RAND’s Korea-related activities receive support from the Korea Policy Chair. Established through significant sponsorship from the Korea Foundation, the chair expands RAND’s research capabilities in areas of relevance to the Korean peninsula. The chair leads partnerships with research institutes in South Korea, organizes seminars, and mentors junior scholars at RAND.
The current chairholder is Erik Mobrand, a senior political scientist at RAND. As chair, he is building a portfolio of work centered on ROK-US ties and Korea’s relations in the Asian region.
The mission of The Korea Foundation is to promote better understanding of Korea within the international community and to increase friendship and goodwill between Korea and the rest of the world through various exchange programs.
The Korea Foundation supports this mission by hosting and participating in events; working with specialists committed to international exchange; supporting overseas research; and promoting knowledge and understanding of Korea within the international community.
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