The Korea-United States Journalists Exchange, launched by the East-West Center in 2005, is co-sponsored by the Henry Luce Foundation and the Korea Press Foundation to increase public understanding of the two countries and their relationship. The program offers opportunities for six to eight Korean journalists to visit the United States and for six to eight United States journalists to visit Korea.
The Korean participants visit Washington D.C. and two other cities in the U.S. while the American participants visit Seoul and two to three other cities in South Korea. Following these study tours, all Korean and American journalists meet at the East-West Center in Honolulu to report on their experiences and to exchange opinions on how coverage of each country may be improved in the other.
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
2012 Korea-United States Journalists Exchange
The East-West Center announces the 8th Korea-United States Journalists Exchange, scheduled for June 12 – 25, 2012. With presidential elections in both the US and South Korea and with recent approval of the Korea-US Free Trade Agreement, the 2012 Exchange will occur during an important time in the bilateral relationship. Additionally, at the end of the Exchange fellows will attend the East-West Center’s 3rd International Media Conference in Seoul, one of the largest media events in the region. This 3-day conference will look at “Networked News: How New Media Is Shaping Stories in Asia and the Pacific.”
The program sends six to seven Korean journalists to the United States and six to seven US journalists to South Korea. During the study tour, participants will meet with government officials, community and business leaders, educators and students, local journalists and others to gain insights on the many diverse issues and perspectives among Americans and Koreans that shape the relationship between their two countries.
After their study tours, the US and Korean journalists will meet for a one-day dialogue at the Korea Press Foundation in Seoul to discuss the relationship between their countries and how media coverage of US-Korea issues can be enhanced.
All participants will then attend the East-West Center’s 3rd International Media Conference in Seoul on June 22-24.
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Theme: |
"Bridging the Gaps in Understanding between Korea and the United States: Impact of Presidential Elections and the FTA” Plus “Networked News: How New Media Is Shaping Stories in Asia and the Pacific” |
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Dates: |
June 12 – 25, 2012 |
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Korea Destinations: |
Seoul, Pusan and Kwangju in South Korea |
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US Destinations: |
Washington, DC and Denver, Colorado |
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Who Can Apply: |
Working print, broadcast and online journalists with a minimum of five years of experience from Korea and the United States |
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Application Deadline for US Journalists: |
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 |
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Funding: |
East-West Center, the Henry Luce Foundation and the Korea Press Foundation. The program covers all air transportation, lodging, and program-related ground transportation and meals for participating journalists. |
Application Guidelines for US Journalists
Please send the following to the Korea-US Journalists Exchange by e-mail (journalismfellowship@eastwestcenter.org) or fax (1-808-944-7600):
- Current resume or curriculum vitae (no more than 2 pages)
- Cover letter outlining specific issues of interest and goals you would expect to accomplish
- Names and contact information for three references
- Completed Application Cover Sheet
(Please fill out the form, save it under your name on your hard drive, and email it back as an attachment.)
For Korean journalists, please contact the Korea Press Foundation (www.kpf.or.kr)
For more information on the Exchange and for a list of all East-West Center journalism fellowships and exchanges, see http://www.eastwestcenter.org/journalismfellowships
- Mr. HUH Won Soon , Chief Editor, International Desk, The Korea Economic Daily , Seoul
- Mr. KIM Hack Jai , Reporter, Social Affairs News Desk, Korea Broadcasting System, Seoul
- Ms. KIM Hee Won , Senior Editor, International Affairs Department, The Hankook Ilbo , Seoul
- Mr. KIM Young Sik , Senior Editor, Political Desk, Dong A Ilbo , Seoul
- Mr. NAMGUNG Chang Sung , Chief Editor, Politics Department, Kangwon Domin Ilbo , Chuncheon
- Mr. PARK Chan Ju , Chief Editor, International Affairs Department, The Busan Ilbo , Busan
- Mr. PARK Hee Jun , Senior Editor, Investigative Reporting Team, The Segye Times , Seoul
American Fellows:
- Mr. Benjamin Birnbaum , National Security and Foreign Policy Reporter, National Desk, The Washington Times , Washington, DC
- Ms. Stephanie Genkins , Producer, CNN, New York, New York
- Mr. Kyle Iboshi , Reporter, KGW-TV, Portland, Oregon
- Mr. Gabriel Kinder , Writer, Fox News, New York, New York
- Ms. Anne Linskey , Reporter, Baltimore Sun , Baltimore, Maryland
- Mr. Thomas Roeder , Military Reporter/Editor, The Gazette , Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Mr. Roger Yu , Business Reporter, USA Today , McLean, Virginia
East-West Seminars
East-West Center
1601 East-West Road
Honolulu, HI 96848, USA
Phone: 808-944-7682; Fax: 808-944-7600
E-mail: journalismfellowship@eastwestcenter.org