison Diary Rendered
in Korean Calligraphy
“Bulgaria-Distant and Close” Exhibition
of Bulgarian Contemporary Painters
Czech Comics and Arts
“Serbia-Land and People”
Photography Exhibition
Sonamu, Paris-Seoul Exhibition
“Russia: People and Nature” Photo Exhibition
Period/Venue
August 2-13
Galleries Nuri and Areum
August 18-30 Gallery Nuri
August 18-27
Gallery Areum
September 6-10
Gallery Nuri
September 5-15
Gallery Areum
September 22-October 1
Gallery Nuri
October 5-13 Gallery Areum
October 4-22
Gallery Nuri
November 28-December 15
Galleries Nuri and Areum
December 19-24 Gallery Nuri
Organizer
Canadian Embassy in Korea, Australian
Embassy in Korea, Inter Australia Co.
Mexican Embassy in Korea
The Overseas Korean Foundation, Asian and American
Institute of Dankook University
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Korea
Broadcasting Commission, Vietnamese Ministry of
Culture and Information, Korea Foundation
Organizing Committee for Ho Chi Minh’s Prison Diary
Calligraphy Exhibition
Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria
Embassy of the Czech Republic
Embassy of Serbia and Montenegro
Sonamu Association
Embassy of the Russian Federation, K-Tourist Co.
Performances
The Center staged the cultural performances by four individual artists and performing arts troupes at its galleries
and other venues, which were attended by 2,476 event-goers.
【 KF Cultural Center Performances in 2005 】
Title
Outdoor Concert of Korean Fusion
Music by Kang Eun Il’s Haegeum Plus
Vietnamese Folk Music and Dance
Performance
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Winter Concert with
Maestro Hwang Byung Ki
Concert of Philippine Choral Group,
A Cappella Manila
Dates
June 23
Seoul Museum of History (Garden)
September 7-11
Seoul Open Theater Jeongdong,
Changdong Theater,
Starstand Theater in Goyang
December 16
Hoam Art Hall
December 23
Gallery Areum, KF Cultural Center
Organizer
Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade,
Korea Broadcasting Commission,
Vietnamese Ministry of Culture and
Information, Korea Foundation
Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines,
Korea Foundation
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Movies
The Cultural Center offers full-length movies, which are regularly shown at its Cinema Room, every Monday,
Wednesday, and Saturday, for no admission charge. The movies include Korean films with English subtitles and
foreign films with Korean or English subtitles. During the second half of 2005, 232 visitors to the Center enjoyed
the film presentations. In addition to the regular viewings, special theme events are also offered, like last year’s
“Thai Film Show” and “Colombian Film Week,” which attracted 337 moviegoers.
Cross-Cultural Interaction
To broaden cross-cultural understanding and promote person-to-person interaction, the Center’s facilities are available
to host a variety of related activities and events, including seminars, lectures, and meetings of cultural exchange groups,
as well as Korean language instruction classes for foreign residents in Korea.
Seminars, Lectures, and Meetings
In addition to holding various events related to the Korea
Foundation at its seminar rooms and cinema room, the
Center’s facilities are made available for the seminars,
lectures, and meetings of international exchange
organizations and groups. During July-December 2005,
53 such events were held at the KF Cultural Center,
attended by 2,472 participants. Noteworthy activities
included the Symposium on Asian Art in the 20th
Century, UNESCO Asia-Pacific Regional Conference in
Preparation for the World Conference on Arts and
Education, symposium of Korea-Japan Solidarity 21,
seminar of the Korea-India Exchange Association, and a
meeting of the Council for Overseas Publishing Marketing.
Korean language Classes for Foreign Residents in Korea
At the seminar rooms of the Center, Korean language
classes are conducted on Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday evenings (7:00 to 9:00) various members of the
Korea Foundation volunteer network. The courses,
which include classes for beginner, intermediate, and
advanced students, and hangeul instruction, are open to
all foreign residents in Korea for free of charge. In the
second half of 2005, the classes were attended by some
1,218 foreigners.
Use of Seminar Rooms
The Center’s Seminar Rooms can be used for the regular and special meetings of various
international exchange organizations, groups with an interest in foreign or Korean culture,
and related social associations. The Seminar Rooms, with an 80-person capacity, is
equipped with a projector, screen, whiteboard, and audio system.
