World Students in Korea (WSK) 5th Batch Recruitment

World Students in Korea (WSK) is now recruiting the 5th Batch!

The Presidential Council on Nation Branding (PCNB) is recruiting the 5th batch of members for the program “World Students in Korea.”

“World Students in Korea” aims to provide international students in Korea with opportunities to experience Korea in a more organized, diverse, and involved manner and to promote cultural exchanges between Korea and the students’ home countries through the blogs (web logs) run by the member students.

The 1st batch was launched in July 2009. Members participate in a variety of activities including camps, field trips, workshops, performances and other events.

Number of members sought

Fifty (50)

Application Period

May 16 (Mon) – May 29 (Sun) 2011

Eligibility

- International students (i.e. those who are currently enrolled in an educational institution(s) in Korea)

- Those who own and run a blog (*Those who do not have a blog are requested to open one prior to applying)

- Those who are interested in Korea’s industries and culture

- Priority for selection will be given to those who speak Korean

Tenure

Jun 2011 – December 2011 (6 months)

Tasks

- Open and run an individual blog upon which students are to post contents (articles, photos, videos, etc.) related to Korea

- Attend various workshops, field trips, and events hosted by the Council

Benefits

- Upon evaluation by the Council at the end of the tenure, students who have shown distinguished on- and offline activities will receive awards (e.g. A round trip flight ticket to home country for Grand Prize winner)

- A small gift will be provided for the students who have shown excellent activities upon evaluation by the Council at the end of the month.

- Opportunities to attend diverse cultural events and performances related to Korea, or those hosted by the Council

- Media coverage (TV programs, interviews with newspapers, magazines etc.) regarding WSK activities and Korea

How to Apply

Apply via the Council’s official web site. Click the following link.

Inquiries

Ms. Jung-A Lee

Culture, Tourism & Global Citizenship Bureau

Presidential Council on Nation Branding

brand@koreabrand.go.kr

Ms. Jin-Sook Lee

International Cooperation Bureau

Presidential Council on Nation Branding

milkyway@koreabrand.go.kr

For further information on the Presidential Council on Nation Branding, visit this link.