2017 Junior Korean Unification Experts Fellowship

1.    Fellowship Overview

The Institute for Unification Education of the Ministry of Unification of the Republic of Korea provides “The Junior Korean Unification Experts Fellowship (JKUEF)” for mid-career foreign experts and scholars who are interested in Korean affairs. This fellowship, since its launch five years ago, has played a meaningful role for international scholars and practitioners to deepen their knowledge of issues concerning the Korean peninsula. If you want to join JKUEF, please read more below.

2.    Objectives of Fellowship

(1)  To promote a global understanding of the ROK government’s policy towards North Korea and a vision for Korean unification.

(2)  To build network among experts and scholars of Korea and foreign countries that will serve as a critical asset for international cooperation for Korean unification.

3.    Outlines of Fellowship

(1)  Period: July 3rd ~ 12th (ten days)

(2)  Number of participants: Approximately twenty

(3)  Program: Participant will join lectures, free discussion on the chosen subjects, field trips and a full-day academic seminar. Examples are below.

Lecture Subjects

- ROK’s unification policy and vision for Korean unification

- ROK’s unification diplomacy and international cooperation

- Security issues surrounding the Korean peninsula

- Understanding of North Korea

Field Trips

- DMZ and Panmunjeom

- Inter-Korean Transit Office

- High School for North Korean Refugees (Hanawon)

- Cultural Heritage Sites

- Government agencies or research institutes

Academic Seminar

- All participants will join Academic Seminar (either as presenters or discussants) to discuss with Korean counterparts.

For more information on how to apply, please click here: 2017 Junior Korean Unification Experts Fellowship.