Dr. Kyungjin SONG met with Iljun PARK, Executive Vice Chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce & Industry, to discuss collaboration

September 10, 2024 - Dr. Kyungjin SONG, the Country Representative of The Asia Foundation Korea Office, September 6, met with Iljun PARK, Executive Vice Chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce & Industry, to discuss potential collaboration between the two organizations. Both sides agreed to explore a joint role in supporting the overseas expansion of Korean companies, especially mid-sized enterprises, and promoting their local engagements.

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September 10, 2024

Call for Application: 2025 LeadNext Fellowship (~10/27)

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September 09, 2024

Dr. Kyungjin Song Highlights Strengthening Korea-India Cooperation at 1.5 Track Forum in India

September 5, 2024 - Dr. Kyungjin Song, the Country Representative of The Asia Foundation Korea Office, participated as a panelist in a 1.5-track forum titled "Navigating Global Uncertainty: Redefining ROK-India Relations," on August 28 in Delhi, India. The forum was co-organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in India and the Ananta Centre, a major Indian think tank. During the forum, Dr. Song emphasized the growing economic ties between Korea and India, driven by their significant roles in the Indo-Pacific region and the need for supply chain resilience. She highlighted India's substantial investments in manufacturing sectors like semiconductors, automobiles, and defense, where collaboration with Korea shows great potential. Dr. Song also discussed the importance of skilled workforce, infrastructure, and R&D investment in advancing these partnerships. She underscored the increasing dialogue and cooperation at the government ..

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September 05, 2024

The Asia Foundation Korea’s Support for Female IT Students in Mentoring Program

September 4, 2024 - The Asia Foundation (TAF) as part of its STEM ConnectHER (SCH) program supported a training program for a group of IT students and job seekers in the IT industry. ※ STEM ConnectHER (SCH) program aims to strengthen women’s capacity and build networks in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) across Asia by offering various opportunities, including 1:1 mentoring and workplace tours. Participants deepened their understanding of the IT industry through the program. It was organized by the Kwangwoon University-Cisco Innovation Center. For registration and further information on SCH, please visit here. TAF Korea plans to continue extending its support for women in STEM in Korea.

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September 04, 2024

Dr. Kyungjin SONG Attended the Meeting of the Advisory Committee to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

September 3, 2024 - Dr. Kyungjin SONG attended, August 26, the meeting of the Advisory Committee to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, convened by Minister CHO Tae-yul. Please click the link below for details. Link: 2024년 외교부 정책자문위 전체회의 개최 상세보기|보도자료 | 외교부 (mofa.go.kr) (in Korean)

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September 03, 2024

The Asia Foundation Hosts ‘Northeast Asia Climate Youth Exchange 2024’

September 3, 2024 – The Asia Foundation Korea Office organized Northeast Asia Climate Youth Exchange on net-zero transition from August 25 to 30. 12 delegates selected from Korea, China, Japan, and Mongolia attended Political Economy Analysis Workshop on August 25 and 26 and were equipped with policy recommendation frameworks. The workshop was followed by meetings with Ministry of Environment, Presidential Commission on Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth, UNESCAP, Green Climate Fund (GCF), Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER), Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean Engineering (KRISO), POSCO, THANKS CARBON, and Korea Federation for Environmental Movement (KFEM). In the meetings, delegates exchanged ideas on each organization’s efforts and challenges to achieve net-zero. ..

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September 03, 2024

Dr. Kyungjin SONG met with Chuncheon Mayor YUK Dong-han to discuss cooperation

September 3, 2024 - Dr. Kyungjin SONG paid a courtesy visit to Chuncheon Mayor YUK Dong-han on Tuesday, September 3, to discuss potential collaboration between The Asia Foundation and Chuncheon City. Both parties agreed to identify specific areas for cooperation and to strengthen collaboration on issues of mutual interest in Asia and the Pacific in partnership with country offices of The Asia Foundation.

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September 03, 2024

Dr. Kyungjin Song and Northeast Asia Youth met with Seoul Metropolitan Council Chairperson Ho Jung Choi to Discuss Climate Cooperation

August 29, 2024 - On August 26, from 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM, Dr. Kyungjin Song, Country Representative of The Asia Foundation, together with participants of the Northeast Asia Youth Climate Exchange Program, paid a courtesy visit to Chairperson Ho Jung Choi and members of the Seoul Metropolitan Council. Chairperson Ho Jung Choi introduced Seoul's carbon neutrality and eco-friendly policies, emphasizing the importance of close cooperation among the four Northeast Asian countries (Korea, Mongolia, China, and Japan) for climate. Dr. Song expressed her gratitude to Chairperson Choi for arranging the meeting and provided a brief introduction to The Asia Foundation. She also mentioned the need to redefine the role of The Asia Foundation Korea (Korea for Asia and the Pacific) and requested the Seoul Metropolitan Council’s continued support. Following a briefing by Dr. Jung-Min Yu ..

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August 29, 2024

Dr. Kyungjin Song, Country Representative of The Asia Foundation, Discussed Korea-Sri Lanka Economic Collaboration in Sri Lanka

August 26, 2024 - The Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies (LKI), in collaboration with the Embassy of Republic of Korea in Sri Lanka hosted a seminar titled, “Economic Security in the Indian Ocean Region; Prospects for Collaboration between Sri Lanka and Republic of Korea” on August 21, 2024. It was attended by Ambassadors and diplomats, representatives of International Organisations, senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other relevant Ministries and agencies, business persons, leading researchers and university students. Ambassador Ravinatha Aryasinha, Executive Director of LKI, emphasized the seminar's focus on learning from Korea's experience in science and technology innovation to address Sri Lanka's low R&D expenditure and foster a more innovative society. H.E. Miyon Lee, Ambassador of Korea highlighted Korea’s historical and ongoing efforts in transforming its ..

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August 26, 2024