Target : Persons appointed to heads of overseas missions for the first time
※ The experienced appointee can participate if they want to
Duration : 3~4 weeks (twice a year)
Attendance : Around 20~30
Schedule : March~April / September~October
Objective of Education
To reconfirm the integrity and sense of mission as a head of overseas diplomatic mission and increase understanding of national agenda
To strengthen leadership, diplomatic expertise and competency to successfully carry out their mission
To cultivate the ability to carry out economic diplomacy and public diplomacy
To cultivate the ability to manage overseas diplomatic missions
Course Characteristics
Improving understanding of national agenda and major diplomatic issues
Enhance public officials’ practical abilities in the areas of budgeting, accounting, and human resources management, etc., deemed essential to facilitating secure and efficient operations of the ROK’s overseas diplomatic missions.
Enhance abilities to combine problem solving and managerial skills to find workable and efficient solutions to overseas Korean nationals in incidents and accidents occurring abroad.
Provide an orientation course for special appointees to Ambassador Extraordinary
Provide online courses for occasionally appointed Ambassador nominees up for confirmation, and sitting Ambassadors who want a refresher course featuring latest cases.
Overview
Target : Counselor-level nominees at overseas missions
Duration : 1~2 days
Attendance : Around 15~20 per semester
Schedule : January / July
Objective of Education
To understand changes in the role of counselors based on the scale of overseas missions and to demonstrate leadership over junior personnel while supporting the heads of overseas missions
Course Characteristics
Improving the understanding of the role of mid-level diplomats of overseas missions based on the scale of missions, and cultivating practical leadership skills under the newly-established leadership role model
Engaging in a participatory workshop based on actual cases that demonstrate various situations that may occur among personnel at overseas missions
Improving the understanding of personal dispositions using objective diagnosis tools and acquiring responsive strategies
Overview
Target : Foreign Service Officers who are assigned to overseas diplomatic missions for the first time
Duration : 2~3 weeks (twice a year)
Attendance : Around 40~70 per semester
Schedule : January / July
Objective of Education
To cultivate working attitude and ethics as a foreign service officer
To develop practical diplomatic competency needed in overseas diplomatic missions
To strengthen consular competency to protect overseas Korean nationals
Course Characteristics
Cultivation of integrity and ethics including the core values of MOFA as a public official
Supporting development of practical diplomatic competency required in overseas missions
Cultivation of field response capabilities through various case studies such as consular simulation exercise
Overview
Target : Attachés expected to be assigned in overseas diplomatic missions
Duration : 2 weeks (twice a year)
Attendance : Around 60~90 per semester
※ Course for Military attachés is only available in the first half of year
Schedule : January / July
Objective of Education
To improve understanding of national policy tasks in diplomacy and strengthen ability as diplomats
To cultivate appropriate public service values and competencies required for their overseas positions
To recognize the role of attachés in overseas diplomatic missions and support them to settle down
Course Characteristics
Support for adaptation in a new environment through practical information on overseas diplomatic missions
Education of cases demonstrating leadership and conflict management
Education on ethics and public service attitude required in overseas missions
Cultivation of the practical ability needed to carry out various tasks through consular simulation exercise, etc.
Overview
Target : Director general-levels (newly appointed within a year)
Duration : 2 days
Attendance : Around 5~15
Schedule : December
Objective of Education
To understand changes in the role of director general-level positions at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and to develop the competency required to establish diplomatic policy strategies, thereby providing task directions for each office and bureau
Course Characteristics
Promoting the understanding of the role of the director general and cultivating leadership under the newly-established leadership role model
Special lectures by renowned speakers in various areas that are relevant in presenting proactive diplomatic policy directions
Engaging in a participatory workshop based on actual cases that one may experience in the rapidly-changing environment in the field
Overview
Target : Director-level officers within a year of initial appointment.
Duration : 2 days / twice a year
Attendance : Around 15~20 per semester
Schedule : May / October
Objective of Education
To cultivate director-level officers’ competence to undertake overall responsibility for the execution of tasks and management of personnel based on the understanding of changes in their roles and to develop the capacity to take a proactive role in the establishment of foreign policy
Course Characteristics
Enhancing the understanding of the roles of director-level officers and fostering their practical leadership under the newly-established leadership role model
Developing a comprehensive understanding of the major areas of foreign policy
Engaging in participatory workshops based on actual cases that one may experience in the field
Acquiring practical guidance and coaching skills from experienced director- and director general-level officers with regard to essential knowledge required to serve as director
Overview
Target : Foreign Service Officers newly promoted to deputy directors within a year of promotion
Duration : 2~3 days
Attendance : Around 10~20 per semester
Schedule : November ~ December
Objective of Education
Reflecting on the meaning of serving in public office and public service values
Developing leadership skills and policy planning competence for entry-level managers
To enhance the competitive advantage of public officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by learning to understand changes in their roles and develop the capacity to execute tasks proactively
Course Characteristics
Establishing public service values and ethics required for mid-level managers
Cultivating leadership skills for public officials including policy planning, capacity-building practice, and the management of communication and conflicts
Developing a global mindset; acquiring job expertise
Improving the understanding of the role of public officials at MOFA headquarters in accordance with the newly-established leadership role model
Acquiring essential job performance tools for diplomatic officers to resolve a range of issues that may arise in the implementation of tasks
Nurturing the competence to understand the orientation and positions of colleagues based on objective diagnostic tools and to cooperate with them
Enhancing the understanding of megatrends required to public officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Overview
Target : Public officials in general administration of MOFA
Duration : 2 days
Attendance : Around 50~70
Schedule : November
Objective of Education
To strengthen roles of public officials in general service in accordance with changing diplomatic environment
To cultivate practical ability needed to carry out their duty
Course Characteristics
Expanding practical knowledge to improve work performance
Cultivating public service values and basic ethics
Overview
Target : Employees of overseas missions
Duration : 2 days(workshop) / 3 times a year
Attendance : All members of overseas missions including administrative Staff
Schedule : May ~ October
Objective of Education
Sharpening the mission’s competitiveness by helping the staff to recognize common organizational goals and fundamental mindset of public officials; understanding the importance of mutual consideration and respect among colleagues
Course Characteristics
“Consideration, communication and cooperation” workshops that encourage participation of all members of a mission
Strategically conducting 3 workshops a year in major embassies selected in consideration of size and geopolitical importance
Boosting efficiency of the education program by subcontracting to private operators
Overview
Target : Employees of MOFA
Duration : 1~2 day(twice a year)
Attendance : Around 10~15 per semester
Schedule : May~June / November ~ December
Objective of Education
Strengthening crisis response capabilities by conducting simulated training for all members of the Ministry, including responses to situations such as natural disasters, abductions, traffic accidents, and evacuation
Course Characteristics
A participatory education in which the staff resolve problems independently in a given situation through discussions and role-playing
Providing real case-based education with the use of textbooks written by retired diplomatic officials or ambassadors who have rich experience in consular field
Overview
Target : Employees of MOFA
Duration : 1day / depends on the course
Attendance : depends on the course
Schedule : Year-round
Objective of Education
To strengthen individual diplomatic and leadership competency
To implement education and training tied with MOFA’s strategic goal and human resource management plan
Capacity building to prepare for future demands through communication and collaboration with various interested parties
Course Characteristics
To conduct customized education on national agenda and employees’ needs
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