Ten days in Korea that actually change you.
K-Mission is a fully immersive, fully supported program for students aged 16–26. Korean classes at one of Korea's top universities, behind-the-scenes K-Pop at YG Entertainment, K-Beauty at Amore Pacific, a real Korean homestay, and a city that doesn't quit.
✦ Flights, accommodation, every meal, and all major experiences included.
A real Korea immersion — not a tourist tour.
Mornings on the campus of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, learning Korean alongside HUFS students. Afternoons inside the country's most influential cultural institutions. One night in a real Korean home. Built for curious, ambitious young people who want the actual experience, not the highlight reel.
HUFS Language
Real Korean language instruction at one of Korea's top language universities. Formal welcome ceremony, real classroom hours, real students.
Heritage Seoul
Hanbok at Gyeongbokgung Palace, temple food cooking, Bukchon Hanok Village, N Seoul Tower, hidden alleyways of Insa-dong.
K-Pop & K-Beauty
YG Entertainment HQ, dance training and a real music video shoot. Amore Pacific flagship and a full K-Beauty masterclass.
The Homestay
One night with a vetted Korean host family — most travelers say it's the highlight of the entire trip.
Choose your program.
Same daily rhythm — different evening programming and group dynamic. Pick the one that fits how you want to travel, then we'll find dates that work.
Travel on your own.
For students attending solo who want a structured, supported way into Korea. You'll meet other international travelers your age and explore Seoul as a tight-knit cohort. Best for self-enrichment, college-application stories, and gap-year travelers.
View individual itineraryTravel with your school.
For high schools, universities, language departments, and study-abroad programs bringing a cohort. Same itinerary plus group exclusives — Perfume DJ workshop, Dongdaemun Museum, extended Gangnam evening, faculty-aligned academic deliverables.
View school itineraryA trip designed to feel like two trips.
Every day pairs an academic morning with a cultural or experiential afternoon. Here's the cohort, day by day. Sample itinerary · actual dates flexible.
One price. Almost everything.
- Round-trip international flights to Seoul
- 9 nights at the iconic Lotte World Hotel
- All breakfasts, lunches, and dinners
- Korean language curriculum at HUFS
- YG Entertainment, Amore Pacific, Everland & all experience access
- One-night vetted Korean homestay
- Hanbok rental, temple cooking class, K-Beauty salon
- All in-country transportation
- 24/7 in-country support team
- Welcome dinner & Closing Banquet
Payment plans available — a deposit secures the spot, balance split across installments.
Built for students aged 16–26.
K-Pop & K-Drama enthusiasts
You've been streaming the music and watching the dramas. Now go inside the industry that makes them.
Language students
Real classroom hours at one of Korea's top language universities, alongside Korean students.
High schoolers building college apps
A distinctive, story-rich summer experience that gives you something real to write about.
Undergrads in Asian Studies & IR
Field experience that maps to almost every Asia-focused major and minor on a US campus.
Gap-year travelers
A structured, supported, transformative entry into Asia — with built-in community.
School cohorts
Faculty-led trips, world-language programs, and global-studies tracks looking for a turnkey Korea program.
A program that curious travelers can trust.
The reason K-Mission works isn't just the itinerary. It's the operational discipline behind it — and the partnership between an established Korea-based operator and a US partner you can reach in your own time zone.
24/7 in-country support
Korean-speaking program directors are reachable any time, any day, throughout the program.
Vetted host families
Every homestay family completes a multi-step vetting and training process with edu•people.
US partner support
Proethical Travel handles all US-side logistics, family communications, and pre-departure orientation.
Established partners
HUFS, YG Entertainment, Amore Pacific, Lotte World Hotel — institutions, not pop-ups.
Most-asked, answered.
Does my student need to speak Korean?
No. The HUFS language program is designed to start at the absolute beginner level. Students with prior Korean experience are placed in higher tiers.
Is K-Mission appropriate for a 16-year-old traveling alone?
Yes. The individual traveler program is fully chaperoned and supervised from airport pickup to airport drop-off. Travelers are never on their own outside of supervised free time at age-appropriate venues.
Will I be grouped with travelers my age?
School-organized trips travel as their own cohort. For individual travelers, cohorts outside of school groups are sorted into age-appropriate bands — high-school-aged (16–18) and university-aged (18+) — so a 26-year-old won't share the homestay weekend with 16-year-olds. We'll confirm placement on the discovery call.
What does the $7,900 actually include?
Round-trip international flights, 9 nights at Lotte World Hotel, every meal, every program experience (HUFS classes, YG, Amore Pacific, Everland, palaces, homestay, etc.), local transport, and 24/7 support. Personal spending money, travel insurance, and any visa fees are not included.
How do schools and faculty get involved?
Email seth@proethicaltravel.com or book a 20-minute consultation. We can run K-Mission as a stand-alone trip for your school, or fold your students into the broader cohort.
What if June doesn't work?
Dates are flexible and rolling based on availability and group needs. Groups can confirm a departure with as few as 8 travelers — book a call and we'll talk through timing.
Are payment plans available?
Yes. A deposit secures your spot, and the balance can be split across installments. We'll work with your timeline.
Who is edu•people?
edu•people is our Korea-based partner — they design and operate the on-the-ground program, including HUFS coordination, host-family vetting, and all in-country logistics. Proethical Travel is the official US sales and support partner for K-Mission.
Ready, or have more questions?
Book your spot now, or grab 20 minutes with the Proethical Travel team and we'll walk you through every detail.