Author: Ben Jolley

Bike to the DMZ! East Coast Cross-Country Cycling Challenge

Calling all adventurous youth!

Do you dream of cycling along the beautiful East Coast of Korea, all the way to the DMZ? Here’s your chance!

The Ministry of Unification invites you to join the "Bike to the DMZ! East Coast Cross-Country Cycling Challenge."

■ Who are we looking for?

• Young Koreans aged 19-34 (born between June 18, 1989 and June 17, 2005)
• Passionate about cycling and physically fit to complete a cross-country journey
• Interested in unification and eager to promote peace and understanding
• Enthusiastic team players ready to make memories and forge new friendships
• Comfortable with being filmed throughout the journey
• Active on social media (YouTube, Instagram, blogs, etc.)
• Bonus points for talents in photography, videography, singing, dancing, first aid, sports massage, or other areas!

■ What’s in it for you?

• All accommodation and meals covered during the challenge
• Free cycling gear: bike, helmet, clothing, and more!
• Certificate of Appointment from the Minister of Unification
• Become a supporter of the official YouTube channel "K’s Official"

■ How to apply:

Submit your application and a short self-introduction video (max. 3 minutes, any style, must feature you) through the website: https://contest.spectory.net/unikorea24/run

■ Key dates:

• Application period: June 17 – June 28, 2024
• Document screening: July 1 – July 3, 2024
• Finalists announced: July 8, 2024
• Orientation: July 17, 2024 (tentative)
• Cycling challenge: August 5 – August 9, 2024
• Closing ceremony: August 9, 2024

■ Cycling itinerary:

Date	Starting Point	Destination	Distance	Accommodation
August 5	–	Huerington Resort	(Gathering)	Huerington Resort
August 6	Huerington Resort	National Marine Science Museum	115km	Deokgu Hot Springs Resort
August 7	Deokgu Hot Springs Resort	Jeongdongjin Sun Cruise Hotel	105km	Jeongdongjin Sun Cruise Hotel
August 8	Jeongdongjin Sun Cruise Hotel	Bongpo Beach Certification Center	94km	Triple Pension & Glamping
August 9	Bongpo Beach Certification Center	Unification Observatory	44km	–

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to challenge yourself, make a difference, and experience the beauty of Korea!

■ Contact:

Tel: 02-6953-1310

Email: [email protected]

Calling all filmmakers! Capture the beauty of nature in the 2nd National Institute of Ecology 29-Second Film Festival!

Share your story about nature and stand a chance to win from a ₩20,000,000 prize pool!

The National Institute of Ecology, dedicated to preserving biodiversity and creating a sustainable future, invites you to participate in the 2nd National Institute of Ecology 29-Second Film Festival.

Theme:

Choose one or both of the following:

1. "I am a naturalist (eco-person)"
2. "Disappearing [ ]"

Tell us heartwarming stories about the diverse lifeforms that share our planet and the small steps we can take to protect our ecosystems for a sustainable future. Let your passion for nature shine through your 29-second masterpiece!

Submission Guidelines:

• Period: June 20th, 2024 (Thursday) ~ July 27th, 2024 (Saturday) 23:59 (KST)
• How to Submit: Online via the 29-Second Film Festival website ([www.29sfilm.com](file:///C:/Users/pcuser/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip%5Ffilelist.xml))
• Eligibility: Open to everyone (domestic and international)
• Note: Please submit your film 1-2 days before the deadline to avoid any unforeseen issues.

Video Specifications:

• Length: 29 seconds (excluding title and credits)
• Format: Landscape or portrait
• Resolution: 19201080(px) / 10801920(px)
• Frame Rate: 29.97fps or 24fps
• File Format: mp4, mov, mpg, avi, wmv, etc. (standard codec)
• File Size: Under 1GB
• Thumbnail: 575*323(px)

Judging and Awards:

• Evaluation: 20% netizen evaluation, 80% expert evaluation
  • Netizen evaluation: Based on the total number of views, likes, and comments on the website (tallied until July 30th)
• Total Prize Money: ₩20,000,000
  • Details of awards and prize money will be announced on the website before the awards ceremony.
  • Taxes are the responsibility of the winner. For team submissions, the prize will be given to the representative (director).
• Awards Ceremony: To be announced

Other Information:

• There is no limit to the number of team members or submissions (multiple submissions are allowed).
• You are welcome to submit making-of films (NG videos, team promotional videos, etc.) in addition to your main submission.
• The final award winners will be announced at the awards ceremony.
• Submitted and awarded works may be used for promotional purposes by the organizers.
• Works that may negatively impact the image of the organizers will be excluded from judging.
• The above information is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
• Please use royalty-free sources or obtain permission from the copyright holder when creating your film. The submitter is solely responsible for any copyright or portrait rights issues.
• For inquiries, please send a message through the KakaoTalk channel ’29초영화제’.

We look forward to your participation!

