WHO WE ARE

EST. 2003

Excel to Lead

run by Korean Educational Association for Empowerment of Software

HOBY KOREA

International Partner of Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Foundation (U.S.) for the Republic of Korea run by Korean Educational Association for Empowerment of Software

www.hobykorea.com || www.ksei.or.kr

U.S. Center: 11890 Sunrise Valley Dr Suite 203, Reston VA 20191 S. Korea Headquarters: 2F Myeongdong B/D Teheran-ro 83gil 44 Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06166

About HOBY Korea

WHO WE ARE HOBY Korea has been an international partner of HOBY (Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Foundation in the U.S.) for the Republic of Korea since 2003, currently run by Korean Educational Association for Empowerment of Software.

We are the first to introduce unique HOBY-style leadership programs to Korea which were sensational and changed the whole trend of youth programs in Korea. Following HOBY’s vision and mission, HOBY Korea is committed to motivating and empowering young people to make a positive difference within our global society.

HOBY Korea is a non-profit organization registered in Seoul Metropolitan City and Civil Social Organization of NGO Branch of the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs.

HOBY Korea has also partnered with Korean American Civic Empowerment (KACE) and Korea for the Federation of Korean Associations USA to give Korean youth an opportunity to meet US sena-tors and representatives, experiencing the world's best political system, learning about global issues for common good, and strengthening bilateral relationships between S. Korea and the U.S.

Korean Educational Association for Empowerment of Software Korean Educational Association for Empowerment of Software is a non-profit organization registered in the Ministry of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea. We are committed to developing high skilled manpower and encouraging international exchange in the field of science and ICT, and giving youth a variety of opportunities to get interested in collective good such as climate change action, ESG, public interest technology, etc.

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About HOBY Korea

WHY WE ARE SPECIAL DEFINITE MISSION AND PURPOSE Our mission is to motivate youth to excel to lead for the collective good.

To fulfill this mission, we provide youth with various programs to develop their leadership skills, empower their capabilities at their professions, and teach the importance of pursuing the common good.

OUTSTANDING STUDENTS With competitive selection process, our unique youth programs in leadership, environment/climate change, public diplomacy, international relations, and various global issues attract outstanding students who desire to be global leaders for the common good. The programs have them think how to solve the problems, not just noticing what the problems are.

PEOPLE AND NETWORK Prominent leaders from various circles, prominent scholars at prestigious universities, government agencies and NGOs in S. Korea and the U.S., and foreign embassies in S. Korea have been with HOBY Korea to support the future leaders since 2003. Also, over 500,000 HOBY alumni around the world are making a difference in the world.

PIONEER HOBY Korea is not complacent. We always seek innovation to accomplish our mission, sparking young people not only from S. Korea but from around the world to develop themselves into authentic leaders.

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FORMER SUPPORTERS Politicians, Celebrities, Government agencies and NGOs that have supported HOBY Korea's programs in various ways at the international and national levels since 2018.

Barbara Bry, president pro tem of the San Diego City Council, USA (Awarding commendations for 2019 Global Youth Environmental Essay Competition)

Johnny Khamis, Council member of San Jose (Awarding commendations for 2020 Global Youth Environmental Essay Competition)

Monica Rodriguez, Council member of Los Angeles City Council District 7 (Awarding commendations for 2021 Global Youth Environmental Essay Competition)

Song Young-gil, the Chair of the Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee at the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea Oh Joon, former President of the UN Economic and Social Council Seijoong Kwon, Consul General, Embassy of the Republic of Korea Korea’s Ministry of Environment Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Seoul Metropolitan Government Gyeonggi Province Government Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education Friends of the Earth Korea (Korean Federation for Environmental Movement) WWF Korea

ADVISORY Bang Hee-sun, former dean of Law School at Dongkook University Im Jea-hong, former Ambassador of S. Korea to Thailand President of Global Public Diplomacy Center Song Jong-moon, vice-chair of the Press Arbitration Commission Choi Kyung-cheol, head teacher of Yeabong Middle School, consultant to Korea's ruling party on STEAM education program Lee Gye-hoon, standing vice-chair of the Federation of Korean Associations, U.S.A. Park In-goo, president of the Federation of Korean American Association of North Eastern Lee Chul-gu, president of Green Environmental Practice Headquarters, Inc.

