국제교류처

KANGWON NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

If your current country of residence differs from your nationality, coming to a third country (South Korea) may be difficult.

For instance, if a Malaysian national student is studying in the United States, the procedure for coming to South Korea may differ from that of an American. Therefore, it is essential to contact the Korean Embassy in the country where you are residing and prepare the necessary documents in advance.

Once you have paid the participation fee, a crucial step in our process, and we have confirmed the payment details a few days later, we will send you a confirmation email. Then, you need to book your flight ticket and prepare to enter Korea. Please book a flight that arrives at Incheon International Airport before 3 p.m. on July 21, and the return date is up to you.

Depending on the country you are staying in, the documents required by the Korean Embassy for entry into Korea may vary. Please check in advance whether the required documents for entering Korea include the one issued by KNU. Also, please let us know in advance whether the document needs to be an original one sent by mail or if it's acceptable to send it via email, so I can assist you promptly.

It varies from country to country, but if you are able to stay in South Korea for a short period with a travel visa, we recommend you apply for a visa that has a more straightforward process and does not require any documents from KNU.

We are currently recruiting participants. The exact number and nationalities of participants will be finalized later so you will know at the online orientation in late May.

We will hold an online orientation at the end of May, so if you have any questions about the program or entry to Korea, you can be guided and can ask questions at that time. Inquiries via email, WeChat, etc., are always welcome.

The staff of the International Office will be with you for all weekday activities. Some KNU students, called 'supporters,' will also join and stay in a dormitory with you for two weeks.

Wi-Fi is free to use in buildings on campus, such as the dormitories. It is up to you whether or not you would like to use a mobile carrier. However, you will need to purchase a SIM card or use a roaming service if you do you not wish to be without mobile service.

In Korea, using a card, including mobile payment, is common, but we recommend exchanging a small amount of Korean won before coming to Korea.

Visa or Master cards are widely used in Korea, but there might be limitations depending on the type of card used. If you cannot use your card, you can visit Shinhan Bank on campus to exchange currency.

The program fee includes meals on weekdays, as well as all activities and accommodation.

The weekend is free time that doesn't include meals, so you can rest individually in the dormitory or visit other places like Seoul. KNU will provide a pick-up service at a set time from Incheon International Airport upon entry to Korea (the day before the program starts). However, at the end of the program, the students must prepare to leave the dormitory on their own, as everyone's leaving date and time is different.

For this, you will need to prepare personal expenses.

KNU will provide traveler's insurance for all participants during the program, but you will have to pay for the airfare. You can get extra coverage insurance in your home country if you would like.

The cafeterias on campus are not open in the morning, so it will serve simple food such as sandwiches or Korean lunch boxes. Most lunches and some dinners are at school restaurants, but you can experience a variety of foods at a restaurant when you go on field trips or activities off campus.