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Program OutlineTo promote a better understanding of Korea throughout the global community, Korea Foundation offers financial support for the publication of Korea-related books, in non-Korean languages, by publishers worldwide. The Publication Support Program for the year 2018 is outlined here for the reference of applicant publishers who are interested in applying for this assistance.Eligible ApplicantsPublishers in Korea and abroad* Individual writers and translators are not eligible to apply for program assistance.* Publishers can submit applications for a maximum of two (2) publications.Eligible PublicationsNewly written books in non-Korean languagesTranslation of original works * Translation of  Korean books into non-Korean language will be given priority.* Publications in Korean langauge are not eligible.Eligible AreasPublications on Korea related to such areas as the humanities, social sciences, art and culture, written in languages other than Korean.Ineligible Projects1. Conference proceeding compilations, research papers, and essay collections2. Periodicals, including special editions3. Anthologies with more than one-half of the content being previously published articles/essays4. Museum pamphlets and guidebooks5. Translation/publication of literary works.Program SupportProject ItemsProgram Support (Maximum per project)Newly written worksPortion of the publication costs (composition, paper, printing, binding)Domestic publishers: KRW10,000,000 Overseas publishers: USD10,000Translation worksPortion of publication costs and translation feesDomestic publishers: KRW20,000,000 Overseas publishers: USD20,000※ Writer’s remuneration, copyright fees, and proofreading fees are not eligible for program support. For translations, copyright arrangements need to be finalized at the time of application.Program Schedule1. Application period: July 1, 2017 to October 2, 2017 18:002. Notification of support approval: December 20173. Support period: From January to December of 2018※ The projects approved for program assistance should be published within 12 months after receipt of the support approval. The program support will be remitted to the publisher after completion of the publication project.Required Documents1. Completed Application form① Applicant institution information② Project proposal (download KF form, complete the form, and upload file).③ Project budget2. Supplementary materials (to be uploaded with the online application)①Resume of author/translator for translation works (Download KF form, complete the form, and upload file).② English summary of the manuscript (three to five pages, free format)③ For translation works: the original author’s authorization/commentary of the translation (free form)※ Applicants are required to submit each document in PDF file format.3. Full manuscriptA hard copy of the “completed manuscript” should be submitted by postal mail and a soft copy should be submitted by e-mail. In the case of a translation work, the “original book (hard copy)” together with the “completed translation (a hard copy and a soft copy)” should be submitted. The hard copies with the postmark dated on October 2, 2017 will be accepted.※ Postal Address:Mr. Sangil ImArts and Culture DepartmentThe Korea Foundation2558 Nambusunhwanno, Seocho-guSeoul 06750Republic of Korea How to ApplyApplication should be submitted via the KF Online Application System (http://apply.kf.or.kr)Evaluation Criteria1. Usefulness of the publication2. Significance of the publication3. Quality of the manuscript4. Ability of publisher5. Appropriateness of the budgetObligations of Support Recipients1. Acknowledgment of Korea Foundation’s program support as part of the book’s acknowledgement section2. Provide KF with 10 complimentary copies of the publication and submission of “Completion of Publication Project” report to KF (the report form will be provided to approved support recipients)3. Offer KF a price discount of at least 30 percent, should KF request the purchase of additional copies of the publication4. Provide information about the sales and distribution of the publication to KF, upon requestContactArts and Culture DepartmentE-mail: siim@kf.or.kr