l Theme: Martial Arts Academy for Young Global Citizens

l Dates: 22 August ~ 26 August 2023  

l Main location: Chungju-shi, Chungcheongbuk-do, Republic of Korea

l Participants: 24 international students  + 6 Korean facilitators(buddies) 

l Language: English and Korean 

l Programme outline (subject to change)

- Lectures: sport integrity, global citizenship

- Martial arts experience: Taekkyeon, Taekwondo, horse-riding archery

- Cultural exchanges: pottery experience, cultural exchange (participants)

- Idea challenge: team activity to cultivate fresh ideas for improving ICM programmes

l Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate international (non-Korean national) students in the Republic of Korea (including exchange students, students enrolled in language school/institutes, and those taking a leave of absence) or plan to arrive before the academy starts  

l Benefits: Free participation during the programme (including meals and accommodations), souvenir package(s), participation certificate, and prizes for group activities

l Required documents

- Signed copy of registration policy agreement and application form,

- Letter of motivation (English): maximum 1 page (A4) (no restriction on the format)

l Participant requirements 

- Committed to attend the whole programme 

- Interested in international exchange, cultural experience, martial arts, sports, and global agenda (including UN SDGs and global citizenship)

- With positive attitude and multicultural understanding 

- With sufficient level of English

l Preferred candidate(s)

- Those who are fluent in Korean (above TOPIK Level 3 and etc.) 

- Those who are enrolled in related majors  or with relevant experience

- Those who could add more diversity to the programme