The Korea Automobile Racing Association (KARA) () is a

non-profit organization A nonprofit organization (NPO), also known as a nonbusiness entity, nonprofit institution, not-for-profit organization, or simply a nonprofit, is a non-governmental (private) legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public, or so ...

that serves as the governing body of

motor sport Motorsport or motor sport are sporting events, competitions and related activities that primarily involve the use of automobiles, motorcycles, motorboats and powered aircraft. For each of these vehicle types, the more specific terms ''automobile ...

South Korea South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia. It constitutes the southern half of the Korea, Korean Peninsula and borders North Korea along the Korean Demilitarized Zone, with the Yellow Sea to the west and t ...

. It was founded in May 1996 under Article 32 of the Civil Act of the Ministry of Culture and Sports. Its primary objective is to promote automobile racing as a popular national sport. KARA is the national sporting authority (ASN) exclusively delegated by the ''

Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA; ) is an international organisation with two primary functions surrounding use of the automobile. Its mobility division advocacy, advocates the interests of motoring organisations, the automot ...

'' (''FIA'', ), which follows the principle of 'one country, one organization'. It is responsible for licensing racing drivers and officials in Korea, and for authorizing

auto racing Auto racing (also known as car racing, motor racing, or automobile racing) is a motorsport involving the racing of automobiles for competition. In North America, the term is commonly used to describe all forms of automobile sport including non ...

events. KARA, along with over 120 other ASNs across more than 100 countries, is dedicated to fulfilling the mission of the FIA: ensuring that motor sports are conducted under the highest

safety standards Safety standards are standards designed to ensure the safety of products, activities and processes, etc. Additional descriptive terms may help to clarify what hazards are being addressed, such as workplace safety standards (to keep workers safe), ...

, fairness, and social responsibility. KARA also strives to develop Korean motor sport and foster local talent through education, training, and organizing races. In 2015, KARA was officially recognized by the

Korean Olympic Committee The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (, KSOC) is the National Olympic Committee of Republic of Korea (competing as Korea) for the Olympic Games movement and inbound sports issue. It is a non-profit organization that selects players and team ...

. The current president of the organization is Kwan Soo Shon. On May 26, 2024, the 2024 KARA Gymkhana Championship was held at

Inje Speedium Inje Speedium is a motor racing circuit in Inje County, South Korea, about east of Seoul. The circuit is part of a larger complex, named the Inje Auto Theme Park, that includes a hotel and condominiums. The main course is , but can be split into ...

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FIA official website
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