Call for Applications for the IKSU Field Study Trip to South Korea and Poster Exhibition - Institute for the Study of the Asia Pacific
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14 Dec Call for Applications for the IKSU Field Study Trip to South Korea and Poster Exhibition

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Call for Applications for the IKSU Field Study Trip to South Korea and Poster Exhibition

Call for Applications for the IKSU Field Study Trip to South Korea and Poster Exhibition

We are recruiting 20 students for the field study trip to South Korea and the following poster exhibition. Successful applicants are required to attend all activities, including producing posters for the exhibition.

  • Field study trip to South Korea: 27 May – 9 June 2022 (subject to change due to the COVID-19 travel restriction)
  • ‘Peace and Unification of Korea’ Poster exhibition at UCLan: 29 June – 3 July 2022

 

In order to apply, read following details carefully.

Applicant Eligibility: While it would be an asset if you are enrolled in PhD Korean Studies, MA North Korean Studies, or BA Korean pathway, it is open to all UCLan students at all levels.

Application Submission Guideline:

  1. Deadline: 3 January 2022, by 12 PM
  2. Where to submit: IKSUEnquiry@uclan.ac.uk
  3. What to submit:
    • 2-page MS-word by containing (1) your full name, course and subject title, student number, and email address, (2) the reason why you are applying, (3) your thoughts/opinions on unification of Korea, and (4) names and contact details of two referees
    • Copy of your passport

 

The International Institute of Korean Studies (IKSU) will cover following expenses:

  • Partial flight fee (round trip, economy)
  • Accommodation in South Korea
  • PCR test fees in South Korea
  • Cost for DMZ/JAS visit
  • Fees for programme activities in South Korea, such as lectures and seminars
  • Poster printing fee for the exhibition

 

Cost for successful applicants will be:

  • GBP 350 as a part of flight cost (GBP 50 will be refunded once you submit a complete poster for the exhibition)
  • Any remaining cost, including visa fee, PCR test fees in the UK, and meals and public transportation cost

 

Your Responsibility:

  1. You must have a valid passport (at least 3 months left on your passport as of 27 May 2022)
  2. You must obtain K-ETA (https://www.k-eta.go.kr/portal/apply/index.do) in time. University will not be responsible for your visa.
  3. You must be eligible for the quarantine exemption in South Korea (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-korea/entry-requirements). We are expected to be exempted once current temporary measures are lifted. However, this is subject to change based on South Korean government’s guidelines for foreign travellers.
  4. You must successfully submit all required documents for the trip to South Korea in time.
  5. Any refund penalty or cancellation fees due to the failure of document submission or failure to travel shall be paid by you.
  6. You must submit your interim poster and the final poster for the exhibition in time.
    Result Announcement: 10 January 2022, via email (email will be sent to successful applicants only)
    Induction: 12 January 2022 (if you fail to attend the induction, your place will be given to other shortlisted candidates)

 

Activities in Korea: visits to Ministry of Unification, UniKorea Foundation, North Korean defector community, National Institute for Unification Education, DMZ and JSA; and meeting with students at Ewha Womans University.

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