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As a leading private university in Korea founded with the mission to create a civilized world, Kyung Hee University pursues global eminence with its state of the art research facilities, renowned faculty, and social and global contri-bution. Following the founder’s commitment to international cooperation and global peace, Kyung Hee has a cher-ished tradition of close relationship with the United Nations. It held the inaugural conference of the World Civic Forum in association with the United Nations in Seoul, May 2009 exemplifying the value of this tradition. Kyung Hee strives to bridge cultural and social gaps between citizens of the world by promoting mutual under-standing and prosperity. As a result, it encourages frequent exchanges with sister universities overseas to facilitate the sharing of ideas. These activities spread a common belief in the value of learning. Since its foundation in 1949, Kyung Hee University has achieved great success in both academic excellence and global praxis. At its 60th anniversary in 2009, Kyung Hee declared a new beginning with the words, ‘Kyung Hee towards Global Eminence.’ In 2011, Kyung Hee was ranked 7th among more than 250 Korean universities in the Joong Ang Daily’s university evaluation and 48th in Asia and 245th in the world according to the QS World Univer-sity Rankings 2011/12. We hope that you will have the opportunity to take advantage of the benefits of Kyung Hee’s proud achievements and crystallizing vision.
The mission of the College of International Studies, often called Kyung Hee International College or KIC, is to edu-cate and train future international specialists who will play a leading role in the era of globalization with a broad perspective and the necessary skills for leading international organizations, global corporations, the mass media, non-governmental organizations, and public sector agencies. To achieve this goal, KIC provides a truly inter– and trans–disciplinary curriculum that includes the study of international relations, international economics, global business, and East Asian studies. KIC runs a 100% English based curriculum where all the classes are conducted in English. KIC also has a joint Bachelor’s and Master’s degree program with the Graduate School of Pan-Pacific Inter-national Studies, also known as GSP, which allows students to get both degrees in 5 years. KICians are truly proud of the variety of curriculum and extra-curricular programs and activities available through KIC.
The United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA) is a membership organization dedicat-ed to inform, inspire, and mobilize the American people to support the ideals and vital work of the United Nations. For 70 years UNA-USA has worked to accomplish its mission through its national network of Chapters, youth en-gagement, advocacy efforts, education programs, and public events. UNA-USA is a program of the United Nations Foundation. UNA-USA and its sister organization the Better World Campaign represent the single largest network of advocates and supporters of the United Nations in the world. UNA-USA is dedicated to educating, inspiring and mobilizing Americans to support the principles and vital work of the United Nations, strengthening the United Nations system, promoting constructive United States leadership in that system and achieving the goals of the United Nations Charter. Global Classrooms is an innovative educational program that engages middle school and high school students in an exploration of current world issues through interactive simulations and curricular materials. Global Class-rooms cultivates literacy, life skills and the attitudes necessary for active citizenship. At the core of Global Classrooms is Model United Nations, wherein students step into shoes of UN Ambassadors and debate a range of issues on the UN agenda. For over 60 years, Model UN has thrived in highly selective high schools and colleges – institutions with the resources to match a strong student interest in world affairs. Prior to 2000, when Global Classrooms was created, students in economically disadvantaged public schools rarely had the opportunity to participate. Over the past decade, Global Classrooms has worked in 24 major cities around the world, helping bridge the gap in the Model UN community between experienced programs and traditionally underserved public schools or schools new to Model UN. Global Classrooms is distinguished by its teacher and student resources that develop critical thinking, conflict resolution and communication skills for middle and high school students. Global Classrooms has become a premiere international education program offering students valuable insight into the growing influence of globalization.
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KIC Model UN Secretariat, Kyung Hee International College Model UN Secretariat, Model United Nations Secretariat in the College of International Studies at Kyung Hee University, plans and organizes some of the most promi-nent Model United Nations conferences in Korea. Since its birth in 2008, KIC Model MUN Secretariat has organized more than twenty-four different Model UN conferences. KIC Model UN Secretariat is considered as the frontier MUN Secretariat in Korea and wishes to become an exemplary model for MUN Secretariat.

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