Korea-Japan Citizen Diplomacy Youth Forum

“Youth Cooperation for a Sustainable Planet”

The Institute for Japanese Studies (IJS) at Seoul National University, together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is hosting the Korea-Japan Citizen Diplomacy Youth Forum from Friday, November 21 to Saturday, November 22, 2025, in Seoul.

The forum was organized to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Korea–Japan normalization, and aims to gather young people from both countries under the theme “Youth Cooperation for a Sustainable Planet.” Participants will have opportunities to deepen mutual understanding and explore visions for future cooperation.

The forum aspires to serve as a platform for dialogue and collaboration, encouraging participants to reflect on the future of sustainable Korea–Japan relations and to envision their role within a broader Asian and global community. We look forward to your active interest and applications.

Program Overview

- Date: November 21 (Fri) – November 22 (Sat), 2025 (1 night, 2 days)

- Venue: Graduate School of International Studies, Seoul National University

- Participants: University and graduate students in Korea, and Japanese students studying in Korea (including exchange students)

- Capacity: 36 participants (18 Korean students, 18 Japanese students)

- Main Theme: Youth Cooperation for a Sustainable Planet

- Sub-Themes:

[Session 1] Regional Decline

[Session 2] Digital Transformation

[Session 3] Climate Change

- Working Language: Korean

- Support Provided: Accommodation at Hoam Faculty House (shared twin rooms), full meals during the program

- Participant Recruitment:

[Application Period] October 1 (Wed) – October 24 (Fri), 2025

[Apply Here] Application Form

[Application Results] Selected participants will be contacted individually after review.

- Inquiry

[Email] kjcdy.forum@gmail.com

[Phone] 02-880-8503