2014 Korea Field Research and Study

We would like to invite all members of the KDI School to 2014 Korea Field Research and Study (KFRS), which takes place from Aug. 6 (Wed.) to Aug. 9 (Sat.).

This 4-day field trip will be a good opportunity to witness the past and present of Korean development. By visiting industrial manufacturing sites such as POSCO and SK Energy, you will see what laid the foundations of the current Korean economy. A visit to Chungnam Provincial Office will offer a chance to see how local economy in Korea had revived. Besides, we will get to visit Gyeongju city, the capital of the Shilla dynasty, and look around some historical sites which are rich with cultural heritage.

Though KFRS is designed for international students to improve their understanding about diverse aspects of Korea, Korean students are also strongly recommended and welcomed to join in.

This field trip offers 1 credit as a field research course. Participants can obtain 1 credit upon submission of a KFRS report. This credit will be shown on your official transcript under the fall term but will not count towards the graduation requirements.

Please note that only limited number of students can participate in this tour. And once you apply it, you will be on the waiting list and the school will approve your status. The application will be processed on a first-come-first served basis, so be quick to enjoy 2014 KFRS.

See below details for your information.

<2014 Korea Field Research and Study Schedule>

Ø  Date: Aug. 6 (Wed.) ~ Aug. 9 (Sat.) ― four days and three nights

Ø  Application deadline: by July 11(Fri.)

Ø  Participation Fee: KRW 100,000

   (Other expenses such as accommodation, meals, transportation will be covered by school.)

Ø  Accommodation: Gyeongju Hyundai Hotel(5 Star-Hotel)

<Detailed Itinerary>

Date

Time

Place(City)

Activity

8. 6
(Wed.)

8:40

Seoul

Depart for Hongsung

15:00

17:15

Gyeongju

Depart for Gyeongju

8.7
(Thu.)

09:00

Pohang

Visit to POSCO
Visit to POSCO History Museum

14:30

Gyeongju

Gyeongju Cultural Heritage

(Cheomseongdae, Daereungwon)

8.8

(Fri.)

09:00

Wolsan

Visit to SK Energy

14:30

Gyeongju

8.9
(Sat.)

9:50

Gyeongju

Gyeongju Cultural Heritage

(Yang Dong Village)

13:30 ~ 18:30

Return to Seoul

※ The schedule above is subject to change without any prior notice.

※ Students are advised to prioritize their academic schedule and coursework over the advertised event.

<Penalty>

Please note that once your application is submitted, you will be charged with penalty of 50,000 KRW if you don’t show up on the day, unless you sent us an email notice by July 27th. (If you cancel your application on the ''Event application Result'' Section of MIS before July 27, there will be no penalty.)

<How to apply>

① Visit "www.kdischool.ac.kr"

② Log in using your ID and Password

③ Click the “MIS” on the right hand side of KDI School Service menu

④ In the menu bar on the left, click “Apply for Events” under the “Training/Event”

⑤ Click the “Query” button

⑥ Click the “2014 Korea Field Research and Study"

⑦ Click “Save”

⑧ Please check your status, enrolled, cancelled, or waiting on the ''Event application Result'' Section. (If someone cancels it, the first person on the waiting list will take place.)

If you receive monthly stipend from the School, participation fee will be deducted from your September stipend. Those who are not getting stipend and 2013 Fall students, please transfer the participation fee of KRW 100,000 to the below bank account by July 27(Fri.)

    Woori bank 1005-300-972508 한국개발연구원 국제정책대학원

For further questions, feel free to contact the Student Affairs Division.

Thank you.

Student Affairs Division