The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is recruiting the 2026 class of
Korea.net Honorary Reporters to promote Korea to the world.
Don't miss this opportunity to deeply experience Korean culture and
share your stories with a global audience.
1. Eligibility
■ Foreign nationals who love Korea (regardless of country of residence)
■ Individuals who can create content such as articles, photos and illustrations in one of the following 10 languages:
English, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, French, Vietnamese, Japanese, Chinese, German or Indonesian
■ Active users of social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook and Instagram
2. Activity period and duties
■ From May 2026 until next recruitment cycle begins
■ Writing articles on Korean culture and Korea-related issues
■ Participating in and covering online/offline events hosted by Korean public institutions or partner organizations, and producing related articles
■ Taking part in programs like on-site reporting, workshops and collaborations with professional media
※ Details to be provided to those selected
3. Benefits
■ Small honorarium for outstanding articles (PayPal account required)
■ Eligibility to participate in Korean culture-related programs
■ Opportunities to attend writing workshops and networking events
■ Year-end awards for outstanding performers
■ Certificates of appointment and completion from Korean gov't
4. Recruitment schedule
■ Application period: April 6 (9 a.m.)– 22 (6 p.m.), 2026 (Korean Standard Time)
■ Announcement of results: April 30, 2026 (via email)
5. How to Apply
■ Click the link below and sign up:
https://honoraryreporters.korea.net/studio
6. Contact
■ hr.koreanet@gmail.com