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Korea Foundation Activities

Support for Korean Studies Activities and Research Institutes Overseas
The Foundation supports various activities－such as Korea-related research, conferences, and the publications of research institutes and international exchange organizations overseas－in order to contribute to the enhancement of mutual understanding and friendship between Korea and foreign countries. The beneficiaries from mid-February to mid-May are listed below.

Country
Organization
Program
U.S.A. IIE “Industrial Policy in an Era of Globalization”(research and publication)
AEI Korea-related research, publication, etc.
Pacific Forum CSIS “Anti-Americanism in Korea: Closing Perception Gaps” lecture series
Germany University of Regensburg Establishment of Korean Studies professorship
Tubingen University Korean language courses
Goettingen State and University Library Employment of librarian staff for Korean collection
Ruhr-University Bochum Retro-computerization of Korean collection
Russia Moscow State University Development of materials for KFL
St. Petersburg State University Programs in Korean Language and Culture Center
Institute for Contemporary International Studies, The Russian Diplomatic Academy “Korean Civilization: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow”colloquium
Turkey Ankara University Korean language courses
China Peking University Publication of collected papers on Korean Studies
Fudan University Publication of collected papers on Korean Studies and Korean Studies courses
Mongolia National University of Mongolia Writing Korean language textbooks
Indonesia Gadjah Mada University Korean language courses


The 10th Korea-U.K. Forum
The Foundation supported the 10th Korea-U.K. Forum in Seoul on April 25-26. Attended by a number of experts in various walks of life from the two countries, the meeting explored ways to stimulate exchanges between Korea and the U.K.

Next-generation Leaders from CIS Visit Korea
Through invitations from the Foundation, five next-generation leaders from the CIS region (former Soviet republics) visited Korea from March 4-11, 2003 to broaden their understanding of Korea and its culture. During their stay in Korea, they visited relevant organizations and talked with senior officials about ways to improve and increase exchanges between Korea and their respective countries.

Invitation Program
Name
Date
Position
Shireen M. Mazari Apr. 4-8 Director General, Institute for Strategic Studies, Pakistan
G. K. Chadha Apr. 14-22 Vice-Chancellor, Jawaharlal Nehru University
James E. Hoare Apr. 19-27 First U.K. Ambassador to DPRK
Susan Pares Apr. 19-27 Korean Studies scholar, U.K.
Saud Al Riyami Apr. 21-26 President, Sultan Quaboos University, Oman
Abbott Gleason Apr. 25-May 2 Keeney Prof. of History, Brown University, U.S.A.
Dan Kyram Apr. 27-May 4 Deputy Director General for Culture and Scientific Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Israel
Andriy O. Fialko Apr. 27-May 5 Diplomatic Advisor to the President, Ukraine
George Psacharopoulos Apr. 28-May 3 Professor, Dept. of Education Economics, Greece
Kiril Gotzev May 1-7 Director General, Bulgarian National Television
Henri F. H. Dijkstal May 19-26 Former President of Liberal-Democratic Party, The Netherlands
Iftikhar-ul Awwal May 19-25 Director-General, Bangladesh National Museum
Rachid Benmokhtar May 22-28 President, Al-Akhawayn Universiy, Morocco




Support for International Events
The Foundation extended financial support to Professor Park Jeong-hae of the Academy of Korean Studies, who participated in the 2003 AAS Annual Meeting held in New York between March 27-30. The Foundation also gave financial support to Professor Han Seung-uk of Keimyung University, who participated in the 2003 AKSE Annual Meeting held in Rome between April 9-13.

Korean Rock Musical Performed at Hong Kong Arts Festival
Korea’s rock musical, “Line 1,” was performed, with support from the Foundation, at the Hong Kong Arts Festival held from March 6 through March 8 at APA Lyric Theater. “Line 1” was the sole Asian musical work performed in the festival, excluding performances by Chinese and Hong Kong citizens. Of note, the three performances of the rock musical were fully booked, illustrating the international community’s growing interest in Korea’s art. The performances are believed to have stimulated curiosity in Korea’s modern history and Seoul as well. “Line 1” was written and directed by Kim Min-gi of Hakchon Theater.

