Mailbox of peace

Epi logue Mai lbox of Peace 162 163 Korea Foundation & US Peace Corps KF COVID-19 Survival Box Gratitude Letter Col lection public diplomacy” in Korea, and it is growing thanks to the participation of all citizens. There are still many obstacles to building international trust, not only between North and South Korea but also among the major countries surrounding the Korean peninsula. However, we endeavor to make peace on the peninsula a reality, as well as to gain the unwavering trust of the international society through the power of public diplomacy, and to establish continuous human exchanges via international civil networks. In July of 2018, the KF moved its headquarters to Seogwipo on Jeju Island in accordance with a policy by the Korean government to distribute public agencies across different provinces. To fulfill the purpose of this relocation, we will continue to contribute to the development of Jeju, known as the “Island of World Peace,” and initiate even more diverse international exchange programs across Korea through the tripartite system comprised of the KF Headquarters in Jeju, the KF Global Center in Seoul, and the ASEAN Culture House in Busan. The KF will reaffirm its commitment to playing an even more effective leadership role in public diplomacy in the future. KF Programs and Activities Support for Korean Studies Overseas: Extends Support for Korean Studies Education and Research The Korea Foundation lays the infrastructure for Korean studies educa- tion and research at overseas universities through its support for the establishment of professorships and dispatch of visiting professors. To foster Korea specialists abroad, the Foundation offers fellowship and grant programs to facilitate research and language training of students and scholars in the humanities and social sciences, and organizes Korean studies workshops for non-Korean teachers involved in Korea-related ed- ucation. Global Networking: Builds Friendships and Avenues for Exchange Between Korea and the World The Foundation invites distinguished opinion leaders and next-generation leaders to Korea and conducts youth exchange programs to foster global friendships. The Foundation also organizes international conferences, in- cluding bilateral and multilateral forums, with the participation of various experts to discuss matters of mutual interest, and supports Korea-related research at policy-oriented research institutions abroad to create a global knowledge community. Through the operation of the Korea-Central Asia Cooperation Forum Secretariat, the Foundation initiates and supports fu- ture-oriented win-win partnerships with the five Central Asian nations. Support for Cultural Exchange: Brings Korea and the World Together Through Culture The Foundation organizes a variety of exhibitions and performances, in- cluding the Korea Festival, to introduce Korean arts and culture to people around the world. The Foundation extends support to museums abroad for their Korea-related exhibitions and education programs in order to provide international audiences with opportunities to experience Korean culture. Furthermore, the Foundation provides funding to establish and maintain curatorial positions on Korean art abroad. The Foundation also introduces the many faces of Korea to the world through its publications and media programs. Located in downtown Seoul, the Korea Foundation Global Center plays a key role in organizing international exchange events— including exhibitions, performances, film screenings, lectures, and public diplomacy projects—for all members of the Korean public. The ASEAN Cul- ture House (ACH), located in Busan, offers various programs and events to introduce ASEAN arts and culture within Korea and promote cooperation between the ten ASEAN countries and Korea.