What to know about the International Youth Forum in South Korea [Funded]

What is it ?

200 youth from 40+ countries across the world will participate in the conference. The Forum usually is an intensive one week program in the summer.

Accommodation
Meals
Local Transportation
Cultural Tour
- Learn Korean culture and history by educational field trips
- Tour Places: Seoul N Tower, Changdeokgung Palace, etc.
- Youth Night.
Round Airfare Tickets:
- 600,000KRW (about 560USD) grant will be provided for travel cost (airfare) to the participants from Africa, Oceania, Europe, and American regions.
- 300,000KRW (about 280USD) grant will be provided for travel cost (airfare) to the participants from Asian countries.
  - * For More Economically Developed Countries (MEDCs) in Asia, participants from these countries will not be considered for a travel grant (should cover their own travel expenses).
  - * MEDCs in Asia: Brunei, China (Hong Kong), Japan, Malaysia, Singapore (5)
  - Note: The following applicants will be first considered
    - who submit a good essay on the theme and topics
    - who are studying in the fields related to the theme and topics
    - who are engaged in the fields related to the theme and topics
    - who can afford to cover their own travel cost

Youths between the ages of 18 and 26 who have a strong interest in the topics.
Youths who have a good command of English (official language)
Youths who are able to participate fully in our schedule.
Youths who are unproblematic in entering/departing Republic of Korea regarding visa issuance.

Participants from any academic discipline are eligible to apply.