13147. KOREA AND THE IMF BAILOUT. This paper provides a review and analysis of the commentary and opinion of the IMF's response to the Asian financial crisis, looking specifically at the case of the Korean bailout. Following a brief overview of the events which led to Korea's request for IMF assistance and a summary of the central elements and conditions of the IMF bailout package for Korea, the analysis reviews both criticism and praise for the institution's program in Korea. 20 pages, 86 footnotes, 42 bibliographic sources.