National Research Foundation of Korea


The National Research Foundation of Korea was established in 2009 as a merger of Korea Science and Engineering Foundation, Korea Research Foundation, and Korea Foundation for International Cooperation of Science and Technology. The Korea Research Foundation is a grant organization supported by the South Korean Ministry of Culture and Tourism. It provides support for research into new theories for the advancement of science, the arts, and the Korean culture in general. It also supports overseas research into Korean studies. The Foundation was first established in 1981. Its offices are located in 25 Heolleung-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul and 201 Gajeong-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon.

Budget

7 directorates, 17 divisions, 21 offices, 44 teams, 1 TF

Main Activities