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The 13th MODS-UNFPA
Summer Seminar on Population
제13회 국가데이터처-유엔인구기금 인구서머세미나
Workshop 1 (제1차 과정)
Theme
How Do We Measure Fertility? Demographic Methods and Approaches
Lecturer
Edith Gray (Australian National University)
이디스 그레이 (호주국립대 인구학과 교수)
Date
June 29 (Mon) - July 3 (Fri), 2026
2026년 6월 29일(월) ~ 7월 3일(금)
Venue
Seoul Global Center (Jongno-gu, Seoul)
서울글로벌센터(서울시 종로구)
* The course will be in English (영어 강의)
The 13th MODS-UNFPA
Summer Seminar on Population
제13회 국가데이터처-유엔인구기금 인구서머세미나
Workshop 2 (제2차 과정)
Theme
Analysis of Demographic Data with GIS
Lecturer
Seong-Yun Hong (Kyung Hee University)
홍성연 (경희대 지리학과 교수)
Date
July 6 (Mon) – July 10 (Fri), 2026
2026년 7월 6일(월) ~ 7월 10일(금)
Venue
Data and Statistics Human Resources Development Institute (Seo-gu, Daejeon)
국가데이터인재개발원(대전시 서구)
* The course will be in English (영어 강의)
The 13th MODS-UNFPA
Summer Seminar on Population
제13회 국가데이터처-유엔인구기금 인구서머세미나
Workshop 3 (제3차 과정)
Theme
Event History Analysis
Lecturer
Scott Yabiku (Pennsylvania State University)
스콧 야비쿠(미국 펜실베이니아주립대 사회학 및 범죄학과 교수)
Date
July 13 (Mon) - July 16 (Thu), 2026
2026년 7월 13일(월) - 16일(목)
Venue
Data and Statistics Human Resources Development Institute (Seo-gu, Daejeon)
국가데이터인재개발원(대전시 서구)
* The course will be in English (영어 강의)
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Accommodation Support for Graduate Students (2026)
Accommodation Support for Graduate Students The 13th MODS-UNFPA Summer Seminar on Population (2026) 1. Overview Accommodation support will be provided for a limited number of full-time graduate students, selected based on eligibility. To apply, please submit your Certificate of Enrollment during registration via our official website (https://intpopstat.kr/seminar/01_2_check.php). 2. Application Requirements The Certificate of Enrollment shall be: (1) Be issued within the last three months (2) Include an official stamp or signature (3) Confirm that you are enrolled during the workshop period * Student ID cards or other unofficial documents will not be accepted. 3. Support Details - Accommodation is provided on a shared room basis* (2 persons per room). - Efforts will be made to group participants by similar background (e.g., country, sex, etc.) - Accommodation covers 5 nights, from Sunday (pre-workshop) to Friday (final workshop day). * If a participant has a valid reason for not being able to share a room, exceptions may be considered upon request. Workshop Check-in Check-out Workshop 1 June 28 (Sun) July 3 (Fri) Workshop 2 July 5 (Sun) July 10 (Fri) Workshop 3 July 12 (Sun) July 17 (Fri) 4. Selection Criteria Preference will be given to participants in the following order: (1) Students residing in long-distance or remote locations from each workshop venue (2) Doctoral students (3) Relevance of the applicant's research, professional and work experience, and academic background to the workshop, based on the information provided in the online registration form. 5. Important Notices - Transportation costs (including airfare) are not covered. - This support is limited to accommodation only, during the workshop period. - Weekend stays (Friday–Sunday) are not included and must be arranged independently. - Notification of selection results will be sent by May 13 (Wed). - If you are unable to attend, please notify the Secretariat by May 20 (Wed). - No-shows or cancellations without notice may affect your eligibility for future seminars. - Both application and document submission must be completed via the official website. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 6. Inquiries MODS-UNFPA Summer Seminar Secretariat Korea Statistics Promotion Institute (KSPI) - Email: popstatssp@gmail.com - Tel: +82-2-2457-9792, +82-2-2457-9791
2026.04.14
NEW
(Call for Applications) 2026 MODS–UNFPA Summer Seminar on Population
Applications are now open for the 2026 MODS-UNFPA Summer Seminar on Population, an intensive in-person training program consisting of three consecutive one-week courses with hands-on exercises. - Application Period: April 13 - May 8, 2026- Apply Online at: https://intpopstat.kr/seminar/01_2_check.php- Participation Fee: Free- Program Overview (2026): See poster below
2026.04.13
Updated Announcement: 2026 MODS–UNFPA Summer Seminar on Population (Registration & Course Details)
The 2026 MODS–UNFPA Summer Seminar on Population will consist of three consecutive one-week courses, delivered in person with hands-on exercises.1. Registration ScheduleRegistration will open in mid-April 2026 and remain open for approximately four weeks, until early May 2026.The application form will be available on this website from 13 April 2026.Interested applicants are kindly asked to check the website for updates and submit their application during the registration period.2. Entry CriteriaApplicants are expected to meet the following criteria: - A relevant academic or professional background related to the course topic(s) - Ability to engage with graduate-level course content - All courses will be conducted in person and will include hands-on exercises using R; a basic working knowledge of R is recommended3. Course Overview (2026)(Week 1) Workshop 1: How Do We Measure Fertility? Demographic Methods and Approaches- Lecturer: Edith Gray, Ph.D. (Professor, School