ASEAN-Korea Centre
The ASEAN-Korea Centre(AKC) is an Intergovernmental Organization
mandated to promote economic and socio-cultural cooperation
between the ASEAN Member States and Korea.
VISION
To be a key player in building a lasting and genuine partnership between ASEAN and Korea
ESTABLISHMENT
Inaugurated on 13 March 2009
MEMBERS
10 ASEAN Member States and Korea
ASEAN-KOREA Centre Members
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BRUNEI
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CAMBODIA
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INDONESIA
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KOREA
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LAO PDR
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MALAYSIA
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MYANMAR
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PHILIPPINES
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SINGAPORE
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THAILAND
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VIETNAM
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COUNCIL
A supreme decision-making organ of the AKC composed of 11 Directors appointed by each Member
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EXCUTIVE BOARD
A supervising and advisory body for the Secretariat composed of 11 representatives appointed by each Member
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SECRETARIAT
An administrative body of the AKC composed of the Secretary General and four units: Development Planning and General Aairs Unit, Trade and Investment Unit, Culture and Tourism Unit, and Information and Data Unit
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Development Planning & General Affairs Unit
Plan and evaluate annual work programs
Execute annual budget and manage human resources
Prepare and implement meetings with Council Directors and Executive Directors
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Trade & Investment Unit
Increase trade volume between ASEAN and Korea
Facilitate Korean investments into ASEAN Member States
Support ASEAN enterprises’ capacity-building and technology development
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Culture & Tourism Unit
Organize promotional events for ASEAN tourism and provide related information
Support capacity-building of tourism industries within ASEAN Member States
Facilitate cultural exchange to foster mutual understanding
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Information & Data Unit
Raise public awareness of ASEAN and promote youth exchange
Foster understanding of ASEAN through media, SNS, website, publications
Publish staff report and provide information on ASEAN-related topics
the bond tying ASEAN(A) and Korea(K) together and
represents their dynamic partnership moving toward
a brighter future with continuous renewal
SYMBOL MARK
Moebius Band represents constant transformation and renewal, while the color Blue symbolizes future progress and far vision, and projects the image of steadfastness and confidence.
COLOR
2020
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20 -21 Feb
12th Annual Meeting of the Council of the Centre
2019
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18~19 Feb
11th Annual Meeting of the Council of the Centre
2018
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16 Apr
Inauguration of the 4th Secretary General H.E. Lee Hyuk
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26-27 Feb
10th Annual Meeting of the Council of the Centre
2017
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16-17 Feb
9th Annual Meeting of the Council of the Centre
2016
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18-19 Feb
8th Annual Meeting of the Council of the Centre
2015
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5-6 Feb
7th Annual Meeting of the Council of the Centre
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13 Mar
Inauguration of the 3rd Secretary General H.E. KIM Young-sun
2014
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13-14 Feb
6th Annual Meeting of the Council of the Centre
2013
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21-22 Feb
5th Annual Meeting of the Council of the Centre
2012
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9-10 Feb
4th Annual Meeting of the Council of the Centre
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13 Mar
Inauguration of the 2nd Secretary General H.E. Chung Hae-moon
2011
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17-18 Feb
3rd Annual Meeting of the Council of the Centre
2010
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4-5 Feb
2nd Annual Meeting of the Council of the Centre
2009
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13 Mar
Inauguration of the Centre with the Inaugural Meeting of the Council of the Centre
Inauguration of the 1st Secretary General H.E. Cho Young-jai
2008
- 3 Dec Entry into force of the MOU
2007
- 21 Nov Signing of the MOU on establishing the ASEAN-Korea Centre between the Republic of Korea and the ASEAN Member States on the occasion of the 11th ASEAN-Korea Summit (Singapore)
2005 ~
- Feasibility study on establishing the ASEAN-Korea Centre