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https://www.koreagapyear.com/AllProgram_detail?id=750
Let’s travel all around Korea!
Plan together with your friends or even new met mind-alikes, an unforgettable adventure trip
through the undiscovered historical and magical cities and traditional towns hidden all over Korea!
Seoul, Daejeon, Busan, Jeju.... No more same boring travel tours!
Gangwon-do Donghae, Jeollanam-do Haenam, Gyeongsangbuk-do Mungyeong,
Chungcheongnam-do Gyeryong...
Time to discover and experience traditional small towns as you've never could have imagined before.
Take your Curiosity and Adventurousness by the hand and be surprised by all the wonderful
trips and travel journeys of the Discovery of South Korea, together with friends that lie ahead of you.
*Small town: A city with a population of less than 100,000, also refers to an area in danger of population extinction.



* These are pictures of the 2021 GKL program participant activity.
Program that GKL Foundation and Korea Gap Year prepared for foreigner students
“2023 GKL FOR ALL TOUR PLANNING GROUP”
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GKL (Grand Korea Leisure), a subsidiary of the Korea Tourism Organization, is a public corporation that supports the growth of the tourism industry.
We are building tourism infrastructure and creating jobs for young people through travel business, international conference business, tourism accommodation business, casino operation, and duty-free sales. In 2014, the GKL Social Contribution Foundation was established under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
In order to introduce the diverse culture of Korea to the world through the development of travel contents for small cities in the country, we are conducting the “2023 GKL Tourism Planning Group for All”. We hope you will experience the opportunity to promote Korea's hidden small cities all over the world. |
Exclusive 3 Special benefits to “2023 GKL FOR ALL TOUR PLANNING GROUP”
1. Accommodation, Transportation, Food and Activity fees during your trip are partially supported so you can enjoy your travel without any worries
2. Reception of Certficate of Completeion
3. If your team is one of the winning teams more surprises, gifts or benefits are awaiting you!

* These are pictures of the 2021 GKL program participant activity.
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GKL Social Contribution Project [Tour Planning Group for All] Foreign friends residing in Korea travel to a small city where a population is less than 100,000 and gradually disappears, revitalizes tourism in the area. Furthermore, it is a project to promote small cities in Korea as tourist destinations around the world by producing video contents that can promote the region. |
Go on a 2-day, 1-night trip with your friends.
From nature healing trips to historical and cultural tours!
Plan your own trip with various themes and concepts,
You can also create content that can spread the beauty and unique culture of small cities in Korea
by recording the memories of your trip with friends as a video.
Experience the most special trip this upcoming summer!

* These are pictures of the 2021 GKL program participant activity.
Example of Potential Video Ideas
You can create as well

Make a wish while watching the sunrise in Sokcho
Watch the red sun rising over the beautiful East Sea,
share new hopes, and take time to cheer each other on.

Experience pottery in Mungyeong
Make pottery on your own and experience the long history and tradition.

Have time to recharge at Haenam Ttangkkeut Village
Spend a healing time with beautiful nature at Ttangkkeut Village,
which is located at the southernmost tip of the Korean peninsula.
* The example above is for reference only, feel free to create whatever content you want!
Order of the program
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Apply for Participation ▶ Interview ▶ Orientation ▶ Training ▶ Planning for Trip ▶ Travel and Make Video Content ▶ Final Ceremony |

* These are pictures of the 2021 GKL program participant activity.
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY
“2023 GKL Tourism Planning Group for Everyone”!
1. Opportunity to learn more deeply about Korea its Culture, Tradition, and People, and show others
what you have experienced
Don't miss the opportunity to get to know Korea from a new perspective that no one has known so far.
You will meet a different side of Korea that only you can discover,
not the Korea everyone knows.
2. Financial Support for all your Trips!
You can receive support for all necessary expenses for a 1 Night 2 Days trip,
such as transportation, accommodation, and food.
The only expense that you need to be worrying about, is bringing joy entertainment, and fun!
* Excess expenses during activities except travel grants must be paid by yourself
3. A unique experience prepare everything on your own!
You can plan and carry out all the concepts, themes, places, and activities of the trip yourself,
so you can have a more special and new experience.


* These are pictures of the 2021 GKL program participant activity.
Target
Foreign students living in Korea
Age from 18 to 30
Must attend to Korean University, Graduate School, University Korean Language Program
*You must be able to participate in the entire schedule (no visa issues during the schedule)
Total
20 Students(1 group of 4 people, 5 teams in total)
* Both Individual and Team Application OK
* When an individual applies, we will form a team and arrange you in a team, where you won't be having any language barriers.
Process
| Category | Date |
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Application Period |
~ May. 10(Wed.) |
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Announcement of Successful Applicants of Document Screening |
May. 11 (Thur.) |
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interview Screening |
May. 13 (Sat.) |
| Announcement of Final Successful Candidates | May.16(Tues.) or 17 (Weds.) |
* Announcements of successful applicants will be posted on the website and notified individually.
* The detailed interview schedule will be notified individually only to those who have passed the document.
* The interview screening will be conducted as a NON-Face-to-Face Online Interview.
Operation Schedule
| Category | Date |
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Opening Ceremony and Orientation |
May. 20 (Sat.) |
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Organization of planning team and activities |
May. 21 (Sun.) ~ July. 31 (Mon.) |
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Distribute and promote the result video |
July. 30 (Sun.) ~ Sept. 30 (Sat.) |
| Achievement Sharing meeting | Aug. 30 (Weds.) |
* The schedule and details above can be changed situationally.
* Official events (Opening ceremony and Orientation, Achievement sharing event) must be attended.
How to apply
1. Fill out the application form through ‘Application for Participation’ at the top of the program
* when applying as a team, all members of the team must fill out the application form.
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2. Submit required documents by e-mail (hsy@koreagapyear.com)
- 1 copy of Identification (ARC{Alien Registration} or passport)
- 1 copy of school or language school enrollment certificate
-(optional) Portfolio
*Both the application for participation and the submission of documents are required in order to complete the application.
Inquiry
(Inquiries available on weekdays from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm / Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
Email: hsy@koreagapyear.com
Kakaotalk: @갭이어
Phonecall: 02-318-2553
Note
1. Submitted documents are not returned and the evaluation score is not revealed.
2. Among the final successful candidates, if they do not attend the opening ceremony or give up their selection, other applicants may be selected from the preliminary list.
3. Those who have entered false information in the application form or are selected in other dishonest ways may have their selection canceled even after being selected as a participant.
4. If the program is terminated and paused after the start of the project, the budget support may be suspended, however, some support may be (airfare, accommodation, etc.) refunded depending on and changing case by case
5. Photos or videos of participants in activities may be used for promotional marketing purposes.
6. For COVID-19 prevention and safe participation of participants, you must follow regulations such as operating guidelines and safety rules. Participation will not be allowed if these are violated.
7. The schedule and program contents may be changed according to the state/local government's social distancing level, quarantine guidelines, etc.
8. In the event of the spread of COVID-19, all programs may be suspended or terminated.
9. There is a limit to the money support and support is available only within the possible categories, mentioned earlier
10. If you have additional documents to submit, please submit them by e-mail (hsy@koreagapyear.com).
* In case of too many applications, other application submissions may be denied to due non vacancy, even if submitted prior to the deadline