of Demography, Australian National University)- Dates: June 29 (Mon) – July 3 (Fri), 2026 - Venue: Jongno-gu, Seoul- Sessions: (1) Introduction to fertility measures with R (2) Calculating and visualizing period fertility measures (3) Analyzing cohort fertility (4) Parity measures and fertility dynamics (5) Fertility futures(Week 2) Workshop 2: Analysis of Demographic Data with GIS- Lecturer: Seong-Yun Hong, Ph.D. (Professor, Department of Geography, Kyung Hee University)- Dates: July 6 (Mon) – July 10 (Fri), 2026- Venue: Data and Statistics Human Resources Development Institute (Seo-gu, Daejeon)- Sessions: (1) Introduction to spatial data and GIS (2) Mapping population data (3) Concept of spatial autocorrelation (4) Hot spot analysis using GeoDa and R (5) Measuring population segregation(Week 3) Workshop 3: Event History Analysis- Lecturer: Scott Yabiku, Ph.D. (Professor, Department of Sociology and Criminology, Pennsylvania State University)- Dates: July 13 (Mon) – July 16 (Thu), 2026 - Venue: Data and Statistics Human Resources Development Institute (Seo-gu, Daejeon)- Sessions: (1) Basic Concepts, Data Structures, and Relationship to Life Tables; Kaplan–Meier Method (2) Cox Models (3) Parametric Models (4) Discrete-time Models4. Language and FormatAll courses will be conducted in English and will include hands-on training, with a total of 25 hours per course.5. Participation FeeParticipation is free of charge. Successful participants will be responsible for their own travel, accommodation, and personal expenses.6. ContactFor inquiries, please contact the Secretariat: popstatssp@gmail.com; +82-2-3457-9791, +82-2-3457-9792.We look forward to your interest and participation.
2026.03.24
Statistics Korea to host the 14th National Statistics Development Forum
[Organization] Statistics Korea (KOSTAT) [Title] The 14th National Statistics Development Forum [Overview]KOSTAT will host the 14th National Statistics Development Forum on August 28, 2025. The Forum is KOSTAT’s flagship platform for dialogue on key issues in national statistics.It aims to strengthen the national statistical system and enhance statistical policy by fostering open communication between data producers and users. The Forum brings together statistical agencies, policymakers, and the public to share perspectives and collaborate on the development of national statistics. Theme: 100 Years of Census, 100 Years Ahead for National StatisticsDate: August 28, 2025 (Thu)Time: 10:00–17:00Venue: Westin Josun Seoul [URL] https://forumkostat.kr/* The website is available in Korean only.
2025.08.20
'2021 Newsletter for the International Population Statistics Cooperation Project' is posted
'2021 Newsletter for International Population Statistics Cooperation Project' is posted on our website.The newsletter aims to provide the latest information and progress on the project in 2021.The newsletter is available in Korean and English. - Link to the Newsletter (Korean) : http://intpopstat.kr/research/02.php?admin_mode=read&no=26&make=&search=&type=&page=1- Link to the Newsletter (English) : http://intpopstat.kr/research/02.php?admin_mode=read&no=27&make=&search=&type=&page=1
2021.12.30
'2020 Newsletter for the International Population Statistics Cooperation Project' is posted
'2020 Newsletter for International Population Statistics Cooperation Project' is posted on our website.The newsletter aims to provide the latest information and progress on the project in 2020.The newsletter is available in Korean and English. - Korean : http://intpopstat.kr/research/02.php?admin_mode=read&no=22&make=&search=&type=&page=1- English : http://intpopstat.kr/research/02.php?admin_mode=read&no=21&make=&search=&type=&page=1
2021.01.04
NEW
Accommodation Support for Graduate Students (2026)
Accommodation Support for Graduate Students The 13th MODS-UNFPA Summer Seminar on Population (2026) 1. Overview Accommodation support will be provided for a limited number of full-time graduate students, selected based on eligibility. To apply, please submit your Certificate of Enrollment during registration via our official website (https://intpopstat.kr/seminar/01_2_check.php). 2. Application Requirements The Certificate of Enrollment shall be: (1) Be issued within the last three months (2) Include an official stamp or signature (3) Confirm that you are enrolled during the workshop period * Student ID cards or other unofficial documents will not be accepted. 3. Support Details - Accommodation is provided on a shared room basis* (2 persons per room). - Efforts will be made to group participants by similar background (e.g., country, sex, etc.) - Accommodation covers 5 nights, from Sunday (pre-workshop) to Friday (final workshop day). * If a participant has a valid reason for not being able to share a room, exceptions may be considered upon request. Workshop Check-in Check-out Workshop 1 June 28 (Sun) July 3 (Fri) Workshop 2 July 5 (Sun) July 10 (Fri) Workshop 3 July 12 (Sun) July 17 (Fri) 4. Selection Criteria Preference will be given to participants in the following order: (1) Students residing in long-distance or remote locations from each workshop venue (2) Doctoral students (3) Relevance of the applicant's research, professional and work experience, and academic background to the workshop, based on the information provided in the online registration form. 5. Important Notices - Transportation costs (including airfare) are not covered. - This support is limited to accommodation only, during the workshop period. - Weekend stays (Friday–Sunday) are not included and must be arranged independently. - Notification of selection results will be sent by May 13 (Wed). - If you are unable to attend, please notify the Secretariat by May 20 (Wed). - No-shows or cancellations without notice may affect your eligibility for future seminars. - Both application and document submission must be completed via the official website. