Korea

About Our Work in Korea

In Korea, we partner with government agencies, the private sector, and civil society in tackling key development challenges facing Asia and the Pacific, including inclusive growth, gender equality, and climate action. We support the strengthening of Korea’s role as a development partner, model for successful development, and respected voice in regional diplomacy, and we facilitate Korean entities’ and experts’ engagement in regional cooperation. 

Country Overview

Contact Information

Kyungjin Song

Country Representative, Korea

Address and Contact

7th Floor, Bunam Building 447 Samil-daero, Jongno-gu
Seoul, Korea 03148

[email protected]

+82 (2) 732-2044

What We Do

Energizing South Korea’s inclusive growth

Entrepreneurship development is key to promoting inclusive economic growth in South Korea.

Based on findings from Asia Foundation surveys of entrepreneurs, we supported over 370 entrepreneurs, including women and other groups that face structural barriers, with a comprehensive business support program. The program strengthened the entrepreneurial mindset and enabled participants’ better access to markets, finance, and networks.

Our work on Inclusive Growth

Enabling more effective international development cooperation

South Korea’s transition from a recipient to a donor country has raised global anticipation for the country’s strengthened role in the international development landscape.

In response, The Asia Foundation facilitated Korea’s engagement in international development cooperation by tackling and responding to pressing issues in Asia and the Pacific. The efforts include providing capacity-building programs for over 1,500 development professionals and practitioners across the Asia-Pacific region, and channeling Korean government resources to enhance women’s empowerment and inclusive economic growth in the region.

Our work in International Cooperation