Project name
King Sejong Institute Cultural Intern Dispatch Project
Recruitment Quota
Approximately 80 participants nationwide / Up to approximately 3 candidates selected and recommended by KNUH
Eligibility
University (undergraduate or graduate) students majoring in Korean culture or arts, or students with equivalent relevant experience*.
*Only verifiable experience will be considered, such as certificates of experience, portfolios, YouTube channels, social media accounts, etc.
Field of Recruitment
Fields of Korean culture and arts include Korean food (Hansik), K-pop dance and singing, K-beauty, Korean movies and dramas, Taekwondo, Hangul calligraphy, Samulnori (traditional percussion), traditional dance, traditional instruments like the Gayageum, Korean folk songs (Minyo), and Pansori (traditional vocal storytelling), among others.
Dispatch Period
From summer through autumn
※ The dispatch period may vary depending on the academic schedule of the Sejong Institute.
Basic activities can be carried out for 90 to 120 days* from the arrival date, with prior approval from the Sejong Foundation and the affiliated institution.
*However, returning to the home country within the year is mandatory due to safety and other considerations during the stay.
Dispatch Location
37 Sejong Institutes in 24 countries overseas (see attached document 1 for details).
Activities
Opening and running cultural classes at the Sejong Institute, and organizing Korean cultural events.
Role of Institution
| University (Undergraduate / Graduate) | Sejong Institute Foundation |
|---|---|
| ㆍMemorandum of Understanding (Foundation – University) ㆍPromoting the Cultural Internship Dispatch Program on campus ㆍPublic announcement and recruitment of participants ㆍSelecting outstanding students and recommending the candidate list ㆍEstablishing a management system for dispatched students | ㆍConduct domestic training for candidates recommended by universities, and make the final selection of interns from the training graduates ㆍProvide support for departure and stay abroad ㆍAssign dedicated staff to assist cultural interns with local adaptation ㆍCover costs related to overseas dispatch, including round-trip airfare, travel insurance, and visa issuance ㆍProvide living and activity expenses during the local stay ㆍSupport the development and operation of cultural teaching materials and courses |
Key Dates
| Overview | Detailed description | |
|---|---|---|
| May | Internal Recruitment and Selection of Program Participants | (University) Promote the Cultural Intern Dispatch Program on campus and announce the recruitment, then send the official participation documents (including cultural intern recommendation materials) to the Foundation. |
| June – July | Training and final selection of candidates recommended by the university (undergraduate/graduate). | (Foundation) After conducting domestic training and completion evaluation for cultural interns, final selection is made, followed by placement at Sejong Institutes and signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Foundation and the university (undergraduate/graduate). |
| Late July – Early August | Preparation for Cultural Intern Dispatch | (Foundation) Support for cultural interns’ visa issuance and dispatch, including airfare and travel insurance purchase. |
| August -November | On-site Deployment of Cultural Interns | (Foundation, University) Support for Sejong Institute cultural interns’ dispatch and local activities (August to November), and establishment and maintenance of a safety support system for the dispatched interns. |
| December | Completion of Cultural Intern Program | (Foundation) Selection of outstanding cultural intern activities and support for their return home. |