Official basis
KBFA is listed by the Bhutan MFA Friendship Associations, giving partners a clear reference point for understanding the association.
Korea Bhutan Friendship Association
Connecting Korea and Bhutan through lasting exchange.Culture, tourism, diplomacy, ESG, and Buddhist dialogue.
KBFA is a nonprofit friendship association listed by the Bhutan MFA Friendship Associations. Since 2017, we have built practical rooms for Korea and Bhutan to meet through culture, tourism, diplomacy, ESG, and Buddhist exchange.
MFA
Listed friendship association
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Fields of exchange
Since
Operating from 2017
About
A working bridge between Korea and Bhutan.From goodwill to repeatable programs.
Friendship between two countries needs more than goodwill. It needs people who meet, institutions that stay connected, and records that help the next exchange happen. KBFA turns that rhythm into cultural events, forums, visits, and partnership programs.
- Culture and public-facing exchange
- Tourism and field programs
- Diplomacy and institutional cooperation
- ESG, GNH, and Buddhist dialogue
Identity
What defines KBFA.Official, field-based, and connected.
Field operation
We organize actual programs on the ground: cultural days, ESG forums, delegations, visits, and partner meetings.
Connected fields
Culture, tourism, diplomacy, ESG, and Buddhism are treated as one connected flow, not as isolated activities.
Vision
Our direction.Simple, repeatable, and verifiable.
Culture made accessible
We introduce Bhutan through performances, exhibitions, cinema, and public programs that Korean audiences can easily enter.
Cooperation that can repeat
Forums, visits, MOUs, and joint programs are designed to lead to the next meeting, not to end as one-time events.
Records people can verify
Photos, press coverage, program notes, and archives help partners understand what KBFA has actually done.
Programs
Core activities.The rooms KBFA continues to build.
Forum
Bhutan International ESG Alliance Forum
A forum connecting sustainable tourism, GNH, Buddhist ecological thought, and public-private cooperation. The second forum was held at the Royal University of Bhutan in January 2026.
Culture
Bhutan Cultural Day
A public cultural program introducing Bhutan through performance, tourism, citizen participation, and cultural exchange in Korea.
Partnership
Institutional cooperation
A cooperation track for public institutions, companies, foundations, travel partners, and cultural organizations.
Field
Delegations and visits
Field-based exchange programs that help Korean and Bhutanese stakeholders meet, learn, and build trust in person.
Five fields
The scope of KBFA's work.Culture, tourism, diplomacy, ESG, and Buddhism.
01
Culture
Cultural Day, exhibitions, performances, and public programs that help Korean audiences meet Bhutan.
02
Tourism
Tourism promotion, fairs, field programs, and partner networks that widen real exchange between the two countries.
03
Diplomacy
Institutional visits, cooperation discussions, and civic diplomacy that support official and people-to-people ties.
04
ESG
Programs that connect Bhutan's GNH philosophy and sustainable tourism with global ESG conversations.
05
Buddhism
Exchange that links Korean and Bhutanese Buddhist traditions through culture, ecology, and sustainability.
Milestones
Selected record.A brief history to build on.
1987
Korea-Bhutan diplomatic relations
The formal diplomatic relationship between the Republic of Korea and the Kingdom of Bhutan began.
2017
KBFA's operating foundation
KBFA began building regular civic and cultural exchange programs between Korea and Bhutan.
2024
ESG forum and cultural exchange
KBFA expanded programs that connected sustainable tourism, culture, and institutional cooperation.
2025
The second Bhutan Cultural Day
The program expanded public contact points for Bhutanese culture, tourism, and citizen participation in Korea.
2026
The second ESG forum
The second Bhutan International ESG Alliance Forum was held at the Royal University of Bhutan, extending dialogue on sustainable tourism and GNH.
2027
40th anniversary horizon
The 40th anniversary of Korea-Bhutan diplomatic relations provides a wider context for future exchange.
Press and records
Verified activity notes.Press coverage helps visitors understand the work.
The Bhutan Live · 2026.01.12
Bhutan Hosts Global Dialogue on Sustainable Investment and Responsible Business
Coverage of the second ESG forum at the Royal University of Bhutan, including sustainable investment and responsible business dialogue.
Read more ->Maeil Business Newspaper · 2025.09.15
The second Bhutan Cultural Day
Coverage of Bhutan Cultural Day in Seoul, including GNH, sustainable tourism, and cultural performances.
Read more ->Newsis · 2026.01.13
Korean Buddhism and the essence of ESG
Coverage connecting the Bhutan ESG forum with Buddhist ecological thought and sustainability.
Read more ->Looking ahead
What KBFA will continue to build.Culture, ESG and field networks.
Make cultural exchange easier
We will widen public entry points through Cultural Day, performances, exhibitions, and citizen programs.
Connect ESG and GNH
We will continue conversations that bring sustainable tourism, GNH, and Buddhist ecological thought into one frame.
Organize field networks
We will refine cooperation structures so delegations, institutions, travel partners, and cultural partners can work together more clearly.
Contact
Work with KBFA.A short note is enough to begin.
Institutional cooperation
For public institutions, companies, universities, foundations, and cultural organizations interested in Korea-Bhutan exchange.
Media and interviews
For press inquiries, program references, activity records, and interview requests.
Please include your name, organization, contact information, topic, and a short message. Email: kbfa@koreabhutan.com
Contact KBFA