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<SEC-DOCUMENT>0000950123-08-011903.txt : 20081002
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<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20081002134700
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000950123-08-011903
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEFA14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20081002
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20081002
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20081002

FILER:

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

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-04058
		FILM NUMBER:		081102493

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ALLIANZ GLOBAL INVESTORS
		STREET 2:		1345 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10105
		BUSINESS PHONE:		212-739-3226

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ALLIANZ GLOBAL INVESTORS
		STREET 2:		1345 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10105
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<DIV align="center" style="font-size: 14pt; margin-top: 18pt"><B>UNITED STATES<BR>
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</B>
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<DIV align="center" style="font-size: 10pt"><B>Washington, D.C. 20549</B></DIV>

<DIV align="center" style="font-size: 12pt; margin-top: 6pt"><B>SCHEDULE 14A</B>
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<DIV align="center" style="font-size: 12pt"><B>(Rule&nbsp;14a-101)</B></DIV>

<DIV align="center" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 18pt"><B>INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT</B>
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<DIV align="center" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt"><B>SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION</B>
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<DIV align="center" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt"><B>PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES<BR>
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO. )</B>
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<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt">Filed by the Registrant <FONT face="Wingdings">&#254;</FONT><BR>
Filed by a Party other than the Registrant <FONT face="Wingdings">&#111;</FONT><BR>
Check the appropriate box:<BR>
<FONT face="Wingdings">&#111;</FONT> Preliminary Proxy Statement<BR>
<FONT face="Wingdings">&#111;</FONT> Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule&nbsp;14a-6(e)(2))<BR>
<FONT face="Wingdings">&#111;</FONT> Definitive Proxy Statement<BR>
<FONT face="Wingdings">&#254;</FONT> Definitive Additional Materials<BR>
<FONT face="Wingdings">&#111;</FONT> Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section&nbsp;240.14a
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<DIV align="center" style="font-size: 16pt; margin-top: 18pt"><B>THE KOREA FUND, INC.</B>
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<DIV align="center" style="font-size: 8.5pt">(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)</DIV>

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    <TD>Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules&nbsp;14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11.</TD>
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    <TD>Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies:</TD>
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Act Rule&nbsp;0-11 (Set forth the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it
was determined):</TD>
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    <TD>Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction:</TD>
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<DIV align="center" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt"><b>Draft</b>
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<DIV align="center" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt"><b>Allianz
Global &#151; The Korea Fund Solicitation Script<br>
866-451-3782</b>
</DIV>


<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 12pt">Greeting:
</DIV>


<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt">Hello, is Mr. /Ms. <U>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U> available please?
</DIV>

<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt">Hi Mr. /Ms. <U>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U>, my name is <U>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U><U>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U>
and I am calling on behalf of the The Korea Fund on a recorded line.
Recently you were mailed proxy materials for the upcoming Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held
on October&nbsp;29, 2008. Have you received this material?
</DIV>

<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 12pt">If Received:
</DIV>


<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt">Your Fund&#146;s Board of Directors is recommending that you vote in favor of the proposals outlined in
the proxy statement. For your convenience, would you like to vote now over the phone?
</DIV>

<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 12pt">IF Yes:
</DIV>


<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt">The process will only take a few moments.
</DIV>


<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt">Again, my name is <U>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U>,
a proxy voting specialist on behalf of the The Korea Fund. Today&#146;s date
is <U>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U> and the
time is <U>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U>Eastern Time.
</DIV>



<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 4%">Would you please state your full name and full mailing address?
</DIV>


<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 4%">Are you authorized to vote all shares?<br>
<I>(If yes, proceed with voting process)</I>
</DIV>

<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt"><I>(If no, identify with shareholder which accounts s/he is authorized to vote and proceed with voting
process)</I>
</DIV>

<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt">The Board of Directors has unanimously approved the proposal<I>s </I>as set forth in the material you
received and recommends a favorable vote for these proposal<I>s</I>. How do you wish to vote your
account/each of your accounts?
</DIV>

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<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 4%">For Favorable Vote:
</DIV>