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GOVERNMENT AGENCIES Since 2019, HOBY Korea has run youth programs with government grants from

Korea’s Ministry of the Interior and Safety Korea’s Ministry of the Interior and Safety Korea’s Ministry of Environment Seoul Metropolitan Government Gunpo City Government (Gyeonggi-do Province)

COOPERATING ORGANIZATIONS Korean American Civic Empowerment (KACE) in New York The Korean Youth Center of Seoul Metropolitan Government Earth Law Center in Colorado Federation of Korean American Association of North Eastern The Korea Life Digital Contents Reserved The Embassy of Azerbaijan to S. Korea The Embassy of Bangladesh to S. Korea The Embassy of Côte d'Ivoire to S. Korea The Embassy of Czech Republic to S. Korea The Embassy of Ecuador to S. Korea The Embassy of Egypt to S. Korea The Embassy of Gabon to S. Korea The Embassy of Mexico to S. Korea The Embassy of Nepal to S. Korea The Embassy of Nicaragua to S. Korea The Embassy of Zambia to S. Korea

As a HOBY participant, you have already shown yourself to be compassionate about the world around you and committed to creating a more equitable global society. I invite you to continue this journey by exploring Minerva’s unparalleled undergraduate program. Minerva is designed to equip and empower students like you with the skills and experience for success. We share HOBY commitment to empowering the next generation of global citizens.

Lillian Kivel, Minerva Schools at KGI

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PROGRAMS at a GLANCE

LEADERSHIP > HOBY Regional Leadership Seminar (LS) in Korea since 2003 > HOBY World Leadership Congress (WLC) since 2002 > Youth in Seoul Become Leaders in the World - HOBY Leadership program with Seoul Metropolitan Govrenment Grant in 2020 > Korean Youth Creative Club Activities Expo for common good since 2016

Climate Change/Environment > Global Youth Environmental Essay Competition in 2014, 2018-2021 > Global Youth Green Environment Goodwill Activists subsidized by the Korea’ Ministry of the Interior and Safety since 2019 > Plastic Free and Resource Circulation Project subsidized in 2021 by the Korea’s Ministry of Environment > Scientific and Engineering Idea Competition for Environment since 2018 > Internship Opportunities at Environmental NGOs in S. Korea since 2018

Public Diplomacy / Global Relations > Diplomatic International Forum of Seoul (DIFOS) since 2009 > Global Youth Diplomatic English Essay Contest since 2016 > Global Youth Goodwill Ambassadors for Foreign Embassies in S. Korea since 2018 > Internship Opportunities at Foreign embassies in S. Korea, KOREAN AMERICAN CIVIC EMPOWERMENT in New York, Local Offices of U.S. Congressional Members

ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT FOR COMMON GOOD > Academic Research Seminar for Global Youth since 2019 > International Young Scholars Conference in 2021

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PROGRAMS in NUMBER

+14000

secondary students have participated in or applied for HOBY Korea’s programs since 2003.

+2500 +3300 +4200 +4100 for HOBY Leadership Programs (LS and WLC).

for programs in public diplomacy/ global relations.

for the programs that don’t fall in the previous catagories or has ended (no longer hosted such as Dr. Schwitzer Project or Business Forum),

for programs in climate change/ environment

NUMBER BREAKDOWN HOBY LS HOBY WLC DIFOS Global Youth Goodwill Ambassadors for Foreign Embassies in S. Korea

Global Youth Environmental Essay Competition Global Youth Green Environment Goodwill Activists Academic Research Enrishment Project

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300

600

900

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1200

1500

1800

2000

2200

2400

2800

HOBY LEADERSHIP SEMINAR (LS) in S. Korea HOBY Korea has organized HOBY’s 3-4 day State Leadership Seminar for Korean students in January since 2003.

PURPOSE:

- To empower Korean youth through HOBY style Leaderhsip traning to make a positive impact on their school and local community.

