The Overseas Koreans Foundation hosted the 2022 Overseas Korean Youth Homeland Training twice in 2022, from July 14 to July 19 and July 28 to August 2. Through cultural experiences and lectures, approximately 1,100 overseas Korean youth participants from 53 countries and domestic participants spent time in cities such as Cheonan, Yeongdeok, Bonghwa, Gimje, and Pyeongchang to better understand their home country and strengthen bonds with their peers. The following photographs show the vivid scenes of the home country training.
Youth participants listening to Seong-gon Kim, chairman of the Overseas Koreans Foundation, deliver the opening remarks
Group leaders extending welcomes to campers
Participants who made the trip to Dosan Seowon
Taking a tour of the Gyeongju region and snapping a photo at Cheomseongdae
OKFriends artwork remade from recycled materials
Participants visiting the Daejeon Ppuri Park
Participants at the “Sweetfish Festival” in Bonghwa having the opportunity to catch sweetfish
Participants composed a song with a personal narrative and created harmony as an ensemble
Participants enjoying maritime experience
Commemorative photograph following maritime activities