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Young Business Leaders Forum Open Invitation for Participation
The Overseas Koreans Foundation (OKF) is an organization under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that supports overseas Koreans. The 『Young Business Leaders Forum』will be held by inviting the next generation of overseas Korean entrepreneurs who are active in their local mainstream society. Domestic and foreign next-generation entrepreneurs who seek to play a significant role in the Hansang(Korean businessmen) community are also invited to the『2020 Young Business Leaders Forum』which will be held in conjunction with 『the 19th World Korean Business Convention』 in Busan. We look forward to meeting you.
1. Overview (Young Business Leader Forum)
○ Date : Oct. 27(Tue.) - 30(Fri.), 2020
○ Venue : Bexco(Busan)
○ Participants : Approximately 150 people - New participants : 50
- Returning participants : 100
※ Only new applicants are required to apply. Returning participants need only apply for the ‘ World Korean Business Convention’ to partake in the forum.
2. Application information
□ Eligibility
<New Applicants>
○ Entrepreneurs of Korean descent(regardless of nationality) aged 45 years or under
○ Entrepreneurs who are well-renowned or highly recognized within their country of residence and are recommended by Korean diplomatic offices and Korean economic organizations.
- Overseas Applicants : CEO or entrepreneurs who are active in their respective local mainstream societies
- Domestic Applicants : Outstanding leading entrepreneurs in Korea who have an understanding of and are interested in becoming a member of the Hansang Network
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<Returning Participants>
○ Returning participants of the forum who have applied for the ‘ World Korean Business Convention’
□ Selection Procedure and Schedule
○ Application Submission → Selection screening → Notification of selection result → Convention registration → Individual attendance
○ Submission Dates : May 1(Fri.) ~ May 29(Fri.)
○ Selection Notification : In June
- Candidates will be notified of their selection status on an individual basis and through Korean diplomatic offices
□ Submission Method <Overseas Applicants>
○ Submit application documents to Korean diplomatic missions in region of residence
- Letters of recommendation from Korean diplomatic missions, overseas Korean economic organizations, or leading CEOs are required.
<Domestic Applicants>
○ Submit application documents directly to the Overseas Koreans Foundation via e-mail - Letters of recommendation from an economic organization or leading CEOs
are required.
□ Required Documents
① Attached application form (with identification photo : Minimum 100kb)
※ Application form can be downloaded from pop-up zone (www.hansang.net)
② A Korean or English resumé (focused on business activities)
③ Introduction of company or business presentation (ppt format) under 10 slides - Additional 2 slide summary (for inclusion in directory booklet)
④ A copy of passport
⑤ A copy of certificate of enrollment, certificate of work experience (issued by a company), and business license
⑥ Other evidence of career
※ Articles in journals and newspapers, records of awards, research, and corresponding field thesis, etc.
3 3. Tentative Schedule
YBLF Separate Program
World Korean Cusiness Convertion Program
Time 10.27.(Tue) 10.28.(Wed) 10.29.(Thu) 10.30.(Fri)
09:00- 10:00
YBLN Networking
Forum
Industrial Inspection
(New Participants)
YBLF Business Networking
ForumⅠ 10:00-
11:00
Hangsang Vision Concert 11:00-
12:00
YBLF Business Networking
Forum Ⅱ 12:00-
13:00 Young Business Leaders
Luncheon
YBLN General Meeting 13:00-
14:00
Registration
Luncheon 14:00-
15:00
Business Capability Increase Forum
Hansang Business platform - Investment Seminar
- K-Food Trade Show - Industrial Exhibition Tour
Seminar 15:00-
16:00
Orientation For New Participants
Opening Ceremony (Ice Breaking
For YBLN &
New Participants) 16:00-
17:00
17:00- 18:00
Opening Ceremony &
Keynote Speech
18:00- 19:00
Hangsang CEO Networking (Shipboard
Dinner)
Welcome Dinner Hansang Night
Closing Ceremony &
Farewell Banquet 19:00-
20:00
※ The above schedule may be subject to change.
4 4. Support Provided
○ New applicants : Free registration fee, Accommodation fare (4 nights)
○ Returning participants : Accommodation fare (1 night) to participate in preconvention programs (CEO Networking etc.)
※ Returning participants are responsible for accommodation and registration fees throughout the duration of the convention
○ All applicants : Souvenir provision
5. Contact
○ Na young Kim, Hansang Businesss Department
○ Tel : +82-64-786-0282 / E-mail: nykim@okf.or.kr
○ Download application form : pop-up zone at www.hansang.net
6. Requirements and Conditions
○ Applications lacking necessary documents will not be considered.
○ Returning participants need only register for the ‘ World Business Convention’
to participate in the forum.(Registration information to be announced in May on www.hansang.net)
Attachment : Application Form.
