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The 20th class of Friends of Korea Recruitment (1. February - 15. July. 2026)
- Post Date2025-12-26

Program Overview
● Number of Participants: Approximately 40 persons
● Activity Period: 1 February, 2026 – 15 July, 2026 (5.5 months)
● Eligibility:
- Korean nationals and foreign residents aged 18 or above, residing in Korea or abroad
* Foreign applicants must have sufficient Korean language proficiency to perform program activities.
● Selection Criteria
-Applicants must:
1) Have a strong interest in and knowledge of Korea, including its culture and history
2) Be able to use their language skills to:
- Monitor Korea-related information in overseas media
- Report factual errors
- Promote the “Right Information Notification Service” through online and offline activities
● Preferred Qualifications
1) Language Skills: Proficiency in English and at least one additional foreign language*
- Applicants with official language test scores are preferred
* Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, French, Indonesian, etc.
2) Relevant Experience / Background
- Majors in Korean or foreign languages, journalism, media studies, international relations, or international trade
- Experience in journalism, cultural promotion, or international exchange