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Organization

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 build 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

  • BRUNEI
    DARUSSALAM

  • CAMBODIA

  • INDONESIA

  • KOREA

  • LAO PDR

  • MALAYSIA

  • MYANMAR

  • PHILIPPINES

  • SINGAPORE

  • THAILAND

  • VIET NAM

  • COUNCIL

    Supreme decision-making body composed of representatives from 11 Members

  • EXECUTIVE BOARD

    Supervisory and advisory body composed of representatives appointed by 11 Members

  • SECRETARIAT

    Administrative body composed of Secretary General and 4 Units

SECRETARIAT
  • Development Planning & General Affairs Unit

    ㆍDevelop, plan, and evaluate work programs

    ㆍPlan and manage human resources and annual budget

    ㆍPromote external relations and hold meetings with Council Directors and Executive Board Members

  • Culture & Tourism Unit

    ㆍPromote tourist destinations in ASEAN and provide related information

    ㆍSupport development of tourism industries of ASEAN Member States through capacity-building activities

    ㆍPromote cultural exchange towards increasing mutual understanding between ASEAN and Korea

  • Trade & Investment Unit

    ㆍExpand trade between ASEAN and Korea

    ㆍPromote Korean investment in ASEAN Member States

    ㆍSupport capacity-building and technology development of ASEAN business

  • Information & Data Unit

    ㆍRaise public awareness of ASEAN and promote youth exchange

    ㆍFoster understanding of ASEAN through media, SNS, website, publications

    ㆍPublish reports and information on ASEAN-related topics

The logo of the ASEAN-Korea Centre represents
the dynamic partnership of ASEAN(A) and Korea(K)
evolving continuously as they advance towards into the future

SYMBOL MARK

The form (Moebius Band) represents the continuous progression and transformation while the color (Blue) expresses the trust, vision and advancement in ASEAN-Korea relations.

COLOR

2021

  • 16 Apr Inauguration of the 5th Secretary General

2021

  • 9 Feb 13th Annual Meeting of the Council

2020

  • 20 -21 Feb 12th Annual Meeting of the Council

2019

  • 18~19 Feb 11th Annual Meeting of the Council

2018

  • 16 Apr Inauguration of the 4th Secretary General
  • 26-27 Feb 10th Annual Meeting of the Council

2017

  • 16-17 Feb 9th Annual Meeting of the Council

2016

  • 18-19 Feb 8th Annual Meeting of the Council

2015

  • 5-6 Feb 7th Annual Meeting of the Council
  • 13 Mar Inauguration of the 3rd Secretary General

2014

  • 13-14 Feb 6th Annual Meeting of the Council

2013

  • 21-22 Feb 5th Annual Meeting of the Council

2012

  • 9-10 Feb 4th Annual Meeting of the Council
  • 13 Mar Inauguration of the 2nd Secretary General

2011

  • 17-18 Feb 3rd Annual Meeting of the Council

2010

  • 4-5 Feb 2nd Annual Meeting of the Council

2009

  • 13 Mar Inauguration of the ASEAN-Korea Centre
    Inaugural Meeting of the Council
    Inauguration of the 1st Secretary General

2008

  • 3 Dec Entry into force of the MOU on establishing the ASEAN-Korea Centre between the Republic of Korea and the ASEAN Member States

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