The Ministry of Foreign Affairs received a report from the Korea Foundation for International Exchange on January 9th regarding the foundation’s 2026 work direction and key tasks. Minister Cho Hyun praised the foundation for its contributions to enhancing awareness of Korea and building a global human network through various international exchange projects, and urged the foundation to continue its responsible work in line with the Lee Jae-myung administration’s national tasks.
Minister Cho emphasized the importance of the foundation’s role in spreading the K-Initiative and strengthening public diplomacy, requesting active efforts to diversify and innovate in regions and fields to promote K-culture and the Korean language.
Song Ki-do, chairman of the Korea Foundation for International Exchange, presented the foundation’s key tasks for 2026, including the spread of Korean studies based on foreign policy, strengthening the training of next-generation Korean experts, policy communication and solidarity supporting practical diplomacy centered on national interests, linking various entities such as youth and regions, and expanding customized public diplomacy for major diplomatic events.
During the report, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the foundation had in-depth discussions on the foundation’s role in spreading the Korean language and Korean studies, strengthening and expanding international cooperation networks, and securing a sustainable public diplomacy foundation through the stabilization of international exchange contributions. The foundation also reported on its management performance and measures taken on major external issues, and expressed its commitment to continuously seek development directions for strengthening organizational operation and management systems, and enhancing communication efforts with the public.