Library Resources
The Library of the Korea Foundation Cultural Center maintains a collection of books, CDs, and DVDs that includes Korean
language textbooks for foreigners and books on Korea’s culture and society, along with various informational materials
on foreign countries and cultures, some of which have been donated by foreign embassies in Korea.
Reference Materials
Printed Materials
● Korean language textbooks:
260 titles (520 copies)
● Books on Korean culture, history, and society:
5,700 titles (6,600 copies)
● Books on foreign country culture, history, and
geography: 2,000 titles (2,400 copies)
● Books published by international exchange
organizations: 70 titles
Multimedia Content
● Audiovisual materials on Korean culture:
● Audiovisual materials on foreign cultures:
70 CD titles, 50 DVD titles, and 190 video titles
40 CD titles, 20 DVD titles, and 60 video titles
Library Admission and Use of Resources
Everyone in Korea, foreigners and Koreans, is welcome to visit the Center and look over
the materials of the Library’s collection, which are available for short-term loan by anyone
who completes a simple membership-registration procedure. The Library also offers
Internet access for information searching and exchange-loan services, under which
various resources can be borrowed from other libraries.
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Internet Resources
The Korea Foundation maintains a variety of Web sites to provide access to a wealth of Korea-related
information for relevant individuals and organizations via the Internet.
In 2005, the Foundation expanded
the number of language options for
its homepage to six, with the
addition of Chinese, Japanese,
Spanish, and French to the existing
Korean and English versions. In
doing so, updated information on
the Foundation and its international
exchange efforts are now readily
available to a significantly wider
range of people throughout the
world.
In addition, several existing
resources - “Books on Korea,” which
includes information on Koreahttp://www.kf.or.kr
related publications; “Koreanists,” a
database of Korean studies scholars
and specialists; and “Arts of Korea,” a recently compiled source of information on the artworks of Korea
and Korean galleries of overseas museums - have been consolidated into the “Click Korea” Web site for
more convenient access by users.
In September 2005, to mark the formal opening of the Korea Foundation Cultural Center, which will
serve as a permanent venue for the presentation of cross-cultural exhibitions and performances, the
KF Cultural Center homepage was launched to provide up-to-date information on its various events
and activities.
As for Koreana, the Foundation’s periodical on Korean culture and arts, its Webzine format in now
available in five additional languages - Chinese, Spanish, French, Arabic, and Russian - along with
Korean and English. In 2006, Japanese and German versions will be provided as well.
Other Web sites maintained by the Foundation include “Korea Foundation Volunteer Network,” a
resource for the numerous individuals who contribute their time and effort so that the Foundation can
more smoothly implement its programs and activities, and Webzine formats of Korea Focus and the
Foundation Newsletter.
http://www.clickkorea.org
http://www.kfcenter.or.kr
http://www.koreana.or.kr
http://volunteer.kf.or.kr
http://newsletter.kf.or.kr
http://www.koreafocus.or.kr
Korea Foundation Overseas Offices
The Korea Foundation opened five overseas offices in 2005, in the United States, China, Germany,
Russia, and Vietnam, to facilitate the implementation of its international exchange programs through
the coordinated operation of a global network. In particular, the overseas offices are responsible for
fine-tuning the Foundation’s international exchange programs based on the local culture and
sentiments, while serving as liaison contacts between the Foundation and our program participants in
their respective country and region.
Washington, D.C. Office, U.S.
The Korea Foundation Washington, D.C. Office
Address: 1612 K Street NW, Suite 1201, Washington, D.C. 20006
Telephone: 1-202-419-3400
Beijing Office, China
The Korea Foundation Beijing Office
Address: The Embassy of the Republic of Korea
No. 3, 4th Avenue, East San Li Tun, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
Telephone: 86-10-6532-0602
Moscow Office, Russia
The Korea Foundation Moscow Office
St. Plyushchikha 56 Bldg. 1, Moscow, Russia
Telephone: 7-495-783-2749
Berlin Office, Germany
The Korea Foundation Berlin Office
SchUfer 89-91, 10785 Berlin, Germany
Telephone: 49-30-2606-5458
Ho Chi Minh Office, Vietnam
The Korea Foundation Ho Chi Minh City Office
Address: The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea
107 Nguyen Du St., District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
TEL: 84-8-824-2639
Washington, D.C.
