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Australia-Korea Foundation
AKF
1992 – present
Non-statutory bilateral foundation that funds people-to-people links between Australia and the Republic of Korea, administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
How it came into existence
Established by executive decision of the Keating government in 1992 as a non-statutory body within the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Main functions
- Grants for Australia-Korea exchanges
- Education and Korean studies programs
- Cultural and media exchanges
- Business and community links
Where it sits
In the portfolio of Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
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Sources
Primary sources
- Australian Government Organisations Register (Department of Finance, data.gov.au) (listed from 11 December 2014 to the latest release (30 June 2026))
Some dates or links for this organisation are not fully confirmed. Corrections are welcome.