- To select ambassadors representing S. Korea to HOBY World Leadership Congress (WLC) (15-20 each year)

HIGHLIGHTS:

- Develop their leadership skills from a series of workshops about real-world issues - Interact with leaders from S. Korea through panels and presentations - Carry out community service projects to practice HOBY’s leadership-for-service skills - Build a network of other students, volunteers, and leaders outside of their community - Participate in hands-on activities to explore and exercise leadership

WHO CAN ATTEND:

- Age 14-18 with good command of English and academic performance - Showing leadership potential, community service experience, or something unique or special about him/heflself

HOW TO SELECT:

- Application with essay, teacher’s recommendation, and personal interview (if needed)

Kwon, Bo-kyeong (on the left) leading the panel session at the 2006 HOBY WLC. She went to Harvard University and has served her community by running non-profit Public WingSharers.

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SIGNIFICANT SPEAKERS Kang Young-hoon, 21th Prime Minister of S. Korea Park Young-sun, Minister of SMEs and Startups Song Young-gil, Member of the National Assembly, Chair of the Foreign Affairs & Unification Committee Park Jin, Member of the National Assembly Won Hee-ryong, Governor of Jeju Province Oh Se-jeong, President of Seoul National University Mo Jongryn, Professor of Graduate School of International studies at Yongsei Univ., former Dean of Underwood Int’l College, Yonsei Univ.

Yoon Byeong-chul, Former president of Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB) Jung Ho-sik, Vice President for Contents at MBC (Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation) Nam Kyung-pil, Former governor of Gyeonggi Province, former member of the National Assembly for conservative party Na Kyung-won, Member of the National Assembly for conservative party Cho Kuk, Former Minister of Justice Seo Gyeong-deok, Professor of Korean public relation, Sungshin Women’s Univ.

Park Ki-tae, President of VANK (Voluntary Agency Network of Korea Choi Il-gu, Anchor, broadcaster for MBC (former) and MBN (current) Chin Jung-kwon, South Korean Critics Park Joong-hun, actor And 72 prominent celebrities who are leading Korea in politics, government, economics, cluture, and education have participated in HOBY Leadership Seminar in S. Korea.

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DIPLOMATIC INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF SEOUL Since 2009

I'm always impressed by the dedication of Korean #students.

Great pleasure meeting them at #HOBY #DIFOS #workingforDK Thomas Lehmann, Ambassador of Denmark to Korea on twitter.com/DKAMBinKorea (July 12, 2015)

PURPOSE:

We live in an age wherein technology is shrinking distances and globalization is bringing the nations of the world closer and closer together.

Diplomacy is increasing an essential skill for youth regardless of their field of study or specialty.

Diplomatic International Forum of Seoul (DIFOS) is a program for middle school and high school students that provides a unique opportunity to learn the personal skills, the habits and etiquette and the leadership traits that are essential to being successful in diplomacy, whether in government, the United Nations, in NGOs or in the corporate world. For a time, teenagers will also learn different perspectives on global issues and the world, and get a chance to experience the world through number of different activities on multiculturalism and community activities.

HIGHLIGHTS:

PAST PARTICIPATING EMBASSIES IN SEOUL:

Lectures from diplomats, NGO leaders, and government officers, debates and essay on global issues, presentations, etc.

WHO CAN ATTEND:

Age 14-18 with good command of English and interest in learning about diplomacy and solving international problems

HOW TO SELECT:

Application and statement of purpose

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British Embassy Seoul, Embassy of Canada, Embassy of Germany, Embassy of Sweden, Embassy of Australia, Embassy of India, The South African Embassy Seoul, Embassy of Switzerland, Embassy of Malaysia, Embassy of Russia, Embassy of Canada, Embassy of Ireland, Embassy of Romania, Embassy of Oman, Embassy of Ghanna, Embassy of Laos, Embassy of Guatemala, Embassy of Nicaragua, and more

GLOBAL YOUTH

GOODWILL AMBASSADORS FOR FOREIGN EMBASSIES in S. Korea PURPOSE:

WELCOME FROM AMBASSADOR OF MEXICO TO S. Korea

To promote public (people-to-people) diplomacy and bilateral relations between Korean and the countries of the participating embassies

WHO CAN ATTEND:

Open to anyone age between 14 to 18

PARTICIPATING EMBASSIES ARE FROM:

Mexico, Egypt, Azerbaijan, Ecuador, Nepal, Zambia, Cote D’Ivoire, Bangladesh, Gabon, Nicaragua

WHAT GOODWILL AMBASSADORS DO: Officially appointed by H.E. Ambassador of the partipating embassies Write articles about their culture, economy, sports, science, education, etc.

