| Academic Bodies, Foundations and Korean Studies Organisations
Academy of Korean Studies
www.aks.ac.kr/eng_home/main/main.asp
The Academy of Korean Studies was founded in 1978 with the purpose of establishing in-depth research on the essence of Korean culture. To achieve this aim, The Academy has devoted itself to identifying and interpreting traditional Korean culture, defining the academic identity of Korean Studies, and cultivating able scholars with global perspectives and values that will be indispensable in the 21st century.
Association for Asian Studies
www.aasianst.org/
The Association for Asian Studies (AAS)—the largest society of its kind, with approximately 7,000 members worldwide—is a scholarly, non-political, non-profit professional association open to all persons interested in Asia. It seeks through publications, meetings, and seminars to facilitate contact and an exchange of information among scholars to increase their understanding of East, South, and Southeast Asia. It counts among its members scholars, business people, diplomats, journalists, and interested lay persons.
Association for Korean Studies in Europe
www.akse.uni-kiel.de/
The Association for Korean Studies in Europe (AKSE) is the main scholarly society for Korean studies in greater Europe. Its objectives are to stimulate and co-ordinate academic Korean studies in all countries of Europe, and to contribute to the spread of knowledge of Korea among a wider public. Founded in 1977, AKSE holds regular scholarly conferences and publishes an annual Newsletter.
British Association for Korean Studies
http://www.baks.org.uk/index.html
The British Association for Korean Studies (BAKS) exists to promote the study and understanding of Korea in the United Kingdom. It issues an online Newsletter, organizes conferences and workshops, and assists in providing information about Korea to members and non-members. It maintains an electronic discussion list. Membership is open to all those concerned with Korea in education, business, and the public services, as well as members of the general public.
Daesan Foundation
www.daesan.org
The Daesan Foundation was founded under the auspices of the Kyobo Life Insurance Co., Ltd with the aim of fostering Korea’s national culture and globalizing Korean literature.
English Programme in Korea (EPIK)
epik.knue.ac.kr/sub3/sub3_1.asp
EPIK, which is affiliated to the Korean Ministry of Education, was established in 1995 with the mandate to improve the English speaking abilities of students and teachers in Korea, to develop cultural exchanges, and to reform teaching methodologies in English. EPIK extends an invitation to responsible, enthusiastic native speakers of English who are motivated to share their knowledge with students and teachers with the aim of cultivating open-minded and well-rounded Korean individuals capable of advancing Korea in this age of information and globalization.
The International Council on Korean Studies
www.icks.org/
The International Council on Korean Studies (ICKS) is a non-profit and non-partisan organization dedicated to the advancement of Korean studies and related academic and professional activities in the United States and abroad through conferences, seminars, publications, and other relevant activities. .
Korea Foundation
www.kf.or.kr
The Korea Foundation is an independent association affiliated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and is supported by public funding and private donations. It was established in 1991 with the aim of enhancing Korea’s image and reputation in the world through the promotion of various academic and cultural exchange programmes.
Korea Foundation List of Koreanists
www.clickkorea.org/koreanists/
KOREANISTS is an online database of scholars in the field of Korean Studies and of Korea-related professionals around the world.
Korea Journal
www.ekoreajournal.net/
The Korea Journal (ISSN 0023-3900) was founded as an English journal in 1961 with the ultimate aim of globally promoting all facets of Korean Studies. It appeared as a monthly until 1990, then became a quarterly publication and, more importantly, made a concentrated effort to become an academic journal. In the beginning, the Korea Journal primarily focused on the introduction of traditional Korean culture to the world, but has recently shifted its focus by becoming a medium for intellectual dialogue and exchange between Korean and foreign scholars in the field of Korean Studies. The Journal includes articles, debates, book reviews and book notes.
Korea Research Foundation
www.krf.or.kr
Korea Research Foundation executes programmes the enhance the research standards of the academic field in general by supporting and nurturing academic activities such as research, domestic/international academic exchanges and cooperation, fostering academic research foundations and new researchers.
Korea Web
koreaweb.ws
Frank Hoffman’s Korean studies portal with links to areas Korea-related databases and library collections, the Korean Studies Review and the Korean Studies Internet Discussion List.
Korea Web – Associations and Forums
koreaweb.ws/2_associations.html
A comprehensive list of and web links for Korea-related associations and forums.
Republic of Korea Official Website
www.korea.net/
A website run by the Korean Overseas Information Service, containing a wealth of information on all aspects of contemporary Korea.
Anglo-Korean Society
http://anglokoreansociety.org.uk
The Society was founded in 1956 to foster friendship between the UK and the Republic of Korea, and its primary objective is to bring together all those in the UK who are interested in Korean matters. The Society provides opportunities for contacts between British nationals and Koreans living in Britain, and acts as a forum for social and cultural exchange in an environment of friendship and understanding
Royal Asiatic Society, Korea Branch
www.raskb.com/
The Korea Branch of the RAS was born in June 1900, when 17 men from three countries (Germany, Great Britain, and America) met to form a branch of the Royal Asiatic Society of London. From October 1900, the year the Society was founded, the RAS began publishing its annual Transactions, which is available in a complete set of reprints and originals from the RAS-KB. The RAS also sponsors the publication of numerous books on Korean topics every year and currently conducts lecture meetings twice monthly in Seoul. Experts in various fields speak on a wide range of topics.
University of Hawaii at Manoa Library – Korea Collection Internet Resources.
www.hawaii.edu/asiaref/korea/internet.htm
Business
Federation of Korean Industries (FKI)
www.fki.or.kr/Main.aspx
The official website of the FKI, Korea’s largest and most influential business association.
Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI)
www.g77tin.org/krccihp.html
The official website of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI)
Korea International Trade Association (KITA)
global.kita.net/
The official website of the Korea International Trade Association (KITA), a key agency representing and promoting South Korea’s trade interests.
Culture and Arts
Association for Korean Music Research
www.akmr.org
The Association for Korean Music Research (AKMR), which was founded in 1995, is an international community of scholars and performers devoted to promoting, exchanging, and advancing the in-depth study of Korean music as a distinctive cluster of traditions.
National Centre for Korean Traditional Performing Arts
www.ncktpa.go.kr
The National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts traces its roots all the way back to the Eumseongseo, the Silla Dynasty's Royal Institute of Music, over fourteen hundred years ago. This institute continues to honour the mandate to preserve the numerous art works that have originated from Korea during its five thousand year history, as well as many East Asian art traditions that deeply reflect the spirit of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Zen. In addition, it actively promotes and supports the birth and rebirth of many contemporary creative works, some of which will become the traditional arts of tomorrow.
Embassies
Republic of Korea Embassy (Britain)
www.koreanembassy.org.uk
The official website of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in London.
Republic of Korea Embassy (Germany)
www.koreaemb.de
The official website of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Berlin.
Republic of Korea Embassy (United States)
www.koreaembassy.org
The official website of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Washington DC.
Government (South Korea)
Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF)
www.maf.go.kr/index.jsp
The official website of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF).
Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy
english.mocie.go.kr/language/eng/main.jsp
The official website of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy (MOCIE).
Ministry of Finance and Economy (MOFE)
english.mofe.go.kr
The official website of the Ministry of Finance and Economy (MOFE).
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT)
www.mofat.go.kr/mofat/index.jsp
The official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT).
Ministry of Unification
www.unikorea.go.kr/en
The official website of the Ministry of Unification.
President’s Office
www.president.go.kr/
The official website of the South Korean President’s Office.
South Korean Government Website – Main Portal
www.egov.go.kr/main?a=AH010MainApp
The main portal of the South Korean Government website with links to Departments, Ministries and other government agencies.
International Organisations
Korean National Commission for UNESCO
www.unesco.or.kr/eng/ekncu/foundation.html
The Korean National Commission for UNESCO, which was founded on 30 January 1954, is actively working to do its utmost to further strengthen existing cooperative relationships with its stakeholders at the national, regional, and international levels and to take its share of responsibility in pursuing the goals of UNESCO in the Korean context. As a focal point, the Korean National Commission for UNESCO is also committed to creating partnerships and to networking with not only governments, and other international and intergovernmental organizations, but also with civil society and the private sector.
Media
Chosun Ilbo Digital
english.chosun.com/
Online English language version of one of Korea’s major daily newspapers.
Digital Han’guk’ak (in Korean)
koreandb.kdaq.empas.com/
JoongAng Daily
joongangdaily.joins.com/
Online English language version of one of Korea’s major daily newspapers.
Korea Economic Daily
english.hankyung.com/
Online English language version of one of Korea’s business newspapers.
Korea Herald
www.koreaherald.co.kr/
Online version of one of Korea’s leading English language daily newspapers.
Yonhap News
english.yonhapnews.co.kr/
One of Korea’s most important news agencies
Non-Government Organisations (NGOs)
Federation of Korean Trade Unions (FKTU)
www.fktu.or.kr/
Korea’s largest trade union organisation.
Green Korea
www.greenkorea.org/english
One of Korea’s most important environment organisations.
Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU)
kctu.org/
Korea’s second largest trade union organisation.
National Agricultural Co-operative Federation (NACF)
www.nonghyup.com/eng/index.jsp
Korea’s largest farmers association.
North Korea
Korean Central News Agency (North Korea)
www.kcna.co.jp/index-e.htm
The main news agency of the North Korean Government.
Nautilus Institute for Security and Sustainability
www.nautilus.org
Discussion and analysis on North Korea
North Korea (DPRK) Government Website
www.korea-dpr.com
The main portal of the North Korean Government website.
North Korea Zone
www.nkzone.org/nkzone/
Discussion and information exchange website on North Korea.
People’s Korea
210.145.168.243/pk
Website for English language press of North Korea
Aidan Foster-Carter’s website
www.aidanfc.net
The website of one of the world’s eminent experts on North Korea, and Korea generally.
Research Institutes
Institute of Foreign Affairs and National Security (IFANS)
www.ifans.go.kr/index.jsp
The official website of the Institute of Foreign Affairs and National Security (IFANS). IFANS serves as the Korean Foreign Ministry's centre for developing Korea's mid- to long-term foreign policy and the training of its diplomats.
Korea Development Institute
www.kdi.re.kr/kdi_eng/main.jsp
The official website of the Korea Development Institute (KDI), an influential think-tank within the government’s network of research institutes.
Korea Institute for International Economic Policy
www.kiep.go.kr/eng/
The Korea Institute for International Economic Policy was founded in 1990 as a government-funded economic research institute. KIEP advises the Korean government on all major international economic policy issues and also serves as a repository for information on Korea’s international economic polices.
Korea Rural Economic Institute (KREI)
www.krei.re.kr/KREI/english/
The Korea Rural Economic Institute (KREI) aims to support the establishment of agricultural policies to foster the development of agricultural and forestry technology in order to increase farm incomes, and agriculture and forestry competitiveness
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