Changwon Special City 'Youth Urban Diplomacy Envoy Program Successfully Concluded'

Changwon City Lays Foundation for Nurturing Next-Generation Global Leaders Among Youth

Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam successfully completed the 2022 Changwon Youth Urban Diplomacy Delegation program held in the Seoul area.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Song Jong-gu] Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam announced on the 4th that it successfully completed the 2022 Changwon Youth Urban Diplomacy Delegation Program held in Seoul from the 1st to the 3rd.

This program was designed to help local youth grow into global leaders and provide opportunities to experience multilateral diplomacy.

The youth visited organizations such as AFoCO (Asia Forest Cooperation Organization), the Korean National Commission for UNESCO, the Korea National Diplomatic Academy, and the Australian Embassy in Korea, fulfilling their interest in international diplomacy and participating in various programs to gain a deeper understanding of public diplomacy activities.

Twenty-seven students selected from 16 schools inside and outside the jurisdiction discussed future forest utilization plans with international organization trainees at AFoCO, followed by one-on-one conversations with diplomats at the Korea National Diplomatic Academy.

At the Australian Embassy in Korea, they received explanations about the embassy’s role and the overall exchange status between Korea and Australia.

In addition, by touring the National Assembly plenary hall, the Blue House, and Seoul National University, the students had a meaningful time dreaming about their future vision.

Lee Kyung-seok, Head of the Investment Attraction Team, said, “We invited various institutions and suitable speakers to help participating students grow into global talents and enhance their capabilities as global citizens. We hope this program served as a stepping stone for them to become next-generation global leaders. We look forward to them becoming public diplomacy ambassadors who promote Changwon City and Korea in the future.”

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