About the programme
The Korea Youth Summit 2027 is a five-day in-person international cultural exchange and leadership programme in Seoul, themed 'Connecting Cultures, Inspiring the Future', aligned with UN SDGs 4, 8, 9 and 11. Fully funded applicants submit detailed essays and applications, then go through interviews and evaluations. Selected delegates have their programme fee covered after paying a registration fee.
Duration: 5 days (April 5–9, 2027)
Eligibility
- Complete registration form and documentation
- Submit detailed essays and applications
- Participate in interviews and evaluations
- Pay the USD 10 registration fee
- Sign in to check these against your background.
What they look for
- Fully funded slots are limited and competitive based on qualifications and available funding
What you receive
- Full program fee coverage if selected
- Access to exclusive fully funded activities
- Opportunity to be moderator in a panel discussion
- Additional mentorship opportunities
What you will need
- Registration form
- Essay
- Application documents
How to apply
- Complete the registration form and pay the registration fee
- Submit required documents and essay
- Interview and evaluation
- Interview announcement and final announcement of selected fully funded delegates (announced July 10, 2026 per schedule; final announcement August 5, 2026)
Applications are submitted on Youth Break the Boundaries (YBB) Foundation’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.
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Source and verification
- Official source
- Youth Break the Boundaries (YBB) Foundation · Application
- Last checked
- 9 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page
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