Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Signs Partnership with the Order of Malta UN Delegation

Launch of the 'Malta Gisaedan Internship'

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies announced on the 13th that it has signed a partnership agreement with the Malta Order's Permanent Mission to the UN in New York to promote global humanitarian diplomacy and establish a cooperative system between the two institutions, and agreed to launch an internship program starting in July.

Front view of the university headquarters at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Seoul Campus. [Photo by Hankuk University of Foreign Studies]

The Malta Order is an international organization operating for religious and humanitarian purposes, supporting various medical and relief services worldwide, and contributing to the stability and peace of the international community alongside the UN as a Permanent Observer.

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies stated that it expects students to contribute to humanitarian efforts on the international stage through this program and to further strengthen the ties between the Republic of Korea and the international community.

Park Jung-woon, President of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, said, "We are pleased to collaborate with the Malta Order, a global symbol of humanitarianism, and through the internship program, our students will gain valuable practical experience and make meaningful contributions to the Malta Order's humanitarian efforts."

Paul Beresford-Hill, Ambassador of the Malta Order, said, "Hankuk University of Foreign Studies is the most internationalized university in the Republic of Korea, nurturing talents such as diplomats and international organization experts who are active on the global stage. The internship program with HUFS will greatly help cultivate future leaders in the field of humanitarian diplomacy," adding, "We are delighted that HUFS's capable students can participate in the Order's long-standing tradition of helping people facing various difficulties regardless of race or religion."