Purpose of the camp
By posting various educational contents and conducting courses on an online platform, Korean teens around the world will be provided with an opportunity to meet and learn about their home country, Korea.
A variety of programs are prepared for you to learn about your motherland, Korea, your sense of roots as a Korean people, and the knowledge you need as a global citizen.
Eligibility
Korean teens and Overseas Korean teens
- Korean nationals, citizens, and permanent residents.
- Adoptees and children and adoptees
- Children of multicultural families
- Descendants of independence fighters, descendants of Goryeo people, Korean residents in China
- Students who are willing to contribute to the society of overseas Koreans and have excellent performance in Korean community service, etc.
Age
From 14 to 18 years old
2023 OKFriends Teens Camp Online period
- Period 1 June 1 ~ June 30 2023
- Period 2 July 1 ~ July 312023
- Period 3 August 1 ~ August 31 2023
- Period 4 September 1 ~ September 30 2023
- Period 5 October 1 ~ October 31 2023
- Period 6 November 1 ~ November 30 2023
Participants who have completed the required courses will be issued the ‘certificate of completion’.
| No. | Division | Courses | Main Content |
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| 1 | Required Contents |
Opening Ceremony & Orientation | The opening ceremony will be held to announce the start of the 2023 OKFriends Teens Camp Online, and orientation will be held on how to participate. |
| 2 | Spirit of ‘Hongik Ingan’ that has been together in the history of the Korean people (Part 1) | A special course will be given on the unique spirit of the Korean people, “Hongik Ingan.“ Let’s meet the beautiful historical stories that were possible because of the spirit of the Hongik in the history of our people. (Instructor: Jeong Seon A) |
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| 3 | Spirit of ‘Hongik Ingan’ that has been together in the history of the Korean people (Part 2) | ||
| 4 | Peace and Unification on the Korean Peninsula, and Dialogue for the Future (Part 1) | Professor Kim Nuri and youth OKF members talk together about peace, unification, and the future of the Korean Peninsula. Learn the examples of Germany and the international community and talk about hope for peace and unification. (Lecturer: Professor Kim Nuri) |
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| 5 | Peace and Unification on the Korean Peninsula, and Dialogue for the Future (Part 2) | ||
| 6 | Finding the SECRET of Korean cultural contents success | It conveys the status and secret of Korea as a global cultural powerhouse. Through interviews with experts on the secrets of the global success of Korean cultural contents such as K-POP, K-Drama, and K-Movie, we deliver a message of pride and hope as a global Korean. |
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| 7 | Optional Contents |
Meeting OKFriends HomeComing Teens Camp | Highlights of the 2022 OKFriends Homecoming Teens Camp. Let’s take time to find out what kind of program OKFriends Homecoming Teens Camp is and have expectations for the upcoming 2023 OKFriends Homecoming Teens Camp. |
| 8 | What kind of character is “Hangeul”? The meaning of the creation of “Hunminjeongeum” and the charm of “Hangeul” (Part 1) | Let’s find out the special meaning of “Hangul” among the letters that mankind has used in history. In addition, we will look at fun and touching anecdotes related to the creation of Hangeul and the special meaning of “Hangul” in the global era. (Instructor: Professor Jung Jae-hwan) |
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| 9 | What kind of character is “Hangeul”? The meaning of the creation of “Hunminjeongeum” and the charm of “Hangeul” (Part 2) | ||
| 10 | Climate/ecology/environment stories for our future | Delivers a climate/ecology/environmental message during the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It tells the story of wisdom that allows our teens who will live as global Koreans to recognize the seriousness of climate change, biodiversity, and environmental destruction and create a better future. (Lecturer: Professor Choi Jae-cheon) |
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| 11 | The story of traditional clothing with the soul of Korea | Through lectures by experts, we learn about Korean traditional clothes and learn the unique spirit of Korea contained in them. You can see pictures and images of various traditional clothes containing Korean beauty and wisdom. |
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| 12 | The story of globalization of K-Food | Let’s learn about Korean traditional foods and Korean food that is spreading around the world. Through interviews with various experts, we will look at the meaning of Korean food from the perspective of Korean identity and the meaning of raising its status as K-Food. |
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| 13 | Closing Ceremony |
OKFriends Teens Camp Online 1st Closing Ceremony | A closing ceremony for OKFriends Teens Camp Online participants from the 1st to 3rd periods. Along with the special performance, a message of encouragement will be delivered to the winners, and an award ceremony will be held for the outstanding winners. |
| 14 | OKFriends Teens Camp Online 2nd Closing Ceremony | A closing ceremony for OKFriends Teens Camp Online participants from the 4th to 6th periods. Along with the special performance, a message of encouragement will be delivered to the winners, and an award ceremony will be held for the outstanding winners. |
MORE INFO: https://okfteenscamp.kr/en/course-introduction/greeting.php
