Our mission in Korea

The collaboration between South Korean organizations and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung dates back to the late 1960s. In 1989, the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung opened its own representation in Seoul. As a German political foundation, we base our work on the principles of promoting social justice and international understanding. Fostering dialogue and collaboration between Korean and German institutions and organizations is a central objective of our work.

The close and long-standing cooperation with local partner organizations form the backbone of the work of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung. South Korean partner organizations of FES are central actors in the fields of politics, economic and social development and international relations. They include government ministries, civil society organizations, trade unions as well as universities, think tanks and research institutes. Furthermore, FES Korea aims at promoting dialogue and trust building with representatives of North Korean institutions by organizing workshops and dialogue forums on economic and social issues.

FES uses diverse methods to foster discussions and the exchange of international experiences. These include commissioning and publishing studies and reports, conducting research projects, organizing workshops, conferences and roundtables, inviting international experts to Korea and sending study groups to Germany and Europe.


Our main areas of work are:

Inter-Korean Dialogue

Inter-Korean Dialogue

Inter-Korean relations are shaped by the ongoing division of the Korean Peninsula, conflicts between North and South Korea as well as diverging interests between regional and global powers such as the US and China. More

Korea and the New Geopolitics of Asia

Korea and the New Geopolitics of Asia

The regional geopolitical landscape is changing rapidly. Increased competition between the U.S. and China, the reorganization of global supply chains and the corona pandemic are reshaping the geopolitics of Asia. More

Future of Work

Future of Work

Automation, digitalization and platforms are rapidly changing the economic systems and the world of work. More

Social Justice and Gender Equality

Social Justice and Gender Equality

The dynamic economic development of South Korea was mainly driven by export-oriented industrial policy and large conglomerates. More

Climate Change and Energy Policy

Climate Change and Energy Policy

As an advanced industrial country, South Korea is a large emitter of greenhouse gases. More

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung
Korea Office

5F,
49, Donhwamun-ro,
Jongno-gu,
Seoul 03133
South Korea

+82 (0) 2 745 2648
+82 (0) 2 745 6684
info.korea(at)fes.de

Publications

FES in Asia
FES Regional Programme Asia

FES in Asia

Through regional activities, FES creates synergies between its work on national and global level. More

Our recent activities in the Asia-Pacific
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