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Northeast Asia Youth Exchange Program: Fostering Climate Solutions through Collaborative Learning
September 20, 2023 - The Northeast Asia region, comprising China, Japan, Mongolia, and South Korea, faces similar climate vulnerabilities and impacts. Recognizing the shared challenges, The Asia Foundation launched the Northeast Asia Youth Exchange Program in August 2023. This initiative aimed to tackle climate change through Nature-Based Solutions (NbS). The fundamental idea was to foster cooperation and facilitate people-to-people dialogue and relationship building, especially among the region's youth. The program brought together 13 dedicated young individuals from China, Japan, Mongolia, and South Korea aged 18-30, and known for their innovative efforts in addressing climate change challenges. Through a series of activities and initiatives, these participants aimed to enhance their understanding of climate change, brainstorm innovative solutions, and build connections for future collaborations. The program commenced with a series of webinars, each hosted by participating count.. VIEW MORE
[Newsletter] Winter 2024
The Winter edition of The Asia Foundation Korea is here! Please check our latest news. Northeast Asia Youth Exchange: Fostering Climate Solutions through Collaborative Learning In August 2023, The Asia Foundation launched the Northeast Asia Youth Exchange Program that aimed to tackle climate change through Nature-Based Solutions (NbS). The program brought together 13 dedicated young individuals from China, Japan, Mongolia, and South Korea aged 18-30, who are known for their innovative efforts in addressing climate change challenges. Through a blend of informative webinars, immers..
Launch of STEM ConnectHER Program for Women in STEM in Asia and the Pacific
January 30, 2024 - The Asia Foundation launched the STEM ConnectHER program to support the career development of young women in STEM fields in Asia and the Pacific in 2024. The program includes speaker series, mentoring, industry site visits, learning resources and other various activities. In Korea, the orientation for mentees was held on January 9, 2024, followed by the first speaker series on January 15. The speaker series, entitled "Dream Big, Fly High: Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM Leaders," featured two women experts from the Aerospace field: Ms. Ji-yeon (Julia) Park, Senior Manager at Pratt & Whitney, and Ms. Jung-beom (Judy) Moon, Connected Aviation Solutions at Collins Aerospace. During the speaker series moderated by Lee Kyung-sook, Acting Country Representative of The Asia Foundation's Korea Office, the two speakers shared their experiences in the aerospace industry. They provided sincere advice..
Empowering Entrepreneurs: A Recap of "Re-unification Re-Startup 2023”
November 27, 2023 - The Asia Foundation co-hosted the "Re-unification Re-Startup 2023" event at Ewha Women’s University ECC on November 18, 2023. The primary objective was to spotlight the endeavors of North Korean refugee entrepreneurs, showcasing their businesses and products to the broader public. Hana Foundation, The Bridge, Asan Nanum Foundation, Merry Year Foundation, and Ewha Women’s University collaborated in this meaningful initiative. The event received valuable support from sponsors, including the Charities Aid Foundation and the Ministry of Unification. The event attracted a gathering of over 100 individuals who showed enthusiasm for support. The program was divided into the "..
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