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 economic growth, women's empowerment, and climate resilience. 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.
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News from Korea
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What We Do
Energizing South Korea’s growth
Entrepreneurship development is key to promoting 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.
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 economic growth in the region.
Recent Publications
Korea
What a Clean Energy Future Demands: A Massive Shift in Critical Minerals and Global Supply Chains
Promoting Women’s Entrepreneurship in Korea
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Staff in Korea
Mission-driven and multidisciplinary, our staff bring a broad range of talents and backgrounds to their work every day.
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Eun-hye Han
External Relations Officer, Korea
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Jaemyung Lee
Associate Program Officer, Korea
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Kyoungsun Lee
Program Officer, Korea
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Kyungjin Song
Country Representative, Korea
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Sunmee Lee
Senior Program Officer, Korea
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Yongbai Cho
Associate Director, Korea
