2020 Korean Government Invitation Program for Students from Partner Countries

The government of the Republic of Korea invites excellent students from partner countries for this short-term training program, managed by the National Institute for International Education (NIIED), Ministry of Education. This program is designed to offer the future global leaders with invaluable experience in Korea. Students who are interested in this program are cordially invited.

1.Period : July 7th(Tuesday) ~ July 17th(Friday), 2020

2.Number of students from USA : Total 6 (4 High School Students, 2 University Students)

3.Qualifications

a. Undergraduate Students

- Students with a high level of English proficiency

- Preference is given to the students with a high level of Korean proficiency.

- Preference is given to the students who have taken more Korean language courses and achieved high grades.
b. High School Students

- Those enrolled at a high school that offers Korean language classes; and

- Those with a high level of Korean proficiency.

- Preference is given to the students who have taken more Korean language subjects and achieved high grades.

c. Notes

- Priority is given to the students who have never been in Korea.

4. Payment of program expenses

a. NIIED : Round trip air ticket, accommodation in Korea, and traveler’s

insurance.

b. Students : Transportation fare in his/her country, visa processing fees.

5. Program

Activities	Details
Lectures	Korean language, history, economics, culture, etc.
Government Office Visits	National Assembly, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Unification, etc.
University Tours	Visiting Korean universities Meeting and networking with Korean students
Field Trip to Historic Sites	Gyeongju, Gyeongbok Palace, the National Museum of Korea, etc.
Field Trip to Korean Companies	POSCO, Hyundai Motor Company, Samsung Electronics, etc.
Cultural Activities	Concert, Traditional Korean Clothes and Food, K-POP Activities
Homestay	2~3 students per family
Other activities	Visits to a Broadcasting Station, a Korean Folk Village, An Amusement Park and Local Attractions, etc.

※ Attention!  The above program is subject to change.

6. Important Notes

a. The program will be offered in English.
b. Shared accommodation with decent facilities will be offered.
c. Meals will be mostly Korean food.
d. The program staff will be with students during the whole program.
e. It is not allowed to have a private schedule during the whole program.
f. Students are encouraged to make efforts to understand Korean language, education, culture and etc. by visiting our Website(www.studyinkorea.go.kr) before their arrival in Korea.
g. For further information, please contact Korean Embassy(Korean Education Center in Washington DC).