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Mission, Vision & Major Functions

National Institute for International Education(NIIED) is a Responsible Administrative Agency under the Ministry of Education.
The Institute is working for internationalization of Korean education, with an aim of developing and cultivating competitive human resources in the Global Era.

Misson
Fostering Global Talent through International Educational Exchange
Vision
A Hub for International Educational Cooperation,
Connecting with the World and Leading Global Education

Major Functions

  • Attract & Support
    International Students
  • Operate GKS Program(Global Korea Scholarship)
  • Administer TOPIK*(*Test of
    Proficiency in Korean)
  • Promote International
    Education Exchange
    & Cooperation
  • Promote & Support
    Foreign Language
    Education

Core Values

  • Innovation
    〈Future-oriented〉
  • Communication
    〈Exchange & Cooperation〉
  • Growth
    〈Global-oriented〉
  • Trust
    〈Responsible Management〉

2027 Management
Objectives

  • Total International Students
    in Korea
    300,000
  • Annual TOPIK
    Applicants
    1 million
  • Customer Satisfaction(CS)
    Score
    90 or Above

Strategic Directions &
Initiatives

  • Fostering Global
    Talent in the
    AI and Digital Era
    • Strengthening Recruitment &
      Development of Outstanding
      Overseas Talent
    • Enhancing the Global
      Competitiveness of
      Outstanding Local Talent
  • Expanding
    Korean Education
    Globally
    • Boosting
      International Student
      Recruitment & Support
    • Expanding &
      Advancing TOPIK
  • Enhancing
    Global Competency for
    Future Generations
    • Supporting Global
      Competency Based on
      Educational Exchange
    • Reinforcing Support
      for Foreign Language
      Education
  • Building Customer
    Trust through
    Responsible Management
    • Open Management
      through Communication
      and Participation
    • Creating an Innovation
      and Performance-Oriented Organizational
      Culture