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Call for Applications: EU Study Tour for Korean Journalists Covering the Green Transition

15.10.2026 Press and information team of the Delegation to the Republic of Korea

The Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Korea, through its EU-Korea Green Partnership Programme (GPP), is organizing media study tour to Brussels, with selected site visits in Belgium and neighbouring countries. The study tour will focus on electrification, clean tech and industrial decarbonization, with attention to their implications for Korea’s green transition.

 

Program Overview

  • Location: Brussels, Belgium (including selected site visits in Belgium and neighboring countries). 
  • Dates: 7-11 December 2026 (study tour in Europe); Travel period from/to Seoul: 6-12 December
  • Core Focus: The programme will combine exchanges with European Commission services, participation in the European Energy and Industry Conference, and relevant site visits, focusing on electrification, clean tech and industrial decarbonisation. 

Target Audience

This call is open to professional, English-speaking journalists working for Korean media outlets (print, digital and broadcast media) who actively cover Korea’s green transition, including topics such as: 

  • Climate change, decarbonisation policy and clean tech 
  • Clean energy transition and industrial transformation
  • Climate diplomacy, global governance, and sustainability frameworks

Application & Selection

The selection process will prioritize journalists demonstrating a strong track record of reporting on the green sector. Fully independent editorial autonomy is guaranteed for all final media production.

Selection criteria:

  • Relevant reporting experience;
  • Relevance and feasibility of the proposed coverage;
  • Interest for Korean audiences of the proposed coverage.

Applicants must submit the following materials in English:

  1. CV: Detail professional experience and relevant media publications (link or attach 3 relevant recent pieces/media outputs, no need to translate these into English)
  2. Proposal / Concept Note (1 page maximum): Outline your proposed reporting focus and the type of coverage/articles you plan to produce based on the draft itinerary (see attached PDF). Also explain the relevance of the proposed coverage for Korean audiences.

Application Deadline: 25 October 2026 (18:00 KST)

Please send your application to Ms. Judy Kwon (judy.kwon@gopa.eu)

 

Draft Itinerary: 

*The study tour will be organised and funded by the Green Partnership Programme. The project will make the travel arrangements and cover: international travel, accommodation, local transfers, conference registration and meals. Participants can only participate in the full study tour (not selected parts).

 

About the EU–Korea Green Partnership Programme (GPP)

The EU–Korea Green Partnership Programme is an EU-funded initiative designed to strengthen climate and environmental cooperation between the European Union and the Republic of Korea. The programme supports the implementation of the EU-Korea Green Partnership, focusing on policy dialogue, technical exchange, and community engagement to foster a just and clean energy transition.