Vision Trip 2026 Details

When you join the Liberty Community or upgrade your current monthly gift before the end of the year, you’ll be entered to win a spot on LiNK’s Spring 2026 Vision Trip! This immersive four-day journey to South Korea offers an opportunity to witness the impact of your support firsthand, connect with North Korean-born changemakers, and deepen your understanding of the evolving North Korea issue.

The winner will be chosen and contacted by January 17, 2025.

Trip dates: March 12-15, 2026

Trip Highlights

On this trip we will:

Build community with fellow donors, staff, and supporters
Reunite with past LiNK gala speakers and Advocacy Fellows
Engage with LiNK’s programs and get to know program participants
Learn more about LiNK’s information access programs
Gain insider insights and expert analysis on current developments inside North Korea
Hear live pitches from North Korean activists advancing bold solutions on the issue
Meet North Korean activists, entrepreneurs, and changemakers
Visit the North Korea–South Korea border together with North Korean friends

Eligibility

The winner must be a new monthly donor who signs up at $10/month or more and gives for the duration of one year or more OR a current monthly donor who upgrades their monthly giving amount by at least $5/month for the duration of one year or more
The sign up or upgrade must have occurred between September 9, 2025 to December 31, 2025
The winner must be 18 years or older
The winner must be available for the following dates: March 11 – March 16, 2026
The winner must respond to LiNK by January 31, 2026 otherwise the prize will be forfeited
The winner must be based in the United States

Expenses Covered by LiNK

Three scheduled meals per day (March 12-15)
Private ground transportation in Seoul to and from the hotel and scheduled trip experiences
All programming, admission, and activity fees
Site visits and curated workshops
On-site group coordination and logistics
International airfare (from a US city to Seoul and return flight)
Hotel accommodations
Transportation to/from Incheon International Airport (ICN)

Expenses Not Covered by LiNK

Personal spending (souvenirs, snacks, etc)
Optional excursions or upgrades
Passport fees or renewal costs
Medical/vaccine requirements

Please note: This scholarship may be renewed on an annual basis by completing the scholarship application in full. Renewal applications will be reviewed alongside first-time applicants. Applicants cannot apply for LiNK's Changemaker Scholarship at the same time.

Travel with LiNK to South Korea