Office, U.S.A.
Moscow Office,
Russia
Beijing Office, China
Ho Chi Minh Office,
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Berlin Office,
Germany
Organization·Finance
Board of Directors
Financial Summary (2005)
Board of Directors
The Korea Foundation’s Board of Directors, which examines and makes decisions on major issues related to the
Foundation’s activities, including the program plans and budget allocations, comprises three permanent members,
including the president of the Foundation, and five non-permanent members, who represent various sectors of Korean
society. The incumbent members of the Board of Directors of the Korea Foundation are as follows:
Permanent Members
Non-permanent Members (in alphabetical order)
Kwon In Hyuk, President
Moon Chung In
Ambassador for International Security
Kim Seung Eui, Executive Vice President
Yoo Chong Ha
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs
and Trade
Lee Se Ung
Chairman, Board of Directors, Seoul
Arts Center
Chang Myong Sue
Executive Director, The Hankook Ilbo
Hong Ra Hee
Director General, Leeum, Samsung
Museum of Art
Kim Hyeh Won, Executive Vice President
Grant Application Guidelines
Application for Support
Organizations and individuals seeking to receive Foundation support should apply by completing
the Korea Foundation application form.
Application Forms
Application forms are available from the Korea Foundation main office in Seoul, its overseas
offices, and Korean diplomatic missions overseas.
Application Deadline
Applications should be submitted to the Foundation no later than July 31 in order to be considered
for support in the following year.
Submission of Application Forms
Completed application forms can be sent directly to the Foundation or forwarded to the Foundation
via Korean diplomatic missions abroad.
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Financial Summary (2005)
(Unit: Won)
Revenues
Details
Expenditures
Amount
Details
1. Contributions for
International Exchange
15,970,231,264
1. Fund Management
- Foundation Operations
2. Current Transfer Income
37,204,665,851
2. Program Operations
- International Exchange
Digitalization
- Operation of Overseas Offices
3. Miscellaneous Income
4. Mature Funds
(Surplus Funds Withdrawn)
5. Balance Carried Over
Total
1,476,182,084
Amount
5,240,511,469
5,240,511,469
971,078,749
579,737,956
391,340,793
45,489,447,867
616,385,000
100,756,912,066
3. Support for Korean Studies Overseas
- Enhancement of
Korean Studies Programs
- Fostering of Korea-Related
Specialists
9,951,457,284
6,453,386,254
4. Intellectual Exchanges
- Personnel Exchanges
- Cultural Exchanges
- Publication and Reference
Materials Distribution
8,914,921,623
1,784,681,301
4,471,629,751
2,658,610,571
3,498,071,030
5. Support for Exchanges of
Overseas Koreans
11,300,000,000
6. Surplus Fund Account
64,378,942,941
Total
100,756,912,066
General Affairs and H.R. Management Department
President
Media Department
The Korea Foundation was established on December 30, 1991 (pursuant to the Korea Foundation Law),
to promote awareness and understanding of Korea throughout the global community and to enhance
Overseas Offices
goodwill and friendship worldwide through the implementation of a variety of international exchange
programs.
Auditor General (Non Permanent)
Contents
03 _Overview of Programs
04 _Message from the President
06 _Support for Korean Studies Overseas
Assistant Auditor
President
(02) 3463-6021/2
(02) 3463-5682
(02) 3463-6034
General Affairs and H.R.
(02) 3463-5762
(02) 3463-6033
Management Department
FAX
(02) 3463-5683
(02) 3463-5613
(02) 3463-5615
(02) 3463-5600
(02) 3463-5612
(02) 3463-6025
(02) 3463-6075/6
(02) 3463-5784
(02) 3463-6086
(02) 3463-5614
Media Department
(02) 3463-5684
(02) 3463-5763
Assistant Auditor
(02) 3463-5600
Washington, D.C. Office
1-202-419-3400
Beijing Office
86-10-6532-0602
12 _Support for Overseas Korean Language Education
15_Fellowships·Grants
23_Forums·Personnel Exchanges
Ho Chi Minh City Office
84-8-824-2639
30_Cultural Exchanges
Moscow Office
7-495-783-2749
36_Publications and Media
Berlin Office
49-30-2606-5458
42_Korea Foundation Cultural Center
48_Organization·Finance

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