2023 Taekwondo International Exchange Camp Korea
Dear Taekwondo Students and Families,
On behalf of Oregon State Taekwondo Foundation, I would like to cordially invite you to join us on a once-in-a-lifetime foreign exchange journey to South Korea. The 2023 Taekwondo International Exchange Camp program is open to all Taekwondo students, instructors, Masters, and their families. The 2023 iconic Summer Taekwondo Exchange program is created to allow our members and families the opportunity to participate in memorable Taekwondo experiences like no other. Your adventure will include staying at Chosun University in Gwangju, exclusive training sessions with world renowned Taekwondo Masters, as well as cultural experience itineraries. Additional special touring excursions are also available for non-martial artists and families for further exploration. I welcome you to join us from July 16th through July 23rd and embark on this exciting world class journey!
Sincerely,
Chief Master Rick W. Shin
President
Oregon State Taekwondo Foundation
Exchange Program Overview
Camp Costs (7 nights 8 days itinerary):
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$1,350 per person (reserve by 03/31/2023)
- Full payment due at registration
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$1,550 per person (04/01/2023)
-Full payment due at registration
No Refund. Cancellation will result in full credit for future Korean Exchange Program
What is included in Korea Camp costs?
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All Ground Transportation.
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All meals, water & tea during meals.
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English speaking camp guides and instructors
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Admission to Waterpark, sightseeing tours and tournament on itinerary
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Taekwondo training by world renowned Taekwondo masters (4 full day training)
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Cultural and Exchange experiences
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Travel medical insurance
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Exclusive program t-shirt and souvenirs
What is not included in Korea Camp costs?
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Roundtrip airfare to/from ICN (Incheon International Airport, South Korea)
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Beverages other than water and tea
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Room/Airfare upgrades
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Shopping and snacks
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Optional excursions for parents / guardians


Taekwondo International Exchange Camp Detailed Itinerary
Day 1, SUNDAY – July 16, 2023
3pm – 5pm Arrival at ICN (Incheon International Airport)
5:30 – 8:30 pm Private ground transportation from ICN to Chosun University dormitory
8:30 – 9:30 pm Accommodation check-in / Dinner
Day 2, MONDAY – July 17, 2023
7:30 – 8:30am Breakfast & Free Time
9:00 – 10:15am Taekwondo Group Activities
10:30 – 11:45am Taekwondo Group Activities
12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch and Free time
1:30 – 2:30pm Theme Training
2:45 – 4:00pm Taekwondo Group Activities
5:30 – 7:00pm Opening Ceremony & Dinner
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Day 3, TUESDAY – July 18, 2023
7:30 – 8:30am Breakfast & Free Time
9:00 – 10:15am Taekwondo Group Activities
10:30 – 11:45am Taekwondo Group Activities
12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch and Free time
1:30 – 2:30pm Theme Training
2:45 – 4:00pm Taekwondo Group Activities
4:15 – 5:30pm Taekwondo Group Activities
6:00 – 7:30pm Dinner and Free Time
8:00 – 9:00pm Taekwondo Free Time
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Day 4, WEDNESDAY – July 19, 2023
7:30 – 8:30am Breakfast & Free Time
9:00 – 10:15am Taekwondo Group Activities
10:30 – 11:45am Taekwondo Group Activities
12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch and Free time
1:30 – 2:30pm Theme Training
2:45 – 4:00pm Taekwondo Group Activities
4:15 – 5:30pm Taekwondo Group Activities
6:00 – 7:30pm Dinner and Free Time
8:00 – 9:00pm Taekwondo Free Time
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Day 5, THURSDAY – July 20, 2023
7:30 – 8:30am Breakfast & Free Time
9:00 – 10:15am Taekwondo Group Activities
10:30 – 11:45am Taekwondo Group Activities
12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch and Free time
1:30 – 2:30pm Theme Training
2:45 – 4:00pm Taekwondo Group Activities
4:15 – 5:30pm Taekwondo Group Activities
6:00 – 7:30pm Dinner and Free Time
8:00 – 9:00pm Taekwondo Free Time
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Day 6, FRIDAY – July 21, 2023
7:30 – 8:30am Breakfast
9:30 – 6:00pm All Day Tour – Water Theme Park and Sightseeing Tour
Admission and Lunch & Dinner Provided.
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Day 7, SATURDAY – July 22, 2023
7:30 – 8:30am Breakfast
9:00 – All Day Gwangju Open Taekwondo Poomsae Championships (Optional)
Closing Ceremony
Tournament Admission and Lunch & Dinner Provided.
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Day 8, SUNDAY – July 23, 2023
7:30 – 8:30am Breakfast
9:00 – 9:30am Chosun University Checkout
10:00am Private Ground Transportation to ICN (Incheon International Airport)
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**All itineraries are subject to changes without prior notice.**


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OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS FOR NON-TAEKWONDO PARTICIPANTS
*Private Ground Transportation, Lunch, Admission Ticket & Guide is included in all Excursions.
Day 2, Monday – July 17, 2023
Cost Per Person $100.00 10am - 4:00pm
Bamboo Forest (Juknowon), Metasequia (Garosugil), Small French Meta Province (Damyangseong)
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Day 3, Tuesday – July 18, 2023
Cost Per Person $100.00 10am - 4:00pm
Gwangju Biennale (Art Fair), Southern Korean Food Museum, Gwangju 5.18 Culture Center
https://www.gwangjubiennale.org/gb/index.do https://bukgu.gwangju.kr/namdofood/
https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/asia-culture-center?hl=ko
Day 4, Wednesday – July 19, 2023
Cost Per Person $100.00 10am - 4:00pm
Jeonju Hanok Folk Traditional Village http://hanok.jeonju.go.kr/
Day 5, Thursday – July 20, 2023
Cost Per Person $100.00 10am - 4:30pm
Nagan Eupseong Folk Village and Boseong Green Tea Field Sightseeing
https://www.suncheon.go.kr/nagan/
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Children under age 13 must be accompanied by at least 1 adult chaperone, parent, or guardian.