The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea invites aspiring young individuals from Korea and the five Mekong countries (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam) to participate in the 「2023 Mekong-ROK Youth Group Workshop」, which will be held on August 1 (Tue) - 4(Fri).
The workshop will be a great chance for the young generations of Korea and the five Mekong countries to foster mutual understanding and friendship.
To apply, go to Rok-Mekong-youth-group.com
ㅇ Event Outline
- Date: August 1 (Tue) ~ 4 (Fri), 2023
- Location: Seoul Swiss Grand Hotel
- Participants: Graduate students of Korean or Mekong(Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam) nationality
- Program Language: English
ㅇ Qualification for Application
- Undergraduate or graduate students of Korean or Mekong (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam) nationality who are interested in the promotion of cooperation between Korea and the Mekong region
- Individuals capable of discussing and presenting in English
- Individuals who can participate in the entire schedule including pre-orientation
ㅇ Recruitment Schedule
* Subject to change. Applicants who pass the document screening and interview will be notified individually by text or e-mail
- Document Submission: May 29 (Mon) ~ June 18 (Sun) 23:59
- Document Result Announcement: June 21 (Wed) 18:00
- Interview: June 26-27 (Mon to Tue) *video interview
- Final Announcement: June 28 (Wed) 18:00
ㅇ How to Apply
- Website ┃Access ROK-Mekong-youth-group.com and fill out the entry form
- Submit documentary evidence
(certificate of enrollment, certificate of language proficiency)
ㅇ Event Program * Subject to change
Middle of July | Pre-orientation before the event (online) * Group contacts will be open for the discussion of the Mekong-ROK cooperation project proposal |
August 1st (Tue) | Opening ceremony, Orientation, Expert lecture |
August 2nd (Wed) | Field trip |
August 3rd (Thu) ~ August 4th (Fri) | Group discussion and presentation (Mekong-ROK Cooperation Fund(MKCF) project proposal), Dialogue with Diplomats from Mekong countries in Korea, Closing ceremony |
ㅇ Participant Benefits
- Roundrtip airline ticket (for foreign residents), accommodation provided (three nights, maximum of four nights according to area of residence and flight schedule), meals, transportation expenses (train, express bus fare)
- Certificate of completion under the name of the Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Award for outstanding presentation
ㅇ Contact
- 2023 ROK-Mekong Youth Group Workshop Secretariat
- ROK.Mekong@gmail.com
- +82(0)2-6949-2006