Cycling Korea

Pack your virtual bags and get ready to pedal through a country that is a perfect blend of ancient tradition and modern innovation.

This professional development program takes you on a virtual bike journey along the stunning Four Rivers Bike Path, also known as the Cross-Country Route, from one end of South Korea to the other. Using the My Virtual Mission platform, participants will virtually cycle (and we hope also the distance in reality) 393 miles from the bustling southeastern port city of Busan, through the heart of Seoul, and finally ending up in Incheon in the northwest. Throughout the seminar, participants will stop at 10 cities along the bike path to explore South Korea's vibrant culture, complex history, and breathtaking geography. While you can progress at your own pace, all 12 required units must be completed by Memorial Day, 2026.

• • Starts:
  • January 1, 2025
• • Ends:
  • May 25, 2026
• • Learning Format:
  • Online
• • Type of Course:
  • Seminars & Short Courses
• • Offered to:
  • All States
• • Registration and Info:

  • We’re looking for 15 adventurous educators to join us in our new virtual professional development program. No experience in studying Korea is necessary, and the topics covered include Geography, History, Food, Arts and Culture, Democratization, and more. K-12 in-service teachers from all grade levels and all subject matters may participate. Participants will receive all books, materials and other resources, a certificate of completion, and a $150 completion stipend. Several webinars will be scheduled which are best attended live, but which will be recorded and may be viewed asynchronously. A tentative syllabus will be available by late November.

    Accepted applicants will be notified by Dec. 15, 2025.

    Many thanks to Nia Gipson for her dedication to creating this program.