2019 Korean Homeland Education(K-Hed) Program

1. Korean Homeland Education

 - Specially and exclusively designed for overseas Koreans, the Korean Homeland Education(K-HED) is an education program aimed at fostering a Korean identity among overseas Koreans while helping next generation overseas Koreans grow into global talents. It consists of a variety of special programs such as on-site experiential activities, as well as Korean language, culture and history lessons.

2. Types of Course and Period

 - University Preparatory Course(5 months) : Course I, 2019.4.2 ~ 8.23, Course II, 2019.9.3 ~ 2020.1.30

 - Understanding Korea Course(2 months) : Spring, 2019.4.2 ~ 5.30, Summer, 2019.7.2 ~ 8.23, Fall, 2019.9.3 ~ 10.31, Winter, 2019.12.3 ~ 2020.1.30

 - Special Vacation Course(3 weeks) : Summer, 2019.8.7 ~ 8.23, Winter, 2020.1.7 ~ 1.22

3. Eligibility

 - University Preparatory Course : Overseas Koreans who have received 12 years of formal education

 - Understanding Korea Course : Overseas Koreans who have graduated from elementary school or higher

 - Special Vacation Course : Overseas Koreans aged 12 and above

4. Documents for Submission

 - Application Form, Study Plan, Certificate of Graduation, Academic Transcripts, Proof of Overseas Korean Identity, Photocopy of Passport

5. Application Deadline

 - (1st) February 28th, (2nd) May 24th, (3rd) July 22nd, (4th) October 25th

6. Office for Submission

 - Korean Education Center in Washington DC

   (2320 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington DC, 20008)

   * Please submit the application documents by mail or in person.

7. Inquiry

 - Korean Education Center in Washington DC : Tel. 202.939.5680/1, Email : education.office@mofa.go.kr

  * Please refer to the 2019 K-HED Application Guide attached below for details.

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2019 K-HED Application Guide.pdf

2019 K-HED Application and Study Plan (Form).doc

Personal Information Consent (Form).docx