Often referred to as the “Land of the Morning Calm,” Korea has a population of 49.78 million (2011) and a total land area of 100,033 ㎢ (2010). Located at a major crossroads of Northeast Asia, it has also achieved the “Miracle of the Han River.” As early as the 1960s, when the country’s five-year economic development plan was first implemented, the Korean economy has relentlessly shown signs of exponential growth. From 1970 to 2005, the country’s GNI surged from US$8.2 billion to a staggering US$843.9 billion. The 1997 East Asian foreign currency crisis was only a temporary set-back for the Korean economy. The GNI stagnated at US$ 352.1 billion in 1998 but soon began to advance again, soaring to US$ 1,014.6 billion by 2010.

Years of rapid economic development propelled the country into becoming the world’s 12th largest trading partner. Korea’s industrial base shifted from agriculture to manufacturing and is now shifting to services. A global force in a number of significant industries, including automobiles, petrochemicals, electronics, shipbuilding, textiles, and steel, Korea’s GDP rose 5.0% in 2007 and 2.5% in 2008. Korea has a GDP of US$ 1,014.3 billion (as of 2010), ranking the nation 15th in the world.

Since 2004, Korean-made semi-conductors, automobiles, and wireless telecom devices have accounted for over 30% of the country’s total trade volume. Exports of IT products have risen every year since 1998 and reached US$ 126.4 trillion worth of exports in 2010. Major IT exports include memory chips, mobile phones, LCD monitors, PCs, and satellite broadcasting receivers. Korea’s semi-conductor industry, in particular, has achieved tremendous growth over the past two decades and is the third largest in the world.

For further information go to http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/index.kto

Local Weather 

Korea has four seasons, with a wet monsoon/summer season in the middle of the year, and a cold winter from November to March. The summer months are muggy and hot, and rather crowded.

August is hot and steamy season in Korea, prepare for rain for the out-door activity.

VISA Information

Citizens of the countries excluded from the Visa Exemption Agreement or the Principles of Reciprocity and National Interest must obtain a visa prior to entering Korea. Citizens of the countries granted visa-free entry in accordance with the Principles of Reciprocity (Table 4) must also apply for a visa if planning to stay longer than allowed. The Korean visa application process usually takes about three to four days, but may change due to unforeseen circumstances or seasonal variations.

For further information go to http://asiaenglish.visitkorea.or.kr/ena/GK/GK_EN_2_1_1.jsp

After rounds of review and evaluation, the 1st round of fellowship result is released!

Check out the list of selected fellows now.

As we hope to benefit as much youth as possible, we may have a 2nd batch of fellows if budget allows.

Please check our website constantly for the updates.

We are very happy that there is an encouraging response towards the APNG Camp Fellowship applications. Thank you for all your interests.

Due to the overwhelming applications received, the committee decided to extend the evaluation period in order to review each proposal more comprehensively.

The original Selection Announcement Date on June 1 will now be postponed to June 11.

Please stay updated with our website.

Thank you very much for your patience.

Best Regards,
APNG Secretariat

If you have sent your applications before the deadline and still have not yet received a confirmation email, please contact the sec@apngcamp.asia as soon as possible.

The Fellowship Application period is going to end soon in 7 days!

Don’t miss this amazing experience to share your ICT initiatives with other passionate youth from all over Asia -Pacific!

Apply now!

Note: Amendment has been made in Part E – Travel Arrangement. Please be reminded that all travel and VISA should be applied to Seoul, South Korea.

Thank you for your attention!

Fellowship Application is now opened to all the passionate youth!

Please check out Call For Fellowship for more details.

GEN I: Unleash ICT Potentials. Shape Asia’s Future.

Date: 15 Aug (Wed.) – 19 (Sun.), 2012
Venue: Seoul, Korea
Organizer: 14th APNG Camp Committee
Host: 14th APNG Camp Organizing Committee / KISA / EWHA Womans University / DotAsia Organisation

Secretariat: Selina Yuen (APNG Secretariat), Yannis Li (DotAsia)

Participants:
80 participants (30% overseas) from more than 20 countries

Content:
Oral Presentations (approx. 50), Workshop/Tutorial Sessions, Demos, Reception, Dinner, Excursion

Program Schedule (At-a-Glance)

Venue: S426-427, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (map)

Past Fellows

1. Sangdao Prontaweechoksaku, Thailand
2. Angel Mukankunga, Korea
3. QianQi Jiang, China
4. Ling Jin, China
5. Kim Escobin, Philippines
6. Nay Yan Oo, Myanmar
7. Syarul Emy Abu Samah, Malaysia
8. Khan Md. Anwarus Salam, Bangladesh
9. Yanan Sun, China
10. Thura Aung, Myanmar
11. Kashif Adeel, Pakistan
12. Auttaphong Chula-ong, Thailand
13. Nargish Fatema, Bangladesh
14. Umma Kulsum Khan, Bangladesh
15. Sam Goundar, Fiji
16. Shams Ahmad, Pakistan
17. Nguyễn Tuấn Dũng, Vietnam
18. Justinus Andjarwirawan, Indonesia
19. Dang Thi Huong Tra, Vietnam
20. Adi Paramita, Indonesia
21. Eranga, Sri Lanka – LK Local Camp
22. Mulola, Rwanda
23. Gueye, Senegal
24. Tohru Kondo, Japan
25. Wit Hmone Tin Latt, Myanmar
26. Esmond Esguerra, Philippines
27. Xiaohui Shi, China
28. Ting Liu, China
29. Srimal Andrahennadi, Sri Lanka