The Korean Information Service (KOIS)
Established in 1971 under the Ministry of Culture and Information to foster international understanding of Korean culture and government policies. Coordinates the work of 32 information and cultural officials working in 19 countries, and operates 6 Korean Culture and Information Centers abroad. [en, ko]
Established in 2005, the Arts Council Korea continues the activities and organization of the Korean Culture and Arts Foundation, with a more specialized and diversified support system for arts. [en, ja, ko]
Asia-Pacific Regional Centre of the Culturelink Network
Established in 1997 by the Korean National Commission for UNESCO as the focal point of Culturelink Network (IRMO) in the Asia-Pacific region. Goals: enhancing co-operation in research and cultural development by linking research, information and documentation centres. [en]
The mission of the Foundation is to contribute to better understanding of Korea in the international community and to promote international friendship by carrying out various exchange activities between the Republic of Korea and foreign countries: support for Korean studies overseas, cultural exchange, personnel exchange, publication and reference materials distribution. [en, ko]
Korea Unesco Cultural Exchange Services (KUCES)
Established in 1997 by the Korean National Commission for UNESCO (KNCU), it offers various educational and cultural programs that aim to foster positive interaction between foreign residents in Korea and Korean nationals. Address: Rm. 1007, 10th fl. UNESCO House, 50-14 Myong-dong 2-ga Chung-gu, Seoul 100-022 [en, ko]
The Korean Culture and Arts Foundation
Non-profit cultural organization established in 1973 to preserve and encourage the national cultural heritage, to support research and creative activities in all artistic fields, to promote Korean culture abroad, and to contribute to artistic exchange with other countries. Restructured and renamed Arts Council Korea in 2005.
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Ministry Of Culture and Tourism
Official website. Introductory texts, information, historical overviews, incl.: fine arts, painting, sculpture, crafts, architecture, ornamental patterns, museums, cultural heritage. Regional information, day to day culture, festivals, duties of the ministry, addresses, etc. [en, ja, ko, zh]
The Samsung corporation's cultural foundation. Fields of activity, among others: collections of traditional and contemporary art (Ho-Am Art Museum, Samsung Museum of Modern Art, Rodin Gallery), restoration, educational and sponsorship programs, international dissemination of Korean art and culture, etc. [en, ko]
Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture (SFAC)
Promotes the arts and culture of Seoul in the world as well as the presence of other cultures in the city. Supports artists, groups, institutions in the city. Organizes and supports international cultural activities in Seoul. [en, kr]