[Part 1] Program Briefing on KF Global Challengers (Saturday, June 30, 2018 at 10:00-12:00)
The Korea Foundation organized a program briefing session to introduce and solicit participation in the KF Global Challengers 2019 at the Ferrum Hall of the Ferrum Tower in Suha-dong, Seoul on June 30, 2018 from 10 to 12 a.m.
Utilizing the Foundation’s overseas networks, the KF Global Challengers Program fosters the next generation of global leaders by providing talented young Koreans with an opportunity to work as interns or trainees at major policy research institutes, museums and university libraries so that they can acquire an international mindset and work experience.
The briefing offered information on the program in general and how to apply. Participants of the KF Global Challengers Program 2017 also attended the event to share various information including tips on how to write applications and their internship experience.
Through the application process this year, the Korea Foundation plans to finalize some 40 KF Global Challengers for next year’s program. Detailed information is provided through program announcements at the KF Online Application System (
https://apply.kf.or.kr).
(Applications accepted from Monday, July 2 to Monday, July 30, 2018, 14:00)
[Part 2] Report by KF Global Challengers (Saturday, June 30, 2018 at 13:30-16:30)
Following the briefing session in the morning, the participants of the KF Global Challengers 2017 who had just returned home gathered together to share the meaning and achievements of their activities.
The Korea Foundation sent five young Koreans to overseas institutions in 2011 for the first time under the Think Tank Internship and the Museum Internship of the KF Global Challengers Program. Widening the scope of the program to include internship at overseas libraries and prominent universities, the Foundation has so far sent about 273 talented Koreans so far to top-level organizations around the globe.
The Korea Foundation will continue to provide support actively to young Koreans so that they can fully demonstrate their boundless talent and passion on the international stage.
