South Korea is a country in East Asia. It is a peninsula with the East Sea on one side and the Yellow Sea on the other. Within the last 30 years, South Korea has grown into one of the world’s largest economies and a leader in technological innovation. Due to this rapid economic and social development, South Korea is a unique blend of traditional and modern cultural elements.
As a delegate, you will be living with a South Korean family and get to experience first-hand this distinctive culture. In South Korea, States’ 4-H partners with Korea 4-H.
Program Details
Dates
July 7 – August 6, 2027
In Country Partners: Korea 4-H
Ages
12 – 18 years old
Overview
Upon arrival to South Korea, delegates will participate in an arrival orientation led by Korea 4-H, which includes an introduction to Korean culture and instruction in basic language phrases. Delegates will then homestay with a Korea 4-H family, where they can immerse themselves into the culture of Korea and their host family’s daily life. The program will conclude with a departure debriefing at the Korea 4-H Center and sightseeing opportunities in Seoul.
Program Fee – $3300
The program fee includes overnights in a U.S. gateway city before and after international travel, arrival orientation, sightseeing and cultural excursions in Seoul, in-Korea expenses (transportation, lodging, and meals), orientation materials and States’ 4-H t-shirts, accident & sickness insurance, and a portion of the adult chaperone program expenses.
The program fee does NOT include:
- International airfare, which States’ 4-H will book when the delegation is finalized. The airfare will be communicated and invoiced at that time.
- Domestic airfare from your home to the gateway airport
- Incidentals and souvenirs
Additionally, some states may charge a small administration fee. These fees will differ from state to state.
Basic Timeline
| Fall | Submit your online application to your State Coordinator. Due dates vary by state. | |
| December 15 | State Coordinators send recommended applications to the States’ 4-H National Office. | |
| Early January | States’ 4-H reviews applications and makes final selection decisions. Space may be limited based on hosting capacity of the partner country. States’ 4-H notifies all applicants of their status. | |
| Spring | States’ 4-H books non-refundable international air tickets. | |
| Late Spring | Host Family placement is announced. | |
| Summer | Students fly to U.S. gateway city the day before international flight. |
Questions?
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