1. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held an “outreach briefing on global youth” for young students in Jeollabuk-do at Chonbuk National University on September 12 to give information on programs conducted by the Foreign Ministry and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) to support youth seeking job opportunities abroad.

2. At the event, attended by about 300 students in the region, including Chonbuk National University students, officials in charge of supporting youth seeking employment at international organizations, internship programs at regional organizations in Latin America, working holiday programs, and overseas volunteer programs provided detailed explanations on when to receive applications, qualifications, and assistance provided under each program, such as airfares and living expenses.

3. The event was followed by a one-on-one consulting session. In the session, students were able to directly ask officials in charge of programs that suit them for detailed information.

o Students asked many questions about language ability required to apply for the programs, and the costs of participation. They also showed much interest in assistance provided by the Foreign Ministry and KOICA.

4. In response to youth’s interests in and demands for the government’s youth employment policy and overseas job opportunities, the Foreign Ministry launched the global youth campaign in May to systematically promote about ten programs supporting around 50,000 youngsters a year, which have been conducted separately so far. Since then, the Ministry has actively carried out promotional activities, encouraging youth to consider working abroad.

5. The Foreign Ministry will work to provide information that is really helpful for Korean youth by holding briefing sessions in Seoul (Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, September 26) and Busan (venue undecided, October) after the one in Jeollabuk-do.


* unofficial translation