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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			KOREA FUND INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000748691
		IRS NUMBER:				133226146
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0630

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	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		345 PARK AVE
		STREET 2:		C/O SCUDDER STEVENS & CLARK INC
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10154
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6173305464
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