Support of Ballet Performance in France
The Universal Ballet, one of Korea’s best ballet troupes, toured France from March 2 through March 21. In three cities, Tours, Cannes and Paris, the Universal Ballet staged a Korean traditional play, “Shim Chung,” and the western classic “Romeo & Juliet.” The Foundation extended financial support for the performances.
Since its founding in 1984, the Universal Ballet has staged more than 1,200 performances in and out of Korea, gaining fame and recognition worldwide. At the same time, it has played a significant role in the advancement of Korean ballet. Of note, the troupe performed successfully in three major U.S. opera theaters in 2001.

Refurbished Korean Gallery Reopens at Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, the largest U.S. museum devoted to Asian art, reopened on March 20 after eight years of renovation. The Korean gallery of the museum was also reopened after being refurbished and expanded. The new Korean gallery, which is divided into three sections, is 1.6 times larger than the previous one, and holds diverse s of Korean art according to their historical significance.
The museum was the first non-Asian museum to establish an independent Korean art section in 1989. It is the only American museum in which a native Korean Curator, Dr. Kumja Paik Kim, manages roughly 700 pieces of Korean art. As such, this museum has hosted a variety of programs and special exhibitions featuring Korean art and culture, thereby promoting Korean art and culture among the American public. The Korea Foundation has supported the establishment of an independent Korean art department and various events organized by the museum since 1991.
The Foundation also has provided assistance for the establishment of the new Korean gallery since 2001, and to commemorate this support, the museum named the third exhibition room as the “The Korean Foundation Gallery.”

Korean Culture Program (KCP) for Foreign Residents in Korea
The Foundation invited the International Sejong Soloists (ISS) to perform in Seoul in March as part of its efforts to introduce Korean culture to foreigners living in Korea. The concert was, held on March 28 at the HOAM Art Hall. Invited to the event were some 600 foreign nationals, including diplomats posted to Korea, businessmen and school teachers. The ISS performed a host of well-known songs, including Pablo Sarasate's Zigeunerweisen" and J.S. Bach’s orchestral suite, “Air on G .” The ISS also performed Hong Nan-pa’s “Boatman’s Song,” which drew much applause from the foreign audience.

Support of International Women's Festival
The Foundation provided financial support for "The International Festival of Women in Music Today," which took place in Seoul from April 8 through 12, organized by the Korean Society of Women Composers and IAWM (International Alliance for Women in Music). The music festival featured 70 musical pieces from 22 countries. Among the prominent composers present at the five-day event were Ellen Taffee Zwillich, who won the Pulitzer Award in the field of music, and globally acclaimed Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho. A number of songs composed by Korean composers were also introduced.
A lecture by Shulamit Ran, the 1991 Pulitzer winner for music, drew a great deal of attention from musicians around the world over. There were also seminars with the theme, “Music for Women.”

Korean Pianist Performs in Latin and South America
Pianist Kim Geum-bong, a professor at Yonsei University in Seoul, performed in Peru and Costa Rica with financial support from the Foundation. On April 20 and 22, Kim performed Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, “The Emperor,” at the theater of the National Museum of Peru, along with the Peruvian national symphony orchestra. The theater was fully booked for the two days. On April 24, Kim performed alone in Costa Rica, also demonstrating Korea’s musical talent. Her performances in the two countries are believed to have enhanced Korea’s image there.

Scholarships for Students Involved in Korean Studies
The Foundation has provided scholarships to 18 Korean graduate students specializing in Korea Studies during the first semester of the 2003 academic year, as part of its program to foster next-generation Korean Studies scholars. Nine recipients are from Seoul National University, six from Yonsei University and three from Korea University. Also, 16 scholars from nine countries were in Korea under the Fellowship for Field Research Program to advance their studies in Korean culture and art as of the end of April this year. Moreover, 53 graduate-level students from 27 countries are actively participating in Korean language training in Korea.

Support for Korean Poet’s Participation in Rumanian Festival
The Foundation funded travel expenses for former ambassador and poet Ko Chang-soo, who has been writing poems since 1966, to the International Festival of Poetry “Lucian Blaga” (May 8-9). This festival is held in the city of Cluj-Napoca in Rumania to commemorate Rumanian poet and philosopher Lucian Blaga (1895-1961). The festival committee invites foreign poets every year, and organizes symposiums and poetry readings. In joining this poetry festival, Ko Chang-soo had the opportunity to introduce Korean poetry to Rumanians. He was invited for the publication of his poetry book, Between Sound and Silence, which was translated into Rumanian and awarded the Grand Prize of the year.

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