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History

KOFICE's Journey

Since its establishment, KOFICE has contributed to the promotion of Korean culture by engaging in various activities to revitalize the Korean Wave (Hallyu).

With core values of ‘Cooperation and Communication,’ ‘Mutual Understanding,’ and ‘Inclusive Growth,’ we will serve as the foundation for realizing international cultural exchange with people around the world.

KOFICE
2021 ~ Now
2025.09

Awarded Grand Prize in the department of citizen participation PR at the Korea Public PR Awards

2025.06

Establishment of the Hallyu Research Archive

2024.09

Inauguration of the 3rd Director Park Chang Sik

2023.12

Foundation Awarded Grand Prize in the Category of Public Brand Recommendation (Cultural Department)

2021.04

Inauguration of the 2nd Director Jung Gil Hwa

2018 ~ 2012
2018.02

Designation of a Dedicated Organization (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism)
based on Article 12 of the International Cultural Exchange Promotion Act

2018.01

Inauguration of the First Director Kim Yong Rak

Institution Renamed to Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange

2016.03

Inauguration of the 6th Chairman Kwak Young Jin

2015.06

Designation of Public Service Organizations

2012.12

Conduction of the First HallyuNOW Seminar

2012.08

Inauguration of the 5th Chairman Lee Pal Sung

2009 ~ 2003
2009.12.

Institution Renamed to Korea Foundation for Korean Cultural Exchange

Business/Consignment Agencies Entering Overseas Markets
(Article 11-7 of the Framework Act on the Promotion of Cultural Industries)

2009.07.

Inauguration of the 4th Chairman Kim Young Hoon

2008.12

Publishment of Hallyu Edition

2006.05

Reappointment of the 3rd Chairman Shin Hyun Taek

Institution Renamed to Korea Foundation for International Culture Exchange

2003.11

Inauguration of the 2nd Chairman Shin Hyun Taek

2003.06

Korea Foundation for Asian Culture Exchange Corporation Establishment Permitted

Inauguration of the First Chairman Suh Hye Duk