Ministry of Education Hosts Networking Event for GKS Alumni Living in Korea… Sharing Information on Settling in Korea and Career Paths

# Ministry of Education Hosts Networking Event for GKS Alumni Living in Korea… Sharing Information on Settling in Korea and Career Paths

On June 27, 2026, the Ministry of Education and the National Institute for International Education held a GKS alumni networking event to share information on settling in Korea, employment, and career paths.

As of June 28, 2026, the Ministry of Education and the National Institute for International Education announced that they had held the “2026 Government-Invited Foreign Scholarship Alumni Exchange Event (GKS Homecoming Day)” on June 27 at the National Institute for International Education in Seongnam. This exchange event was aimed at alumni of the Government-Invited Foreign Scholarship Program (GKS) who currently reside in South Korea.

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Key Details of the Event

According to the Ministry of Education’s press release, this event was organized to expand the network among GKS alumni and support the integration of alumni residing in Korea into Korean society. The press release explained that approximately 100 alumni who had pre-registered were expected to attend.

Part 1 of the event featured a talk concert where GKS alumni shared their experiences living in Korea and their career plans. Part 2 included expert lectures, counseling sessions, and networking programs. The focus was less on socializing and more on settling in Korea, employment, career development, and collaboration among alumni.

Key Points for Applicants

GKS is not just about scholarships before admission. Whether scholarship recipients can transition to research, employment, entrepreneurship, or settling in the region after completing their degrees in Korea is becoming an increasingly important question. This alumni event demonstrates that GKS is expanding beyond a tuition support system to become a framework for talent networking and settlement support within Korea.

Applicants from cost-sensitive markets such as India, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Nepal should consider not only their chances of selection but also their post-graduation paths when preparing for GKS. They must thoroughly review their major, research proposal, Korean language proficiency, eligibility for the English track, and even the job types available under the D-10 job-seeking visa and E-7 work visa.

KST Checkpoints

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Official sources

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