Broaden External Relations and Strengthen Organizational Capacity

• Devise the vision and strategic objectives of AKC as well as plan and coordinate work programs
• Organize Annual Meeting of the Council and Quarterly Meetings of the Executive Board
• Build and expand partnerships with governments, international organizations, and relevant organizations in ASEAN and Korea
• Strengthen the capacity of AKC and its staff by improving the working environment and system and training programs

• Unit Contact. 02.2287.1115

Strengthen sustainable and mutually beneficial economic partnership between ASEAN and Korea

• Enhance ASEAN-Korea partnership in innovative sectors such as e-mobility as well as promote the implementation of ESG practices among ASEAN businesses
• Identify future business opportunities and areas of cooperation based on ASEAN and Korea priorities and outlook on ASEAN economy
• Support integration of ASEAN MSMEs in global/regional value chains through trade fairs and customized capacity building programs

Support post-COVID-19 economic recovery and growth in ASEAN and Korea

• Accelerate digital economy in the region through provision of capacity building programs to ASEAN start-ups with great potential
• Promote and support ASEAN Connectivity initiatives in relation to ASEAN’s recovery efforts under MPAC 2025 and identify new investment opportunities
• Expand public-private partnerships and business networks between ASEAN and Korea

• Unit Contact. 02.2287.1123

ASEAN-Korea Startup Week The ASEAN-Korea Startup Week is an annual program held by the ASEAN-Korea Centre to provide a platform to bridge the gap between the Korean and ASEAN startup ecosystems.
The ASEAN-Korea Startup Week, which started in 2018, enlists promising ASEAN startups to form a network with Korean partners and participate in capacity building.

Strengthen exchange in culture and tourism sector and collaboration between ASEAN and Korea

• Reinforce growing interest and enthusiasm for ASEAN culture and tourism in Korea through cultural and promotional programs
• Expand database for contents on ASEAN culture and tourism

Promote culture and tourism development of ASEAN and Korea

• Contribute to ASEAN-Korea cooperation and coordination on tourism by sharing information and good practices
• Strengthen sustainable, and future-oriented ASEAN-Korea tourism cooperation through capacity building programs

• Unit Contact. 02.2287.1184

Promote ASEAN-Korea relations through effective PR activities

• Promote ASEAN-Korea partnership through media and social media networks
• Expand public outreach and engagement through enhanced digital communications
• Strengthen AKC’s role as information hub on ASEAN and ASEAN-Korea relations

Foster greater friendship and solidarity among the peoples of ASEAN and Korea

• Expand networking opportunities and exchanges between ASEAN and Korean youths
• Nurture interest in and stimulate dialogue on key issues of ASEAN-Korea partnership among experts
• Promote engagement of AYNK* and CAPK** in developing ASEAN-Korea relation

• Unit Contact. 02.2287.1146

ASEAN-Korea Forum The ASEAN-Korea Forum invites renowned scholars and policymakers to discuss the challenges and solutions for a sustainable ASEAN-Korea partnership in the long-run.