Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Chicago

The 2025 Overseas Korean Adoptees Gathering will be held to strengthen the bond between overseas adoptees and Korea, and to enhance global networks among Korean adoptees.

We encourage those who are interested to review the information below and apply.

○ Title: 2025 Overseas Korean Adoptees Gathering (OKAG)

○ Dates & Location: November 10 (Mon) – November 14 (Fri), 2025 (5 days, 4 nights) / Incheon & Busan

○ Number of Participants: 75 overseas Korean adoptees aged 18 and above

○ Application Procedure 

- Application Period

Deadline: Until Friday, August 1(Fri.), 2025, 18:00 KST

Selection results: August 18(Mon.), 2025 (via local embassy/consulate and personal email)

※ Selection result dates may change depending on circumstances.

- Procedure of the application (Each participant must follow the following step 1 & 2 in order.)

<Step 1>

Submit original signed application documents (originals – Incl. handwritten signatures) to the local Korean Embassy/Consulate (originals will not be returned).

<Step 2>

Send scanned copies of all submitted documents via email to: okafuture@korea.kr

○ Required Documents

1. Documentation Release (1 copy)

2. Liability Release Form (1 copy)

3. Consent to Collect and Use Personal Information (1 copy)

(If applicable) Supporting documents (e.g., vaccination record)

* All documents must be in English or Korean.

* Submitted documents will not be returned regardless of selection outcome.

* Finalists may be requested to submit a passport copy.

* Please provide a valid email address, as key updates (e.g., selection result, 

  program schedule) will be sent via email.

○ Contact information

Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) 

Future Generation Overseas Koreans Division

Phone: +82-32-585-3216

E-mail: okafuture@korea.kr 

Please refer to the attached notice for further information.

Attachments: 1. 2025 세계한인입양동포대회 공고문(국문KOR)

                  2. 2025 세계한인입양동포대회 공고문(영문ENG) . End.