Beginning July 8, the “2025 Invitation Program for Next-Generation Overseas Koreans” will welcome approximately 810 Korean youth (aged 18–25) from 56 countries. Through hands-on experiences in Korean history and culture, the program aims to strengthen participants’ Korean identity and sense of pride.
Hosted by the Overseas Koreans Agency (Commissioner Lee Sang-deok) and organized by its affiliated institution, the Center for Overseas Koreans Cooperation (Director Kim Young-geun), the program will take place over three sessions, each involving around 270 participants over the course of one week.
This year’s program features special events in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japanese rule. Participants will attend a lecture titled “The Role of Next-Generation Overseas Koreans in the 80th Year of Liberation” by historian Choi Tae-sung and engage in preliminary study sessions ahead of field visits to key historical sites.
The itinerary also includes a visit to the UN Memorial Cemetery in Busan, where participants will pay tribute to Korean War veterans as part of a broader effort to understand the war’s legacy and the value of international peace.
Notably, the program will offer both beginner and advanced tracks tailored to participant experience. Those who have joined the program in previous years will be eligible for specialized sessions offering a deeper immersion into Korean society and culture.
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Beginning July 8, the “2025 Invitation Program for Next-Generation Overseas Koreans” will welcome approximately 810 Korean youth (aged 18–25) from 56 countries. Through hands-on experiences in Korean history and culture, the program aims to strengthen participants’ Korean identity and sense of pride.
Hosted by the Overseas Koreans Agency (Commissioner Lee Sang-deok) and organized by its affiliated institution, the Center for Overseas Koreans Cooperation (Director Kim Young-geun), the program will take place over three sessions, each involving around 270 participants over the course of one week.
This year’s program features special events in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japanese rule. Participants will attend a lecture titled “The Role of Next-Generation Overseas Koreans in the 80th Year of Liberation” by historian Choi Tae-sung and engage in preliminary study sessions ahead of field visits to key historical sites.
The itinerary also includes a visit to the UN Memorial Cemetery in Busan, where participants will pay tribute to Korean War veterans as part of a broader effort to understand the war’s legacy and the value of international peace.
Notably, the program will offer both beginner and advanced tracks tailored to participant experience. Those who have joined the program in previous years will be eligible for specialized sessions offering a deeper immersion into Korean society and culture.
https://newsk.net/korea/?idx=166667263&bmode=view