KOREAN NET

* Locations, duration, and participant quota may be subject to change.

E. Main Programs

○ (Common) Orientation, opening and closing ceremonies (welcome lunch and farewell dinner), lectures on Korea’s work environment and culture, talk sessions and mentoring with overseas Koreans settled in Korea, networking among participants, and more

- (Employment Track) Resume and cover letter consultation, visits to Korean companies, On-the-Job Training (OJT), and more

- (Entrepreneurship Track) Special lectures on developing startup models, presentations on planning ideas, field visits for startup discovery, networking, and more

 

2. Application

 

A. Application Period

○ Online application: Mon, May 11, 2026–Thu, Jun. 18, 2026

* Application deadline: 6 PM, Thu, Jun. 18 (KST)

 

B. Eligibility & Preferred Applicants

○ Qualifications

- Age Requirements: Overseas Korean youth aged 26 to 34
(as of Sep. 14, 2026, the first day of the program)

- Residency Requirement: Overseas Koreans currently residing abroad legally for five years or more

· Overseas Koreans with foreign nationality, permanent residency, Korean nationals, adoptees, children of adoptees, and children from multicultural families

· Must be in good physical and mental health, and able to fully participate in the program activities (e.g., training sessions, traveling)

· Students involved in conflicts with the immigration control laws of the residing country are not eligible.

 

○ Preferred Applicants

- Applicants with outstanding personal statements

· Motivation for applying, plans for employment or startup activities, personal background, migration background, and other details

- Descendants of persons of distinguished services to independence or the State

- Overseas adoptees and children of adoptees

C. Application Method & Required Documents

○ Application Method: Applicants should visit www.korean.net, create an account*, and submit an application.

* Applications must submit using their own account
(Using parent’s or guardian’s account is not allowed).

 

○ Required Documents

- Fill out the online application form in Korean or English.

① (Required) Application form and Personal data provision and use consent form

② (Required) Self-introductory letter (Korean or English)

③ Copies of documents that prove status as an overseas Korean national or an overseas Korean of foreign nationality

· Korean nationals: copy of the Overseas Korean Registration Certificate

· Overseas Koreans with foreign nationality: Certified Copy of Archived Family Registry, Basic Certificate, Certificate of Family Relations, or other documents that can prove Korean ancestry or overseas Korean status

**Where possible, please submit relevant documents. The information will be used as reference data to understand the current status of overseas Koreans and to develop related policies.

***A scanned copy of the printed Overseas Korean Registration Certificate must be uploaded.

→ Rename the file name of the scanned copy using the participant’s name (no special characters), and hide the Resident Registration Number.

 

 

Information of Registration as an Overseas Korean

‣ The Korean government strongly encourages overseas Koreans to register in order to protect the safety and rights of Korean nationals residing abroad in a systematic manner. Through this registration, authorities can accurately identify local residence status, provide various administrative and consular services, and deliver timely, effective support in emergency situations such as disasters or conflicts. 📌 Official government online service for registration, reports, and certificate issuance by overseas Korean nationals ‣ www.g4k.go.kr: 365 Civil Service Portal for Overseas Koreans (online application for registration as overseas Korean national, reports of changes or relocation, and related services) 📌 Offline application ‣ You can also apply for overseas Korean registration in person at a local Korean embassy or consulate general. 📌 Inquiries: 365 Civil Service Call Center for Overseas Koreans ‣ Tel.: +82-2-6747-0404 (available 24 hours)

 

- Required documents for eligible applicants (Upload via the website)

· Supporting documents for descendants of independence activists or national patriots

 

○ Notes

- The application must be submitted online via www.korean.net using the applicant’s own account. Other submission methods will not be accepted. Parents, teachers, or others cannot apply on behalf of the participant.

- E-mail, phone number, social media ID, emergency contact, and contact in Korea must be accurately submitted.

* Enter a frequently used e-mail address, as announcements will be sent by e-mail.

- Any disadvantages due to missing documents or incorrect information are the applicant’s responsibility. Your application may be canceled if any false information is discovered in the submitted documents.

 

3. Selection Criteria

○ General Principle

-Applicants who submit all required documents will be reviewed and selected through a screening process.

○ Main Criteria

- Whether the self-introduction is substantial and aligns with the purpose of the program

* Motivation for applying, plans for employment or entrepreneurship plans, personal background, migration background, and any other relevant information

- Recommendation from the Korean Consulate General in the residing country (reference)

○ Disqualifying Criteria

- Those receiving treatment for medical conditions with neuropsychiatric symptoms and who could experience shock, seizure, or display of abnormal behavior during the program

- Those with severe allergies or reactions to specific foods that would require special attention during the program or raise concerns about safety

- Those who are deemed unable to participate in the program for other physical or mental health reasons

- Those whose applications contain false information or whose submitted documents are found to be inconsistent with facts

- Those who are deemed incompatible with the objectives of the program

 

 

4. Benefits for Participants

 

 

Participants will receive benefits for airfare based on a fixed amount per region, accommodation and meals during the program, program participation fees (including transportation costs), and individual travel insurance.

○ Airfare Subsidy by Region

 

 

Region	Airfare Benefit (KRW)	Region	Airfare Benefit (KRW)
Asia	Region A: 200,000	Africa	1,000,000
	Region B: 300,000	Middle East	1,000,000
	Region C: 600,000
Russia/CIS	600,000	North America	1,100,000
Oceania	800,000	Latin America	1,500,000
Europe	1,000,000

* Asia Region A: East Asia (China, Japan)

Asia Region B: Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, etc.)

Asia Region C: Southwest Asia (India, Pakistan, etc.)

 

○ Airfare Payment Method

- A fixed airfare subsidy by region is provided for round-trip tickets purchased for participation in the program.

* Fixed amount provided per region (based on place of residence), regardless of ticket price

* Round-trip ticket from country of residence must be submitted for program participation (no restrictions on stay duration in Korea).

- Cash payment will be made on-site to participants who complete the program (those who attend the full schedule).

 

○ Supported Expenses (During the Program)

- All expenses related to accommodation, meals, activity fees, transportation, and travel insurance during the program will be fully covered.
* Participants will not be responsible for any additional costs except for personal expenses.

 

5. Selection Results & Inquiries

 

○ Selection results available:
* Final participants will receive detailed guidance regarding program participation

- After Fri, Jul. 10, 2026 on www.korean.net

 

○ Inquiries (Overseas Koreans Cooperation Center)

- 2026 OKFriends Homecoming Young Camp (4th)

 

 

Young Camp Inquiries

youthcamp_4th@okocc.or.kr

- Korean.net application system
* For inquiries regarding the application system or Korean.net membership registration

 

 

System Inquiries

pms01@okocc.or.kr