Daily Busan
Become a mentor to Korean language learners
source: BGCF
The Busan Global City Foundation is recruiting 30 mentors for its Korean language mentorship program, which pairs residents with international students living in Busan.
Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until 10 a.m. on July 20. The program runs in two sessions, from August to September and from October to November, and mentors must participate in both sessions.
Designed to promote cultural exchange while helping international students improve their Korean proficiency, the program welcomes Busan citizens, university students and international residents as mentors. For international applicants, preference will be given to those with Korean proficiency equivalent to TOPIK Level 4 or higher. Through the program, mentors will have the opportunity to support international students as they adapt to life in Busan while building cross-cultural connections.
Mentors and mentees are required to meet at least twice during each period. In addition to providing Korean language support, mentors may also offer practical guidance on everyday life in Busan, campus life or even job searching in Korea. They can also explore various attractions across the city and experience local events together.
Upon successful completion of the program, mentors will receive a certificate issued by BGCF. They may choose one of two benefits: volunteer service hours or a mobile voucher worth 15,000 won per session. Outstanding participants will also be recognized with awards from the Mayor of Busan.
Details on mentee recruitment will be announced on the BGCF website in mid-July. Those interested in supporting international students through language and cultural exchange are encouraged to apply via the Google Form linked below. Selected applicants will participate in an online interview on July 24, with the results announced later that month. For more information, please refer to the official announcement on the BGCF website.
※ 2026 Korean Language Learning Support Mentoring Program: Recruitment for Mentors, open until 10 a.m. on July 20
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