|
|
|
|
|
| Members Registering for World Congress Online |
|
|
After four successful JCI Area Conferences, JCI members are looking forward to the JCI World Congress in Seoul, Korea, November 12-17. During the Executive Committee Meeting in June, Congress Director Justin Chun and General Manager of International Affairs Brian Chun reviewed the Congress Program and gave a presentation of the Congress site, the COEX.
Outstanding Training
“We have already started working on the training program for the Seoul World Congress,” said JCI University Director Houssem Bel Hadj. “We promise you an attractive and outstanding training program that will meet the delegates’ expectations.”
The JCI University discussed the training rules for the Congress and Conferences during the 2006 JCI Area Conferences. JCI trainers believe that shorter courses should be offered. By having two courses in the morning, 1.5-hour each, delegates will have more chances to attend different courses.
The best Certified National Trainers (CNTs) will be allowed to conduct these 1.5-hour courses at the Seoul World Congress. Young promising trainers will thus have the opportunity to acquire worldwide exposure and to accumulate international hours towards their International Graduate (IG) accreditation.
Amazing and Ancient Sites
While in Korea, Congress delegates will also have the opportunity to visit striking and impressive sites that will take them back to ancient times. We’ll mention just three:
The Namhansanseong or Namhan Mountain Fortress. Located just outside of Seoul, it was originally built as an earthen fortress about 2,000 years ago and rebuilt many times. The latest rebuilding (in 1624) was prompted by the threat and eventual invasion by the Manchu army. From this fortress, King Injo and a few thousand soldiers and Buddhist warrior monks held off an invading force of 130,000 men for 45 days during the Manchu invasion of 1636.
The Changdeokgung Palace. In the early 15th century, Emperor T'aejong ordered the construction of a new palace at an auspicious site. A Bureau of Palace Construction was set up to create the complex, consisting of a number of official and residential buildings set in a garden that was cleverly adapted to the uneven topography of the 58-hectare site. The result is an exceptional example of Far Eastern palace architecture and design, blending harmoniously with the surrounding landscape.
The Gyeongbokgung Palace. Built in 1395, the fourth year of the reign of King Taejo, this palace was named “Gyeongbok” or “shining happiness” as a tribute to the permanent happiness and prosperity of Korea's kings, their children and the people of the nation. Located in the northern part of Seoul, it is sometimes called “Bukgwol.” What adds to the elegance of Gyeongbokgung is its lotus pond.
Korea has a lot more than just castles and palaces to offer Congress delegates. However, visiting those sites, delegates will have a first-hand glimpse of Korea’s proud and dynamic history, which will help them develop a better understanding of the world at large.
Register online today and take advantage of the early registration rate...
Go back to News Page
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|