<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 4%">Mr. /Ms.&nbsp;I have recorded your vote as follows, for all of your The
Korea Fund accounts you are voting in favor of the proposals as set
forth in the proxy materials you received.
</DIV>


<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 4%">For Non-Favorable Vote:
</DIV>


<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 4%">Mr./Ms.&nbsp;I have recorded your vote as follows, for all of your The
Korea Fund accounts you are voting against the proposals as set forth
in the proxy materials you received.
</DIV>


<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 4%">For Abstentions:
</DIV>


<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 4%">Mr./Ms.&nbsp;I have recorded your vote as follows, for all of your The
Korea Fund accounts you are abstaining on the proposals as set forth
in the proxy materials you received.
</DIV>

<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt">You will receive a written confirmation of your vote. If you wish to make any changes you may
contact us by calling 866-451-3782. Thank you very much for your participation and have a great
day/evening.
</DIV>

<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt">If Unsure of voting:
</DIV>

<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt">Would you like me to review the proposals with you? <I>(Answer all the stockholders questions and ask
them if they wish to vote over the phone. If they agree, return to authorized voting section)</I>
</DIV>

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<DIV align="left" style="margin-left: 0%; text-indent: 0%; margin-right: 0%; font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt">If Not Received:</DIV>


<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt">I can resend the materials to you. Do you have an email address this can be sent to?
</DIV>

<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt"><I>(If yes: Type email address in the notes and read it back phonetically to the </I>stockholder<I>) (If
not, continue with standard script) </I>Can you please verify your mailing address? <I>(Verify entire
address, including street name, number, town, state &#038; zip)</I>
</DIV>

<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt">Thank you. You should receive these materials shortly and the materials will inform you of the
methods available to you to cast your vote, one of which is to call us back at the toll free
number listed in the material.
</DIV>

<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt">If Shares were sold after (record date)
</DIV>

<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt">I understand Mr./Ms. <U>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U>, however you were a stockholder on the record date and therefore you
are still entitled to vote your shares. Would you have any objections to voting your shares now?
</DIV>

<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt">If Not Interested:
</DIV>

<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt">I am sorry for the inconvenience. Please be aware that as a stockholder, your vote is very
important. Please fill out and return your proxy card at your earliest convenience. If you would
rather not do that, you can always vote via the other methods outlined in the proxy materials.
Thank you again for your time today, and have a wonderful day/evening.
</DIV>

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<DIV align="center" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 18pt"><B><I>ANSWERING MACHINE MESSAGE:</I></B>
</DIV>



<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 4%">Hello, my name is <U>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U><U>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U> and I am a proxy voting specialist for the
The Korea Fund. You should have received proxy material in the mail concerning
the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on October&nbsp;29, 2008.
</DIV>


<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 4%">Your participation is very important. To vote over the telephone, call toll-free
at 866-451-3782 and a proxy voting specialist will assist you with
voting your shares. Specialists are available Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM and
Saturday 10:00AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time. Voting takes just a few moments and
will benefit all stockholders.
</DIV>


<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 4%">Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
</DIV>

<DIV align="center" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 18pt"><I>AUTOMATED ANSWERING MACHINE MESSAGE</I>
</DIV>


<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt">Hello, this is the Broadridge Proxy Service Center calling with an important message
on behalf of the The Korea Fund. You should have received proxy material in the mail
concerning the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on October&nbsp;29, 2008.
</DIV>

<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt">Your participation is very important. To vote over the telephone, call toll-free at
866-451-3782 and a proxy voting specialist will assist you with voting your shares.
Specialists are available Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM &#151; 9:00 PM and Saturday
10:00AM &#151; 6:00 PM Eastern Time. Voting takes just a few moments and will benefit all
shareholders.
</DIV>

<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt">Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
</DIV>