Organizers: National Institute of Ecology, Korea Economic Daily
Host: 29-Second Film Festival Secretariat
Sponsors: Ministry of Environment, TikTok, Mixaudio

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Looking for a job in Vietnam? Get trained and funded to work there!

Hexagon GMI is recruiting for its 7th Vietnam Production Quality and Trade Specialist Training Program.

This is your chance to get a job in Vietnam with government funding!

Here’s what you need to know:

Application Deadline: July 7, 2024 (Applications accepted for 2 weeks after the program starts)

Training Period:

• Domestic (Gangnam, Seoul): June 24 – September 4, 2024
• Overseas (Hanoi): September 16, 2024 – February 13, 2025

Eligibility:

• Under 38 years old
• High school graduate or above (including those expecting to graduate)

Benefits:

• Full government funding (worth 13.5 million won) covering:
  • Tuition and training fees
  • Sickness and injury insurance
  • Visa application fees
  • Round-trip airfare to Hanoi
• Preparation classes for job-related certifications (ERP, Trade English) during domestic training
• Support for job-related (Trade English, ERP) or language (Vietnamese/English) certification exam fees
• Monthly training allowance of 200,000 won
• Eligibility to apply for the National Employment Support System (up to 500,000 won/month)
• Eligibility to apply for the Overseas Employment Settlement Support Fund (5 million won)

How to Apply:

Choose one of the following methods:

• Website: https://www.hexagongmi.com/56
• World Job Plus: https://www.worldjob.or.kr/advnc/strnLink.do?joCrtfcNo=T20240123022&joCrtfcDsp=1&joCrtfcDspSn=1

Contact Us:

• Phone: +82-2-517-9988
• KakaoTalk: Search ‘@헥사곤지엠아이’
• Website: www.hexagongmi.com
• Email: [email protected]

Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions!

Calling all young game developers! Join "Rest Shop"!

About Rest Shop:

Rest Shop is a club where young people who love games can analyze, research, and create their own games! We are looking for passionate teens interested in game design, programming, and character design.

Joining Rest Shop:

• We are always accepting new members!
• Who can join? Any teenager aged 14-19 who is interested in game design, programming, or character design.

What will you do?

• Develop games and participate in game development competitions.
• Attend monthly club meetings.

How to apply:

• Submit your application through our Google Form: https://forms.gle/Bx2c4EVigYtePFiVA

Benefits:

• Access to game development resources and equipment.
• Receive professional mentoring in game design, programming, and character design.

Questions?

• Call us at ☏ 070-7165-1036.

2024 Public Diplomacy Data Utilization Competition

Calling all innovators! Do you have a creative idea to tackle social issues using public diplomacy data? The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea invites you to participate in the 2024 Public Diplomacy Data Utilization Competition.

Who can participate?

Anyone in Korea with an interest in public diplomacy data can participate individually or in teams of up to 4 members. However, each participant or team can submit only one entry. Please note that using pre-existing ideas that have won awards in other startup competitions or infringing on copyrights will result in disqualification.

What are the categories?

This competition focuses on innovative ideas that utilize public diplomacy data to address social issues. You can use any data available on public data portals, including:

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)
• Korea Foundation (KF)
• Korea-Africa Foundation

For reference:

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs LOD Data: http://opendata.mofa.go.kr/lod/main.do
• KOICA Open Data Portal: https://www.oda.go.kr/opo/nmasc/main.do
• KF Statistics Center: https://www.kf.or.kr/koreanstudies/koreaStudiesMap.do

How to apply?

Submission Period: May 16, 2024 (Thursday) to July 15, 2024 (Monday), 18:00 KST

Document and Presentation Evaluation: Mid-July to Early August 2024

Result Announcement and Award Ceremony: Mid-August 2024

Please note that the schedule is subject to change, and the results will be announced individually.

Submission Method:

• Documents: Application form, Idea Proposal, Agreement for Collection and Use of Personal Information (Refer to the attached form)
• Submission: Directly through e-People (https://www.epeople.go.kr) or email ([email protected])
• Presentation: Presentation manuscript (free format, presentation file) – applicable to finalists only

Evaluation Criteria:

Your submission will be evaluated based on:

• Public data utilization
• Concreteness
• Originality
• Development potential
• Social value creation

Prizes:

A total of 5 individuals or teams will be selected and awarded prizes, including Minister’s Award and President’s Award.

Important Notes:

• The number of awards and prize money may be adjusted depending on the quality of submissions.
• Submitted ideas may be used for future public diplomacy data policies.
• Plagiarism or submitting previously awarded entries will result in disqualification.
• Copyright of the submitted materials belongs to the applicant, while the organizers reserve the right to use them.

Organizers:

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Co-hosts:

• Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)
• Korea Foundation (KF)
• Korea-Africa Foundation

Contact:

• Phone: +82-2-2100-7159, +82-64-804-1087
• Email: [email protected]