Dr. Kyungjin Song Appointed as the First Korean and Female Country Representative for The Asia Foundation's Korea Office

July 26, 2024 - The Asia Foundation announced the appointment of Dr. Kyungjin Song as a new Country Representative, Korea beginning on July 29, 2024. She is the first Korean and the first female Country Representative for Korea in The Asia Foundation’s 70-year history. Dr. Song plans to strengthen the strategic partnership between The Asia Foundation and Korea in response to Korea's elevated national status and the international community's expectations of Korea. Over the past 70 years, The Asia Foundation has significantly contributed to establishing institution building, human resources development, and consolidating democracy in Korea through various projects since the Korean War. Dr. Song stated that she aims to "enhance strategic cooperation, expecting the leadership of Korea's public and private sectors for the prosperity and peace of Asia and the Pacific through development and expanded opportunities." ..

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July 26, 2024

The Asia Foundation President Laurel Miller Visits Korea to Strengthen Partnerships and Gather Insights

July 23, 2024 - President & CEO of The Asia Foundation Laurel Miller visited Korea from July 15 to 19. This visit aimed to gather insights on the future direction and role of The Asia Foundation from prominent figures in the government, media, and academia. During her visit, President Miller attended the Board meeting of Friends of The Asia Foundation Korea and met with prominent figures, including Kim Ki-hwan, President of Korea Foundation; Moon Kook-hyun, President of the New Paradigm Institute; Bang Joon-oh, President of Chosun Ilbo; Park Jin, former National Assembly member; Bark Tae-ho, President of Seoul Forum; Kim Han-gil, Chairman of Presidential Committee of National Cohesion; Kang In-sun, Second Vice Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Kim Myung Ja, Chair of the KAIST Board of Directors and Lee Kwang Hyung, President of KAIST. President Laurel Miller and Park Jin, former National Assembly Member ..

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July 23, 2024

[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..

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February 20, 2024

[STEM ConnetHER] Call for Mentees

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February 13, 2024

[STEM ConnetHER] Call for Mentors

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February 13, 2024

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..

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January 30, 2024

The Asia Foundation Announces 2024 Development Fellows

January 24, 2024 - The Asia Foundation announces the 2024 class of Asia Foundation Development Fellows: Emerging Leadership for Asia’s Future following a highly competitive selection process with thousands of applicants. The 12 selected Development Fellows are emerging leaders in their fields, bringing bold, innovative thinking and a deep commitment to addressing complex issues across Asia and the Pacific. This year, Ms. Minseo Ju, director of the Ulsan International Development Cooperation Center, was selected from Korea as a 2024 Asia Foundation Development Fellow. Click the link to see the selected fellows: https://asiafoundation.org/2024/01/23/the-asia-foundation-announces-2024-development-fellows/

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January 24, 2024

Ensuring Continued Efforts to Combat Trafficking in Persons for Sexual Exploitation and Gender-Based Violence in Mongolia

December 28, 2023 - On November 7, The Asia Foundation hosted a conference to celebrate the conclusion of the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family’s (MOGEF) 5 yearlong ODA Project from 2019 to 2023 for Prevention of Violence Against Women (VAW) and Supporting Victims in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The conference provided an opportunity to share the outcomes and achievements of the joint project between MOGEF and the Mongolian Ministry of Labor and Social Protection (MLSP) and to strengthen the government-civil society partnership for the project’s sustainability. The Conference began with opening remarks by E. Gankhuu, State Secretary of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, Ch. Enkh-Amgalan, State Secretary of the Ministry of Culture and Kyung-sook Lee, Acting Country Representative of The Asia Foundation Korea. After the opening session, G.Ganbayasgakh, Head of the Mongolian Gender Equality Center, presented the main results and achievem..

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December 28, 2023

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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November 27, 2023