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Korean Cultural Centers (Korean: 한국문화원; Hanja: 韓國文化院) are non–profit institutions aligned with the government of South Korea that aim to promote Korean culture and facilitate cultural exchanges.
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| Founded | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Korean Culture and Information Service |
| Type | Cultural institution |
| Focus | Korean culture |
Area served | Worldwide |
Starting from 2009, the Korean Culture and Information Service began setting up Korean Cultural Centers around the world.
The centers are run by the Korean Culture and Information Service, a subdivision of South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.[1]
Initiatives
As part of efforts to introduce and spread interest in diverse aspects of Korean culture, the centers have organized many programs under the categories of arts, music, literature, film and cuisine.[2]
South Korea
As of 2024, there are 37 Korean Cultural Centers in 30 countries.[3]
Asia-Pacific
Europe
Americas
Argentina – Buenos Aires
Brazil – São Paulo
Canada – Ottawa
Mexico – Mexico City
United States
- Washington D.C.
- Los Angeles
- New York City
Middle East and Africa
Egypt – Cairo
Nigeria – Abuja
South Africa – Pretoria
Turkey – Ankara
United Arab Emirates – Abu Dhabi
- Korean Cultural Centers
Korean Cultural Center in Indonesia
Korean Cultural Center in London
Korean Cultural Center in Turkey
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