salmon – thisisFINLAND Foreign Correspondents' Programme

Finland, I won’t let you down!

As a Korean reporter specializing in education Finland obviously is an attractive country to explore. In fact, Finland might be the best place to experience and learn about high quality education. The Finnish education system is actually the biggest reason why I wanted to participate in thisisFINLAND Foreign Correspondents’ Programme.

Korean education has gained international reputation – ... (continue reading)

Nordic Peace

Freedom

In Finland, you can feel as free as a child. There is always something for everyone. You can find yourself easily in Angry Birds Activity Parks. It does not matter if you are child or not. That’s why when I found myself in a swing in Angry Birds Activity Park in Rovaniemi, I was there more than 2 hours.

Photo by Gunjan Sharma

Safety

In residence where I stayed, my room was near the road so ... (continue reading)

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland has administrated thisisFINLAND Foreign Correspondents’ Programme (FCP) since 1990.The programme is targeted at young international journalists.

In 2022, thisisFINLAND Foreign Correspondents’ Programme will be organized in June. Information on future FCPs will be published on this blog.

The programme provides an excellent opportunity to learn more about Finland, Finnish society and the Finnish way of life. It includes briefings on various subjects, meetings with Finnish professionals and visits to business enterprises, cultural sites and institutions.

In this blog, the participants report on their experiences in Finland. The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland.