Main Institutions at Sejong
Government Institutions
Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Strategy and Finance, Fair Trade Commission, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Minister of Education, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, Ministry of Health & Welfare, Ministry of Employment and Labor, Ministry of Patriots & Veterans Affairs, Ministry of Government Legislation, National Tax Service, National Emergency Management Agency
National Research Institutes
Korea Research Institute For Human Settlements, Korea Development Institute, Korea Institute of Public Finance, National Research Council for Economics, Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Technology Policy Institute, Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education & Training, Korea Labor Institute, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy, Korea Institute for Industrial Economics & Trade, Korea Transport Institute, National Youth Policy Institute, Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs, Korea Environment Institute, Korea Research Council of Fundamental Science & Technology, Korea Research Council for Industrial Science & Technology
Located at the heart of the multifunctional administrative city, Sejong, the KDI School’s new campus offers world-class education in the field of development and public policy, taking advantage of its geographical proximity to central government agencies and national research institutes. The Sejong campus offers optimum educational environment by providing students with up-to-date research/educa-tional facilities, as well as a newly-built dormitory.
48 Campus Life
Social Activities
Korea Field Research and Study
During the summer vacation, international students are offered opportunities to visit key historic and cultural sites, as well as Korea's leading industrial companies such as POSCO, Hyundai Heavy Industries Cultural Events & Site Visits
To promote international students’ understanding of Korean culture and society, the KDI School offers diverse cultural events such as:
Visit to Blue House and Gyeongbok Palace Korean Folk Village Tour
The 3rd Tunnel Tour Local Festivals
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unique customs and culture.
Sports Day
Sports Day is a time for all students and faculty to move away from the classrooms and onto the athletic field for fellowship, friendship, and com-munity building.
Club Activity
The purpose of KDI School clubs is to provide students an opportunity to affiliate with other students through various activities.
Student clubs are open to not only club members but all school members who are interested.
Students are encouraged to join a club to enrich their experience at the KDI School.
Home Visiting Program
To provide an opportunity for international students to enhance friendship and networking in the Korean community, the KDI School matches international students with Korean host families.
Hosts may either choose to invite international students to their homes or arrange a family outing with them.
50 My KDI School Experience Alumni Recollection
William Andrey Rodriguez
Costa Rica / Associate Administrative Officer
United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC/CEPAL)
When I look back in time, I realize how fortunate I was to pursue a master's degree at the KDI School of Public Policy and Management.
While I was able to enjoy the most amazing, eye-opening cultural experience of my life, the School offered me the possibility to explore and learn from many areas through a careful selection of courses, proficient faculty that encouraged student participation and an outstanding learning environment with excellent infrastructure, and fully supportive administrative staff.
The diverse environment fostered at the School made the experience even more enriching because it provided the opportunity to listen to varied perspectives from students of many nationalities and fields of work. Ultimately, KDI School has presented me with the necessary tools to face challenging situations at my work, which have been a significant element in my career progression. I am truly thankful to KDI School for all the positive impact it had on my life.
Zoltan Pozsar
Hungary / International Monetary Fund, Washington, D.C.
As I remember my time at the KDI School, I owe deep gratitude to the wonderful group of professors.
Their help was instrumental in landing a position as a macro analyst in the U.S. upon my graduation in 2002.
When I joined the Markets Group of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York in 2008 to head up the analysis of securitization and wholesale funding markets for the Bank, I often thought how lucky I was to have learned about balance sheet dynamics in accounting, finance and macroeconomics at the KDI School.
Lessons I took from the professors’ approach about balance sheets were crucial to map and document the shadow banking system for the Bank.
With this background, I moved to the International Monetary Fund in 2011 as a visiting scholar analyzing the shadow banking system.
Ahmad Mukhtar
Pakistan / First Secretary, Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the WTO, Geneva, Switzerland
The most prominent impact the KDI School had on my professional life was made by an exposure to the international trade and WTO issues. The lessons I took from the KDI School went beyond the material in books. Professors’ individual interest in every student guided us throughout the semester. The real urge to embark upon my present career was actually triggered by their lectures and advice. At present I am an established professional in the field and I always try to keep in context what I learned at the KDI School: not just professional knowledge on the subject but more importantly how the KDI School en-2014_KDIschool_브브브(브브브브)_브브3브_20130703_브브브브 1 14. 7. 3. 브브 7:24 Page 48
Sayuri Bayona
Peru / Trade officer, Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism
While I was in Korea, learning was not limited to lectures and reading materials. I found that the genuine learning experience was also brought by different perspectives of my classmates.
The cultural diversity at the KDI School was without comparison. Friends from Thailand, Indonesia, Uzbekistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and particularly Korea formed an integral part of my every day interactions. Upon returning to Peru, I applied for an opening at MINCETUR, where they were looking to hire a specialist in bilateral affairs with Asia-Pacific countries. The Ministry was beginning Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with China, had launched a Joint Feasibility Study for FTA between Peru and Korea, and had Japan on its mind for future trade negotiations.
