[ENG/KOR] 2026 Korea National Park Friendship Program | Official Video

Added: 2026-05-30

[00:00:00]KMPFP.

[00:00:03]Before coming here, what did you expect to find?

[00:00:12]>> Hello.

[00:00:14]>> Since 2014, the Korea National Park Friendship Program has brought together protected area professionals from around the world through Korea's national parks. During a month-long hands-on experience in Korea's national park management system, participants have learned, shared experiences, and built lasting friendships along the way.

[00:00:36]Now, let us look back on another unforgettable journey we shared together in May 2026. Let the journey begin.

[00:00:48]Week one, orientation, an introductory session on Korea National Park Service and the protected areas of the participating countries.

[00:01:04]>> Week two, field study, a field visit to regional national parks to observe and experience exemplary national park management practices firsthand.

[00:01:15]Oh, me and my friends dancing till we drop.

[00:01:19]And the good times don't stop.

[00:01:21]>> Wake up. I'm about to shake up every little thing. Show you all that we can be. Come dance in my glow.

[00:01:35]Fireflies in the yard. Everything's a work of art. Already got everything we need to dance in the glow.

[00:01:44]Oh, in my heart can never get enough. That's how I feel enough.

[00:01:58]Me and my friends dancing until we good times.

[00:02:04]The good times.

[00:02:16]Late night sitting under starlight, searching for the meaning in the beauty that we see. Come bathe in the glow.

[00:02:27]Oh, that grows where the magic unfolds.

[00:02:33]Happiness is simple. All you need is to be jump in the head. You never get enough. That's feeling me and my friends until we jump. And the good times don't stop.

[00:02:59]The good times don't stop.

[00:03:06]In addition to national parks, you also have the opportunity to visit other ecologically significant sites and learn about their management and sustainable use.

[00:03:30]And the good times don't stop.

[00:03:33]Week three, field study. In the third week, you will take part in a wider range of hands-on activities and learning experiences based on a deeper understanding of Korea's national parks.

[00:03:47]I always dream about a life out on my own where no one knows my name. In a city far from home.

[00:04:00]Yeah, I know the city has the busiest streets and there's nothing like home in the fall with the least. But I always dream about it. I always dream.

[00:04:12]Every now and then I'll stop and think that little town ain't so bad.

[00:04:19]Something about the same old same is so plain. But then again, it's all I've ever planning my way out. And if that plays out, no, I'm never going to come back.

[00:04:31]But every now and then I stop and think that little town ain't so bad.

[00:04:51]Can't help but wish that life was more like on TV.

[00:04:57]Highrises and cool cars in a fastpace downtown scene.

[00:05:03]Maybe I'm intrigued by the wrong kind of things, but I'll never get to know if I don't get to see. So, till then I'm wishing for it. Can't help but wish every now and then I stop and think that little time.

[00:05:22]Something about the same old same is so plain. It's all I've ever planned my way out. If that plays out, no, I'm never going to come back. But every now and then I stop.

[00:05:42]>> Experiencing a variety of Korean foods and culture is one of the highlights of KMPF program.

[00:05:54]This little town.

[00:06:04]>> Hello, my name is Akalbeck from Bakistan.

[00:06:07]>> Hi. Uh, my name is Nicholas. I'm from Straa.

[00:06:11]>> Hi, my name is Sloshini Hagalad from Thailand. So for this programs I'm truly enjoy the program where I gains deeper understanding of Koreans uh national park policies and the practical approaches in conservations in the classroom sessions and field experience >> from the first day until now I'm truly enjoying every learning experience especially the use of technology such as AI system and um CCTV monitoring in protected area and also ecoourism program in national park. For me uh the most memorable part of the spending times with uh people who came from uh other countries.

[00:06:52]>> What even more memorable is combinations of field experience and culture exchange experience the local food which was very very uniques and enjoyable.

[00:07:03]participating uh in this program they can learn a lot of things for example managing system of national parks conservation life restoration of forestry >> what stand out the most for me is kindness professional and support by KN&P and our national park staff making me feel truly welcome >> I would uh definitely recommend this program to others is a valuable platform to build international networks among countries and relevant organizations.

[00:07:35]>> Thank you very much for National Park Service team for organization friendship program.

[00:07:42]>> This is opportunity that should not be missed.

[00:07:46]>> So thank you KNPS. Thank you everyone.

[00:07:49]>> I came to Korea and I learned very important things in Korea National Park.

[00:07:54]Nature our future go.

[00:07:58]>> Different backgrounds one shared vision.

[00:08:00]The memories we created in Korea's national parks will stay with us wherever we go until we meet again.

[00:08:10]Nature, our future. Korea National Park Service.