Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Seattle

2026 Overseas Korean Adoptees Gathering

Participation Announcement

Overview

• Event Title: Overseas Korean Adoptees Gathering (OKAG)

• Date & Venue: May 18 (Mon) - May 22 (Fri), 2026 / Incheon, Seoul, Paju, etc.

• Eligible Participants: Overseas Korean adoptees aged 18 or older who meet the criteria of one of the following Groups A, B, or C.

• Number of Participants: Approximately 90 persons

• Group Categories	Eligibility
  A (Leaders)	Applicants must meet all of the following conditions: Current representative or executive of an organization founded and operated by overseas Korean adoptees Registered full member of the organization Up to 4 participants(maximum) may be selected per organization
  B (First-time Visitors to Korea)	Applicants must meet all of the following conditions: No prior visit to the Republic of Korea (relevant documents such may be requested by consulates) Motivation aligned with the objectives of the program (identity recovery, understanding of Korea, and strengthening exchanges) Willingness to participate in adoptee organizations or communities in their country of residence after the program
  C (Speakers / Lectures)	Applicants must meet at least one of the following conditions: Professionals with expertise in adoption, identity, psychological counseling, leadership, or organizational management who are able to conduct lectures or workshops (e.g., public officials, counselors, leadership trainers, researchers) Former leaders (former presidents or executives) of adoptee organizations with extensive experience in organizational management and mentoring, who can participate as speakers or mentors and share their knowledge and experience

• Group B applicants are encouraged to submit supporting documents (e.g., immigration records) to verify their first visit to Korea, and if the application information is found to be false or inaccurate, the following disadvantages may apply : Cancellation of selection, No support for round-trip airfare, Restriction from future OKA programs

• Children of adoptees(DoKADs) may participate in Korea visits through other programs such as the "OKFriends Homecoming Camp (organized by Overseas Koreans Coopertation Center (OKOCC))."

• Application Process

• Period: From the date of announcement until March 2, 2026 (Mon), 18:00 (KST)

• Method: Both Step 1 and Step 2 must be completed.

• Step 1: Submit the original signed application from (with handwritten signature) by email to Korean Consulate in Seattle (seattled4@mofa.go.kr) *who reside in Washington, Oregon, Montana, and Idaho

• Step 2: Send copies of the submitted documents by email to OKA (okafuture@korea.kr)

• Required Documents (in English or Korea)

• (Mandatory) ①Application Form, ②Documentation Release, ③Liability Release, ④Consent to Collection and Use of Personal Information [Attachment]

• (If applicable) Group B - Immigration record or proof of first visit / Group C - Proof of career, certificates

• Announcement of Results: March 16, 2026 (Mon) (Through consulates and individual email notification)

• Financial Support

• Airfare: Round-trip (economy class)

• Accommodation: Shared room (2 persons per room) with breakfast

• Meals: 3 meals per day during the program period - personal expenses are not covered

• Program-related costs: All entrance fees and program-related costs fully covered

• Contact Information (OKA - Future Generation Overseas Koreans Division)

• Tel: +82-32-585-3216 / +82-2-6399-7156

• Email: okafuture@korea.kr

Please refer to the attached file for detailed instructions and the required documents.