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The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism operates 'Facts About Korea' and 'Friends of Korea'  to promote accurate information and the beautiful culture of South Korea worldwide. 

We welcome the support of those who wish to correct errors related to Korea abroad and share accurate information.

Application Schedule

Application Period

6.24.(Mon.) 9AM ~ 7.17.(Wed.) 5PM

Announcement of Successful  Applicants*

8.1.(Thurs.)

Launching Ceremony and Training**

In August

*Successful applicants will be notified separately by email and a follow-up schedule on the launching ceremony etc. will be announced later.

**Successful applicants have to attend the launching ceremony (applicants residing overseas should participate online), non-attendance of the launching ceremony will result in disqualification 

Overview

(Number of Openings) 

Around 35 members

(Period of Activity) 

August to December / about 5 months

(Eligibility) 

Koreans and foreigners aged 18 or older residing in Korea or abroad*

*International applicants must be able to communicate in Korean at a level where they can fulfill their duties as a member

(Eligibility)

• Those who possess general knowledge about Korea and has an interest in the country, including its culture and history
• Able to utilize language skills to research and investigate presented in overseas media and report errors, able to promote services both online and offline

(Preferred qualifications)

How to apply 

1. Log in to Facts About Korea (member sign-up required)
2. Under the Menu of the Friends of Korea website, click on the 17th Friends of Korea Recruitment Notice
3. Submit your application form and a 2-minute self-introduction video

※Application is completed when the View Application button is activated)

Key Activities and Activity Format

• (Report Inaccuracies) Writing analysis reports about the distribution of Korea-related information overseas and reporting incorrect information
• (PR Activities) Promoting Facts about Korea to both Koreans and foreigners
• (Activity Format) Activities will be conducted individually or in teams of 4-5 members.
• ※ Teams will be organized and announced by the coordinator

Member Benefits

• Support for activity materials and expenses such as Activity Guidebook and souvenirs
• Opportunities to participate in various member activity-related events such as educational programs, conferences, etc.
• Record and recognition of member activity details on the 1365 Volunteer Portal
• Issuance of member activity certificates(issuance criteria to be announced later)
• Friends of Korea Chief commendation certificates and awards for outstanding achievers

Notes

• Only applications submitted through the Korea Info Service website are valid; applications submitted by other methods will not be accepted. 
• Applications saved as drafts can be modified until the deadline, but once finally submitted, they cannot be modified. 
• Submitted documents will be used solely for review purposes and will not be returned. 
• If the contents of the application are found to be false, the applicant will be excluded from selection, and any disadvantages due to errors or omissions in the application are the responsibility of the applicant. 
• Recruitment and operation schedules are subject to change depending on the operational situation.

Application-related enquiries: 

factsaboutkorea@korea.kr