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2018 European Next-Generation Journalists Program
June 24 (Sunday) – June 30 (Saturday) Seoul/Jeju, Korea
Background
The European Next-Generation Leaders Program, launched in 2006, is an annual program launched by the Korea Foundation (KF) to provide future European leaders with an opportunity to learn about the various historical, cultural, economic, and socio-political aspects of the Republic of Korea (ROK) through an extended tour of the country. The program also provides participants with a platform for dialogues and discussions with their Korean counterparts, thus facilitating the formation of meaningful networks, which the Foundation hopes will greatly enhance European-Korean cooperation for years to come.
As part of the program, the Foundation will select 20 journalists from 20 European countries for the 2018 European Next-Generation Journalists Program.
Through the program, they will gain a multitude of experiences all over Korea. From attending seminars or diplomatic and economic forums to meeting fellow journalists,
participants will enjoy a host of opportunities across different fields. In addition, they will be invited to view artistic performances and engage in cultural experiences.
Recommendation of Participants
Participants will be recommended to the KF by the Korean embassies in the respective European countries on the basis of the following criteria:
- Currently working in the media
- Interested in exploring collaborative relationships with Korean counterparts or helping to form a European-Korean network
- Good command of English (as the program is conducted entirely in English)
Administrative Details
The participant list will be finalized by Wednesday, May 23.
Once participants have been selected, they will receive a formal letter of invitation from the KF requesting their biographical information and a photograph. The letter will also provide guidelines on how to best prepare for the trip to Korea.
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Schedule
During their week-long stay in Korea, participants will travel as a group. The KF will organize lectures on Korea, briefings by relevant government and non-government actors, meetings with key figures of the EU-ROK relationship, and several tour programs, including visits to Korean industrial facilities and broadcasting companies.
Draft Itinerary Date Location Schedule Day 1 6/24 (Sun)
*Arrival
Incheon Int’l
Airport - Arrival in Korea
Day 2 6/25 (Mon) Seoul
- Orientation
- Welcome Luncheon (Hosted by the KF) - Lecture
- Visits to relevant organizations for foreign affairs and security
(e.g. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Korea Institute for National Unification)
- Dinner
Day 3 6/26 (Tue) Seoul/
Jeju
- Visits to relevant organizations (e.g. Korea Press Foundation, Press Arbitration Commission, Korea Broadcasting System)
- Excursion to Jeju
Day 4 6/27 (Wed) Jeju
- Attending to 13th JEJU Forum – KF session (Topic for 2018 forum: Reengineering Peace for Asia)
- Cultural activities Day 5 6/28 (Thu) Jeju/
Seoul
- Return to Seoul
- Visits to relevant organizations in Seoul Day 6 6/29 (Fri) Paju/Seoul - DMZ Tour
- Evaluation session and farewell dinner Day 7 6/30 (Sat)
*Departure
Incheon Int’l
Airport - Departure from Korea
- The schedule is subject to change depending on circumstances and participants’
particular areas of specialization.
- The KF will provide the final program itinerary ten days before the start of the program.