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<DIV align="center" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 18pt"><B><I>INBOUND &#151; CLOSED RECORDING</I></B>
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<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 4%">&#147;Thank you for calling the Broadridge Proxy Services Center for the The Korea
Fund. Our offices are now closed. Please call us back during our normal business
hours which are, Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM
to 6:00 PM Eastern Time. Thank you.
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<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt">&#147;Thank you for calling the Broadridge Proxy Services Center for the The Korea Fund. Our
proxy specialists are currently assisting other stockholders. Your call is important to us.
Please continue to hold and your call will be answered in the order in which it was received.
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<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 4%">&#147;Thank you for calling the Broadridge Proxy Services Center for the The Korea
Fund. The Stockholder meeting has been held and as a result, this toll free
number is no longer in service for proxy related stockholder calls. If you have
questions about your The Korea Fund, please contact your Financial Advisor or
call the The Korea Fund at 800-331-1710. Thank you for investing with
the The Korea Fund.&#148;
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<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 12pt; margin-top: 6pt"><B>The Korea Fund, Inc. </B>recently contacted you regarding an Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be
held on October&nbsp;29, 2008. You should have already received a Proxy Statement which contains
important information about the proposals. To receive another copy please call 1-866-451-3782. The
Fund&#146;s records indicate that we have not received your vote. We urge you to vote as soon as
possible in order to allow the Fund to obtain a sufficient number of votes to hold the Meeting as
scheduled.
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<DIV align="center" style="font-size: 48pt; margin-top: 18pt"><B>1-866-451-3782</B>
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<DIV align="center" style="font-size: 18pt; margin-top: 12pt">Voting is
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<DIV align="center" style="font-size: 18pt; margin-top: 6pt"><U><B>very important.</B></U>
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<DIV align="center" style="font-size: 18pt; margin-top: 12pt">Please vote now to be
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<DIV align="center" style="font-size: 18pt; margin-top: 6pt">sure your vote is
</DIV>


<DIV align="center" style="font-size: 18pt; margin-top: 6pt">received in time for the
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<DIV align="center" style="font-size: 18pt; margin-top: 6pt"><U><B>October&nbsp;29, 2008 </B></U>
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<DIV align="center" style="font-size: 18pt; margin-top: 6pt"><U><B>Annual Meeting of</B></U>
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<DIV align="center" style="font-size: 18pt; margin-top: 6pt"><U><B>Stockholders.</B></U>
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<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 14pt; margin-top: 6pt"><B>The Korea Fund, Inc </B>has made it very easy for you to vote. <I>Choose one of the following
methods:</I>
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<TR valign="top" style="font-size: 12pt; color: #000000; background: transparent">
    <TD width="3%" nowrap align="left"><B>&#149;</B></TD>
    <TD width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><B>Speak </B>to a live Proxy Specialist by calling the number above. We can answer any of
your questions and record your vote. (open: M-F 9:30am &#151; 9pm, Sat 10am &#151; 6pm ET)</TD>
</TR>

</TABLE>
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<DIV style="margin-top: 9pt">
<TABLE width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="font-size: 10pt">

<TR valign="top" style="font-size: 12pt; color: #000000; background: transparent">
    <TD width="3%" nowrap align="left"><B>&#149;</B></TD>
    <TD width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><B>Log on </B>to the website noted on your proxy card and enter your control number printed
on the card, and vote by following the on-screen prompts.</TD>
</TR>

</TABLE>
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<DIV style="margin-top: 9pt">
<TABLE width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="font-size: 10pt">

<TR valign="top" style="font-size: 12pt; color: #000000; background: transparent">
    <TD width="3%" nowrap align="left"><B>&#149;</B></TD>
    <TD width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><B>Call </B>the phone number on the proxy card and enter the control number printed on the card
and follow the touchtone prompts.</TD>
</TR>

</TABLE>
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<DIV style="margin-top: 9pt">
<TABLE width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="font-size: 10pt">

<TR valign="top" style="font-size: 12pt; color: #000000; background: transparent">
    <TD width="3%" nowrap align="left"><B>&#149;</B></TD>
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    <TD><B>Mail </B>in your signed proxy card in the envelope provided.</TD>
</TR>

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<DIV align="center" style="font-size: 18pt; margin-top: 36pt">Voting takes only a few minutes.
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<DIV align="center" style="font-size: 18pt; margin-top: 18pt">PLEASE VOTE TODAY.
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