The "2025 Next-Generation Overseas Koreans (Youth) Homeland Invitation Training," designed to foster Korean identity and pride through experiencing Korean history and culture, officially began on the 8th with approximately 810 next-generation overseas Koreans (youth) residing in 56 countries worldwide.

This training program is hosted by the Overseas Koreans Agency (Administrator Lee Sang-deok) and organized by its affiliated body, the Overseas Koreans Cooperation Center (Director Kim Young-geun). It targets overseas Korean youth (aged 18-25) and will be conducted in three sessions, with around 270 participants in each session over a one-week period.

Notably, this year's program includes activities to learn about the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation and the meaning of national merit. History lecturer Choi Tae-sung will deliver a special lecture on "The Role of Next-Generation Overseas Koreans (Youth) on the 80th Anniversary of Liberation," allowing participants to reflect on the meaning of liberation and engage in pre-learning about historical sites they will visit during the training.

Additionally, to understand the history of the Korean War and the value of international peace, participants will visit the UN Memorial Cemetery in Busan to lay wreaths and observe a moment of silence.

Furthermore, this year, the training will offer customized programs divided into a basic course and an advanced course. Participants who have attended the training more than once will be provided with specialized programs for a deeper experience of their homeland, the Republic of Korea. 

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