The in-depth experience garnered at the KDI School regarding the Korean and Asian economies enabled me to attain the post I so much desired.
While I played only a small role in the negotiations with China in 2008, I was appointed as General Coordinator for the Peru-Korea FTA negotiations in 2009, working side-by-side with Peru’s Chief Negotiator.
My familiarity with the Korean economy helped me understand Korea’s position at the negotiating table, and allowed me to come up with suggestions compatible with both parties’ interests and concerns.
Daniel Jemberu
Ethiopia / National Economic Account Expert
Ministry of Finance and Economic Development (MOFED)
The education I have received from KDI School for a master’s degree has certainly helped me to become a higher level expert in my profession. It surely enabled me to understand what it takes to achieve economic transformation and how to play my role in attaining economic goals and objectives for my country. Korea’s rapid economic achievement can be an excellent model for most developing countries including Ethiopia, and learning about it was a privilege. The knowledge and experience I acquired upon completion of the academic program helped me to have higher self-confidence, become more independent, and to enlarge my ideas and perspectives. This changed the way I think and the way I see the world.
Moreover, I got to actively participate in the development of bilateral relationship of the two countries through cooperation and experience sharing.
I currently work at MOFED that greatly contributes to the speedy, fair, and sustainable economic development through economic transformation.
Achieving this economic transformation requires highly educated and experienced individuals and is only possible when there is a clear vision and mission in each ministry, which will support the education and experience of each official.
Gulla Jan
Afghanistan / Independent Directorate of Local Governance
The KDI School experiences were exceptional. Upon completing my study at the KDI School of Public Policy and Management, I was able to find an excellent job within one month. This was because of the professional training provided by the KDI School.
Before I studied in Korea, I had worked with Ministry of Agriculture in a limited funded program, but currently I am working with the Independent Directorate of Local Governance (IDLG) as governance officer where I am responsible for the oversight of the national program (Stability in Key Areas) funded by USAID.
The experiences of South Korea fit the Afghanistan environment well, as the South Korean situation was similar to Afghanistan.
I would like to offer special thanks to the KDI School faculty and staff who provided excellent support during my life at the School.
52 Scholarship Opportunities
Global Ambassador Scholarship
Benefits: Full tuition and monthly stipend for most recipients Eligibility: All overseas candidates are welcome to apply Offering period: Spring and Fall Admissions
Seoul G20 Global Leader’s Fellowship
Benefits: Full tuition, monthly stipend, and round-trip airfare Eligibility: Division head-level or minimum 6 years of working
experience in the public sector Offering period: Spring and Fall Admissions
KOICA Scholarship
Benefits: Full tuition, monthly stipend, and round-trip airfare Eligibility: Government officials recommended by KOICA Offering period: Fall Admissions
* The KDI School nominates KOICA Scholars from among the applicants recommended by KOICA. Students should directly apply to the KOICA office or Embassy of the Republic of Korea in your country (http://training.koica.go.kr).
NIIED Korean Government Scholarship
Benefits: Full tuition, monthly stipend, and round-trip airfare Eligibility: Candidates from countries designated by NIIED Offering period: Fall Admissions
* For details, please refer to the NIIED Guidelines under the Application Guidelines at the KDI School website.
IDB Scholarship
Benefits: Full tuition, monthly stipend, and round-trip airfare Eligibility: Central Bank officials from Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic,
El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama Offering period: Spring and Fall Admissions
* The KDI School nominates IDB Scholars from among the applicants recommended by the IDB.
POSCO Fellowship
Benefits: Full tuition, monthly stipend, and round-trip airfare Eligibility: Government officials from Asia and Africa (DR Congo and
Zimbabwe only)
Offering period: Spring Admissions for Asia and Fall Admissions for Africa
* The KDI School nominates POSCO Asia Scholars from among the best applicants of the Global Ambassador Scholarship.
KOGAS Global Fellowship
Benefits: Full tuition, monthly stipend, and round-trip airfare
Eligibility: Candidates from China, East Timor, Indonesia, Iraq, Mexico, Mongolia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Russia, Thailand, and Uzbekistan
Offering period: Fall Admissions
* The KDI School nominates KOGAS Scholars from among the best applicants of the Global Ambassador Scholarship.
Colombo Plan Scholarship
Benefits: Full tuition, monthly stipend, and round-trip airfare Eligibility: Government officials from 20 Colombo-Plan member countries
Offering period: Spring Admissions
* The KDI School nominates Colombo Plan Scholars from among the applicants recommended by the Colombo Plan. Students should directly apply to the Colombo-Plan
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