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 6. Inquiries MODS-UNFPA Summer Seminar Secretariat Korea Statistics Promotion Institute (KSPI) - Email: popstatssp@gmail.com - Tel: +82-2-2457-9792, +82-2-2457-9791
2026.04.14
NEW
(Call for Applications) 2026 MODS–UNFPA Summer Seminar on Population
Applications are now open for the 2026 MODS-UNFPA Summer Seminar on Population, an intensive in-person training program consisting of three consecutive one-week courses with hands-on exercises. - Application Period: April 13 - May 8, 2026- Apply Online at: https://intpopstat.kr/seminar/01_2_check.php- Participation Fee: Free- Program Overview (2026): See poster below
2026.04.13
Updated Announcement: 2026 MODS–UNFPA Summer Seminar on Population (Registration & Course Details)
The 2026 MODS–UNFPA Summer Seminar on Population will consist of three consecutive one-week courses, delivered in person with hands-on exercises.1. Registration ScheduleRegistration will open in mid-April 2026 and remain open for approximately four weeks, until early May 2026.The application form will be available on this website from 13 April 2026.Interested applicants are kindly asked to check the website for updates and submit their application during the registration period.2. Entry CriteriaApplicants are expected to meet the following criteria: - A relevant academic or professional background related to the course topic(s) - Ability to engage with graduate-level course content - All courses will be conducted in person and will include hands-on exercises using R; a basic working knowledge of R is recommended3. Course Overview (2026)(Week 1) Workshop 1: How Do We Measure Fertility? Demographic Methods and Approaches- Lecturer: Edith Gray, Ph.D. (Professor, School of Demography, Australian National University)- Dates: June 29 (Mon) – July 3 (Fri), 2026 - Venue: Jongno-gu, Seoul- Sessions: (1) Introduction to fertility measures with R (2) Calculating and visualizing period fertility measures (3) Analyzing cohort fertility (4) Parity measures and fertility dynamics (5) Fertility futures(Week 2) Workshop 2: Analysis of Demographic Data with GIS- Lecturer: Seong-Yun Hong, Ph.D. (Professor, Department of Geography, Kyung Hee University)- Dates: July 6 (Mon) – July 10 (Fri), 2026- Venue: Data and Statistics Human Resources Development Institute (Seo-gu, Daejeon)- Sessions: (1) Introduction to spatial data and GIS (2) Mapping population data (3) Concept of spatial autocorrelation (4) Hot spot analysis using GeoDa and R (5) Measuring population segregation(Week 3) Workshop 3: Event History Analysis- Lecturer: Scott Yabiku, Ph.D. (Professor, Department of Sociology and Criminology, Pennsylvania State University)- Dates: July 13 (Mon) – July 16 (Thu), 2026 - Venue: Data and Statistics Human Resources Development Institute (Seo-gu, Daejeon)- Sessions: (1) Basic Concepts, Data Structures, and Relationship to Life Tables; Kaplan–Meier Method (2) Cox Models (3) Parametric Models (4) Discrete-time Models4. Language and FormatAll courses will be conducted in English and will include hands-on training, with a total of 25 hours per course.5. Participation FeeParticipation is free of charge. Successful participants will be responsible for their own travel, accommodation, and personal expenses.6. ContactFor inquiries, please contact the Secretariat: popstatssp@gmail.com; +82-2-3457-9791, +82-2-3457-9792.We look forward to your interest and participation.
2026.03.24
Winners Announcement - 2024 Best Essay Contest for the KOSTAT-UNFPA Summer Seminar on Population
We are pleased to announce the winners of the "Summer Seminar on Population - Best Essay Contest 2024," hosted by Statistics Korea (KOSTAT) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The contest, which called for submissions in October, aimed to highlight over a decade of achievements from the Summer Seminar on Population and to gather exemplary cases that demonstrate the program’s impact in the field of population statistics. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the winners’ outstanding essays, which exemplify the spirit of effective implementation and knowledge dissemination that we aim to promote through this initiative. We also want to thank all participants for your valuable contributions. Your efforts in sharing success stories and insights play a crucial role in advancing the population statistics. We look forward to your continued participation in future seminars and contests! If you're interested, feel free to check out their essays and interviews on our website (https://intpopstat.kr/seminar/04.php)!
2024.12.30
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