Overview

In cooperation with the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant organizations at home and abroad, the Korea Foundation provides support to various arts and culture events hosted by Korean diplomatic missions abroad, thereby promoting cultural diplomacy and introducing Korean culture to the world.

Cultural Events Featuring Overseas Korean Artists

The Foundation extends support to Korean diplomatic missions abroad for their organization of various cultural events featuring Korean artists active abroad in such fields as traditional and contemporary music, dance and arts. Under the program, the Foundation contributes to making the richness of Korean arts and culture widely known to the world, providing Korean artists abroad with an opportunity to appear on the international stage.

Globalization of Korean Cuisine

With the aim of strengthening public diplomacy through the promotion of Korean food culture around the globe, the Korea Foundation cooperates with the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs in providing support to a variety of food-related activities hosted by Korean diplomatic missions abroad. Such activities include Korean food tasting events, cooking classes and cooking competitions. In conjunction with events to introduce Korean cuisine, traditional cultural events are also organized to increase understanding of and interest in Korean culture.