1 Scholarship Programme

The EKF Scholarship Programme for South Korean students was established in 2003 to promote Europe as an academic centre. EKF supports South Korean students with excellent academic records, who wish to undertake their graduate studies in Europe, either by supporting students' living expenses or by tuition fee reductions. The 2008 Programme is sponsored by DIAGEO Korea.

2 Cine-Cafe

Cine-Cafe aims at bringing Korean culture to foreigners living in Seoul, and screens monthly Korean movies with English subtitles. Light snacks and beverage are included in the price. Screenings are followed by a discussion about the movie, and Cine-Cafe tries to invite cinema professionals and specialists to participate to the discussion. As an added incentive, all proceeds from the Cine-Cafe are donated to Motungii Shwimpteo, a shelter for young women in Bucheon.

3 2008 Seoul Traditional Artist Awards

As one of EKF's main annual events, EKF holds its 2nd Seoul Traditional Artist Awards, following the successful edition of 2007. This event is a celebration of corporate social responsibility efforts to strengthen mutual cooperation and support in preserving and developing the tradition of intangible cultural assets designated by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. Participating European companies supports one or more Korean cultural assets.

4 21c Korean Music Project

This September, EKF and EUCCK will hold a joint project with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST), inviting the Minister, to discover and promote young Korean music composers for Korean traditional music, combined with modern style. This is a project that will be held annually and EKF is looking for sponsors who are interested in supporting the "World Music Award" among other 6 award categories.

5 Filpino Bazaar

The Filipino Bazaar will take place on Sunday 1st of June in Seoul downtown. Co-organized with 5 associations of Filipinos living in Korea, this bazaar will consist of sales of second-hand products and sales of Filipino groceries and food. All the proceeds from the bazaar will be shared between all participating associations to fund their charity activities.

6 Charity Auction

EKF is currently receiving art donations from Korean painters. These beautiful art pieces will be put into auction in autumn 2008. All the proceeds for auction will be used to sponsor Korean NGOs helping underprivileged children and children suffering from dyslexia. Artists are welcome to donate their pieces to this very philanthropic event.

7 International Youth Soccer Tournament

Following the success of the 2005 edition, EKF is planning to organize a second International Youth Football Tournament 2008 in Seoul. During the tournament several teams of children (including a team from SOS Children Village, and teams from international schools in Seoul) will be facing each other. The tournament will be held around September-October.

8 Drawing Contest for Autistic Children

EKF is organizing in Seoul a drawing contest for autistic children. It will help to publicize about the issue of autism and the solutions that can be brought. EKF would like to help these autistic children by giving them the opportunity to express their feelings with drawing. The competition announcement will start on June 2008.

9 Sharing Christmas with Love

On December 12, 2008, The Europe Korea Foundation with the support of some member companies of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in Korea (EUCCK) and diplomats organized a Christmas party for 150 children of the SOS Children’s Village and their caretakers. (pictures here: http://newsletter.ekf.or.kr/site/view/view.htm?num=6521)

10 EKF at the SIWA and Diplomatic Community Bazaar 2008

Every year, SIWA (Seoul International Women’s Association) arranges the SIWA and Diplomatic Community Bazaar ? a great intercultural, charity “Christmas Bazaar” for old and young with a long-standing tradition dating back to the year 1970. The bazaar is one of the two major fundraising events organised by SIWA every year and is joined by most embassies in Seoul, a variety of Korean and international organizations, international and Korean companies as well as individual vendors and importers. During the bazaar an immensely large variety of different products, many of which are hard to come by in Korea, are being offered for sale at reasonable prices. Furthermore, instant raffles as well as a grand lottery are being held to raise funds for charity and a large number of artistic acts are providing great entertainment throughout the entire day. That's for the new 2008 current activities page.