2012 International Summer Program July 29 > August 11

The APCA is an institution at Kangwon National University, designed to specialize in various leadership training programs for individuals in Korea and abroad. Through close cooperation with other organizations such as KOICA(Korea International Cooperation) and UNDP (the United Nations Development Program), APCA is making headway with training programs on economic development, rural development, and sustainable development. The principle goal of APCA is to play a leading role in providing and training programs for prospectus leaders from developing countries, to assist in poverty reduction and to contribute in sustainable development. Asia-Pacific Cooperation Academy

Organization KNU office of international Affairs Coordinator APCA(Asia-Pacific Cooperation Academy)

DateProgram July 29 (Sun.)Arrival & Check-in(pick-up service is provided) July 30 (Mon.)Opening Ceremony & Lectures 09:00-12:00 Opening Ceremony & Course Introduction/Introduction of APCA & KNU/ Campus tour 12:00-13:30 Lunch 13:30-15:30 Lectures 1: Introduction to Korean Culture and Economy 16:00-18:00 Lectures 2: North America and Middle East 18:30-20:30 Welcome Party July 31 (Tue.)Lectures & Cultural Experience 09:00-12:00 Lectures 3_1: Korean Language 12:00-13:30 Lunch 13:30-15:30 Lectures 4: Understanding the major issues of the world 15:30-18:00 Samul-Nori Aug 1 (Wed.)Lectures & Country Report 09:00-12:00 Lectures 3_2: Korean Language 12:00-13:30 Lunch 13:30-18:00 Country Report Aug 2 (Thu.)Field trip 08:00-12:00 12:00-13:30 14:00-15:00 15:30-16:30 Move to Jeonju Lunch Hyundai Motors Jeonju Hanji Museum Aug 3 (Fri.)Fieldtrip 09:00-17:00 Yeosu Expo Tour Aug 4 (Fri.) Fieldtrip 10:00-11:00 12:00-13:30 14:00-18:00 Suncheon Open Movie Studio Lunch Move to Chuncheon

DateProgram Aug 5 (Sun.)Rest & Team Activity Aug 6 (Mon.) Lectures & Cultural Experience 09:00-12:00 Lectures 3_3: Korean Language 12:00-13:30 Lunch 13:30-15:30 15:30-16:30 Lectures 5: **** Learning K-pop Dance Aug 7 (Tue.) Field Trip 09:00-17:00 Seoul Tour Aug 8 (Wed.) Cultural Experience & Field Trip 09:00-12:00 Takwan-Do 12:00-13:30 Lunch 14:00-17:30 Chuncheon Tour Aug 9 (Thu.) Lectures & Cultural Experience 09:00-12:00 Lectures 3_4: Korean Language 12:00-13:30 Lunch 13:30-17:30 Home Visiting Aug 10 (Fri.) Lecture & Team Presentation & Closing Ceremony 09:00-12:00 Team Project Preparation 12:00-13:30 Lunch 13:30-17:00 Team Project Presentation 17:00-18:00 Closing Ceremony -21:00 Farewell Party Aug 11(Sat.) Departure

Country Report  Home Country / University Report (Presentation by the participants )  Group Discussion Each participant is requested to prepare and bring her/his reports in a ppt format on her/his home country or university in a computer usb. Alternatively, please send your file to the APCA (Asia and the Pacific Cooperation Academy) Training Manager via to The report should be written in English. Each presentation will last minutes. The report should be about general information on the country and university that the participants come from.

Korean Language Lesson Korean is the official Language of Korea, both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People’s Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15 th century, a national writing system was commissioned by Sejong the Great, the system being currently called Hangul

Special Lectures - Introduction to Korean Society and Culture - North America and Middle East - Millennium Development Goals - Literature

Team Presentation Participants will be divided into several groups and each group will be assigned with a topic of Millennium Development Goals of the United Nations. Topics would include poverty, global warming, gender equity, globalization, etc. During the course of the workshop, each group will prepare presentation after in-depth group discussions. A presentation Contest will be held on the last day and the best team will be awarded.

Culture Experience During the program, participants will have chances to experience Korean society, lifestyle, and traditional and modern culture Taekwondo (Korean Martial art and national sport of South Korea) Samulnori (Korean traditional percussion quartet)

Culture Experience Making Hanji (Traditional Korean paper handmade from mulberry trees) Learning K-pop (Learning the newest K-pop dance)

Culture Experience Home Visiting (Visit a Korean home to experience the Korean daily life and food)

Excursion & Fieldtrip Seoul Tour On the day of excursion to Seoul, participants will visit several places like Namdaemun Market, Gyeongbok palace, Korean traditional home, N-Seoul Tower and Insa-dong (a charming narrow street lined with antique stores and art galleries) (

Excursion & Fieldtrip YEOSU EXPO The Yeosu Expo will provide participants with an opportunity to understand the international community’s perception of the function and value of the ocean and coast, share knowledge on the proper use of the ocean and coast and recognize the need for cooperation in the marine sector. It will also serve as a venue to learn about the achievements of and future models for the marine sector and offer a valuable chance to promote state-of-the-art marine science and technology and marine industries. (

Useful Information 1.ARRIVAL ▪ Date : July 29,(Sun) 2012 ▪ Incheon Airport, Korea ▪ When you purchase ticket, please to 2. CONTACTS ❏ Office of International Affairs ▪ Program Manager: Ms. Soo Jang ▪ Phone: ▪ Fax :: ▪ ❏ Asia and the Pacific Cooperation Academy (APCA) ▪ Training Manager: Ms. Meehwa, SHIN ▪ Phone: ▪ Fax :: ▪ 3. Personal belongings checklist ❏ Passport and visa ❏ Flight ticket (e-ticket) ❏ Private Cost ❏ Clothes ❏ Medicine (if taken regularly)

4. ACCOMMODATION ❏ BTL, Kangwon National University All participants will stay at the BTL dormitory of Kangwon National University in Chuncheon during the training course. - The building is a smoke-free environment - Air-conditioning - Twin room - LAN network - Electric Power: 220 volts ※ Note :If your appliances do not use 220 volts, you need to bring your own transformer. Useful Information

Month Average tem perature ( ℃ ) Average tem perature (F) Clothing JAN Winter coat, sweater, gloves FEB MAR Long-sleeved shirt, spring jacket APR MAY JUNE Half-sleeved shirt, summer clothes, umbrella JULY AUG SEP Long-sleeved shirt, autumn jacket OCT NOV Jumper, jacket, winter clothes DEC WEATHER & CLOTHES For Korea’s latest weather conditions, please visit the Korea Meteorology Administration website at

1 Kangwondeakak-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, Korea Tel Fax