OPEN INVITATION FOR PARTICIPATION
In its 16 years of existence and experiences, OKF is holding a conference with highly influential guests who are dedicating themselves in developing Korean communities. Through this conference, we hope to invite future leaders in the various areas such as politics, economy, society and culture etc., so that we can promote growth and strengthen overseas Korean society.
The Future Leaders' Conference will be held in Seoul from 2 to 5 in Oct., 2013. There are about 100 highly influential guests who will be gathered to share their experiences and knowledge. The OKF hopes to attract your interests in this event.
A. Program Outline
1. Title: The 16th Future Leaders’ Conference
2. Purpose: Promote network and mentorship between future leaders in politics, economy,
society, culture etc. through interchanging knowledge and information.
3. Date: 2013.2.Oct.(Wed)-5.Oct.(Sat)
-> Check-In: 2.Oct.(Wed) 14:00, Check-Out: 6.Oct(Sun) 12:00
4. Venue: Seoul
-> Accommodation: TBD
5. Main Events
-> Speeches by local/international guests
-> Forums and lectures in various subjects
-> Visits to governmental organizations and offices
->Networking between local Koreans and Korean overseas
-> Press activities and interviews towards major and local publications.
B. Criteria & Selection
1. Qualifications
① Age between 25-45 years old, Koreans living overseas with a foreign residency or citizenship, have been out of the country for more than 10 years.
② A person who is recommended by the Korean Embassy because he/she fulfills purpose of this event and can devote himself/herself to the development of Korean community overseas
2. Major Field
① Those engaged in the field of legal, major press & media, politics, economy and international organization, cultural and art.
② Those demonstrated expertise in the field of natural resource, energy, high-tech industry, green-industry (environment, ecology etc.).
③ Executives or directors of outstanding regional community organizations or those represent the organization of the next generation.
④ Those considered to be appropriate to this event based on his/her professional career and experiences.
Note: Those who have participated in this event in the past three years (2010-2012) are not eligible to apply this year.
3. Registration
Submit or return required documents including the application with the following personal statement to the Korean Embassy or Consulate General in the applicant’s residence area.
-> Add statements or submit letters of recommendation by ambassador or legations abroad in the applicant’s country.
4. Evaluation Criteria
① Personal reasons and goals for participating in the Future Leaders’ Conference.
② A description of contribution for the development of overseas Korean community or country of their residence.
③ Social statement, potential, and career field of applicant.
④ Any comments, evaluation about you and your contribution, engagement will be positively evaluated.
C. Documents for Submission
1. Registration form
① Application form with personal statement
② Resume
③ A copy of passport
④ Employment certificate or other identification document to prove applicant’s position.
⑤ If applicable, copy of media release, merits, and recognition and award granted
2. Deadline (must be submitted in Korea Standard Time)
① Due: 2013.4.April(Thur) 18:00. Please meet the deadline.
② Submissions will be done through the Korean Embassy or Consulate General in applicant’s country.
3. Announcement of the finalists: not later than 2013.30.April(Tue) (Tentative)
D. Support
1. Flight fare
-> Economy class, 50% of return flight ticket
-> Economy class, 100% of return flight ticket (only for participants from Russia, CIS region)
Note :
i. Flight fare will be paid upon the GTR(Government Transportation Rate) so the excess charge incurred will not included
ii. Flight fare incurred by personal travel will not included
2. Accommodations and meals (personal expenses are not included)
-> 1 room for 2 people (additional charges will incur if a single room is desired)
-> 3 meals for 1 day during the program.
E. Contacts
1. In charge: Jeonghea, Kim, Manager, Future Generation Team
-> Contact Info.: (office) 82 2 3415 0172, (email): jheakim@okf.or.kr
2. Ref.: The Overseas Koreans Foundation (www.okf.or.kr, www.korean.net).