Part of: Korea-United States Journalists Exchange

Program

Theme: US-South Korea: New Closeness, New Strains, New Global Tensions
Dates: September 12-22, 2023
US Destinations: Washington DC and Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
Korea Destinations: Seoul, Busan, and the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)

The East-West Center is pleased to announce the 2023 Korea-United States Journalists Exchange (KUSJE), scheduled to take place September 12-22, 2023.

The Republic of Korea has seen hostile neighbor North Korea expand the delivery systems for its nuclear weapons, including development of missiles for which neither the ROK nor the USA has a credible defense, and declare that it might use its nukes pre-emptively. During the last year both China and North Korea fired missiles into Japan’s exclusive economic zone.  Japan has responded with plans to double its defense spending in the next five years and to acquire a controversial capability to strike targets in an enemy’s homeland. A majority of the South Korean public suddenly favors their country building its own nuclear arsenal, which the Yoon government is saying might be necessary.  Does this imply a lack of confidence in the promised US “nuclear umbrella?”  Do Seoul and Tokyo perceive that American strength alone is no longer sufficient to guarantee their security, and that they must do more themselves to make up for the shortfall?  What are the visions of South Koreans for their own security, and what are the long-term implications for regional security?”

The 2023 program will take six Korean journalists to visit Washington DC and Honolulu, Hawaiʻi; and six US journalists to visit Seoul, Busan, and the Demilitarized Zone between North and South Korea to meet with government and business leaders, academics, non-governmental organizations, media, and other members of the community. This 15th Exchange will look at current issues related to US-Korea relations, including the strategic Korea-US military alliance, the state of US-Japan-ROK relations and strategic cooperation, and the continued threat from North Korea. Following these study tours, all of the journalists will meet for a final dialogue at the East-West Center in Honolulu to report on their travel experiences and perspectives, and exchange opinions on how media coverage of US-Korea issues can be improved.

Eligibility

Working US and Korean print, broadcast, and online journalists with a minimum of five years of experience are eligible to apply. Korean journalists should contact the Korea Press Foundation to apply.

Application Deadline for US Journalists: Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Funding

The 2023 Korea-US Journalists Exchange is funded by the East-West Center, Korea Press Foundation, and Pacific Century Institute, and will cover the following programmatic costs:

• All international and domestic airfares
• Ground transportation and airport transfers
• Program-related meals
• Cultural activities and networking opportunities
• Interpretations services during the study tour

All US participants are responsible for paying a US$650.00 program fee and covering their own health insurance and airline baggage fees.

Required Documents

US journalists must submit all of the following to be considered:

• Complete the online KUSJE application form
• Current resume or curriculum vitae (no more than 2 pages)
• Cover letter outlining specific issues of interest and goals you would expect to accomplish
• A list of names and contact information for three references

Korean journalists should contact the Korea Press Foundation.

Part of: Korea-United States Journalists Exchange

Program

Theme: US-South Korea: New Closeness, New Strains, New Global Tensions
Dates: September 12-22, 2023
US Destinations: Washington DC and Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
Korea Destinations: Seoul, Busan, and the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)

The East-West Center is pleased to announce the 2023 Korea-United States Journalists Exchange (KUSJE), scheduled to take place September 12-22, 2023.

The Republic of Korea has seen hostile neighbor North Korea expand the delivery systems for its nuclear weapons, including development of missiles for which neither the ROK nor the USA has a credible defense, and declare that it might use its nukes pre-emptively. During the last year both China and North Korea fired missiles into Japan’s exclusive economic zone.  Japan has responded with plans to double its defense spending in the next five years and to acquire a controversial capability to strike targets in an enemy’s homeland. A majority of the South Korean public suddenly favors their country building its own nuclear arsenal, which the Yoon government is saying might be necessary.  Does this imply a lack of confidence in the promised US “nuclear umbrella?”  Do Seoul and Tokyo perceive that American strength alone is no longer sufficient to guarantee their security, and that they must do more themselves to make up for the shortfall?  What are the visions of South Koreans for their own security, and what are the long-term implications for regional security?”

The 2023 program will take six Korean journalists to visit Washington DC and Honolulu, Hawaiʻi; and six US journalists to visit Seoul, Busan, and the Demilitarized Zone between North and South Korea to meet with government and business leaders, academics, non-governmental organizations, media, and other members of the community. This 15th Exchange will look at current issues related to US-Korea relations, including the strategic Korea-US military alliance, the state of US-Japan-ROK relations and strategic cooperation, and the continued threat from North Korea. Following these study tours, all of the journalists will meet for a final dialogue at the East-West Center in Honolulu to report on their travel experiences and perspectives, and exchange opinions on how media coverage of US-Korea issues can be improved.

Eligibility

Working US and Korean print, broadcast, and online journalists with a minimum of five years of experience are eligible to apply. Korean journalists should contact the Korea Press Foundation to apply.

Application Deadline for US Journalists: Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Funding

The 2023 Korea-US Journalists Exchange is funded by the East-West Center, Korea Press Foundation, and Pacific Century Institute, and will cover the following programmatic costs:

• All international and domestic airfares
• Ground transportation and airport transfers
• Program-related meals
• Cultural activities and networking opportunities
• Interpretations services during the study tour

All US participants are responsible for paying a US$650.00 program fee and covering their own health insurance and airline baggage fees.

Required Documents

US journalists must submit all of the following to be considered:

• Complete the online KUSJE application form
• Current resume or curriculum vitae (no more than 2 pages)
• Cover letter outlining specific issues of interest and goals you would expect to accomplish
• A list of names and contact information for three references

Korean journalists should contact the Korea Press Foundation.