Participate in various events and volunteer opportunities offered by the participating embassies Visit embassies to interact with diplomats

OFFICIAL MAGAZINE:

Published biannually by goodwill ambassadors

the WORLD we make more colorful and connected

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ACADEMIC RESEARCH SEMINAR FOR GLOBAL YOUTH Knowledge is important in leadership and has power to create common good and value in society. As a youth leadership organization, HOBY Korea is committed to encouraging young leaders to explore their intellectual curiosity and share their knowledge to benefit others. ACADEMIC RESEARCH SEMINAR FOR GLOBAL YOUTH is one of the many platforms HOBY Korea has to fulfill this commitment.

PURPOSE:

To empower Korean youth to develop meaningful social and scientific impacts by inspiring them to seek new knowledge and creative problem-solving skills on the global level

WHO CAN ATTEND:

Outstanding high school and college students

HOW TO SELECT:

Resume, essay, GPA, English proficiency

WHEN AND WHERE:

Virtually from June to August

PAST LECTURERS from 2019 to 2021:

Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at MIT Jerome A. and Joan L. Cohen Professor of East Asian Legal Studies, Director of East Asian Legal Studies at Harvard University Professor of Biophysics at Princeton Professor of Psychology at Princeton Associate Professors of Sociology at Harvard University Associate Professor of Biological and Environmental Engineering at Cornell University Associate Professor, Department of Radiology at University of Pennsylvania Associate Professor of Asian and Middle Eastern Languages and Literatures at Dartmouth College Associate Professor of Bioengineering at University of Pennsylvania Professor Emeritus of East Asian Languages&Literatures at Yale University

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Global Youth Environmental Essay Competition since 2014 Environmental destruction caused by climate change is not a matter of concern only for certain experts or people living in a certain region. It has become a critical issue that we all have to care about. Since 2014, HOBY Korea has organized the competition with different topics about climate change each year to continuously urge youth to pay attention to the threat of climate change and take action.

PURPOSE: - To raise awareness among teenagers of the seriousness of climate change and its impact on human - To motivate and encourage young people to take an action on climate change

WHEN:

April - June

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN:

Open to students from any country (grades between 7th and 12th)

SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS SINCE 2014: Korea’s Ministry of Environment, Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Seoul Metropolitan City Government, Gyeonggi Province, Daegu Metropolitan City Government, Seoul Metropolitan Council. Friends of the Earth Korea, WWF Korea, Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership, and 24 other organizations.

PARTICIPANTS REPRESENTING 42 NATIONS: Argentine, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, CÔTE D'IVOIRE, Ecuador, El Salvador, Ghana, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, México, Mongolia, Nepal, Nigeria, Paraguay, Paraguay, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Russia, El Salvador, Singapore, South Africa, Uganda, UK, Uruguay, USA, Venezuela, Viet Nam, Turkey

PAST AWARDERS: ■ Monica Rodriguez, Council member of Los Angeles City Council District 7 ■ Barbara Bry, president pro tem of the San Diego City Council, USA ■ Johnny Khamis, Council member of San Jose ■ South Korea’s Minister of Foreign Affairs ■ South Korea’s Minister of Environment ■ Song Young-gil, the Chair of the Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee at the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea ■ Lee Nak-yon, Member of the National Assembly ■ Oh Se-hun, Mayor of Seoul ■ Han Jeoung-ae, Member of National Assembly, South Korea ■ Governor of Gyeonggi Province, S. Korea ■ Kim In-ho, Seoul Metropolitan Council Chairman ■ Jang Hyun-kuk, Gyeongggi-do Assembly Chairman ■ Korean Federation for Environmental Movement, Friends of the Earth Korea ■ WWF Korea ■ Mayor of Daegu Metropolitan City ■ Superintendent of the Gyeonggido Office of Education ■ Superintendent of the Gyeongnam Provincial Office of Education ■ Superintendent of the Jeollanam Provincial Office of Education ■ Ambassadors of Foreign embassies in the Republic of Korea

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You are the shining star