Sogang University to Host 'Korea-ASEAN Forum' on 31st... Discussing Ways to Strengthen Cooperation

Sogang University East Asia Research Institute and the Korea-ASEAN Center announced on the 30th that they will jointly hold the '2023 Korea-ASEAN Forum' at the Matteo Hall Reception Hall of Sogang University on the 31st.

Sogang University campus view. [Photo by Sogang University]

This forum will be held under the theme of 'Strengthening Korea-ASEAN Strategic Partnership in a Changing Global Environment.' Marking the 35th anniversary of the establishment of Korea-ASEAN dialogue relations next year, government officials and scholars have gathered to discuss the strategic partnership from various perspectives.

The keynote speech will be delivered by Hassan Wirayuda, former Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs. In Session 1, the evaluation and future of the strategic Korea-ASEAN partnership will be examined from a policy perspective; Session 2 will cover major issues and challenges facing the Korea-ASEAN partnership; and Session 3 will feature presentations on ways to strengthen Korea-ASEAN relations from the viewpoint of youth.

Kim Haeyong, Secretary-General of the Korea-ASEAN Center, said, "Next year marks the 35th anniversary of the establishment of Korea-ASEAN dialogue relations, and Korea and ASEAN agreed at this year's 24th Summit to elevate their relationship to a 'Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP).'" He added, "Through this forum, we expect in-depth discussions on the pressing challenges for Korea and ASEAN to continue a higher-level partnership."

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