The purpose of this nonprofit organization is to enhance understanding of the arts, customs, history, and literature of Korea and other Asian countries. Membership in the RAS, which was founded in 1900, is open to anyone with a sense of adventure and a desire to learn. 1.Tours 2.Publications 3.Lectures. The RAS has over 1,500 members in more than 20 countries. 1,000 members reside in Korea and 500 members reside overseas.
Members are from a variety of professions, all of whom want to learn something about Korea.
In addition to discounts on RAS tours and books, members receive the annual Transactions, as well as regular newsletters. Individual memberships for those residing in Korea is 45,000 won, which includes the initiation fee and first year dues. Couples residing in Korea may have a joint membership for 65,000 won,which includes the initiation fee and first year dues. Please call or write the RAS-KB office at the address provided below, for current membership application and information. Publications Korean culture and the Orient have fascinated the people of Western civilization for centuries.