Seminar & Forum 2025 Trilateral Young Scholars Forum held in Jeju, Korea
2025-05-27 ~ 2025-05-28
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On May 27, the Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat (TCS) successfully hosted the Trilateral Young Scholars Forum (YSF) in Jeju, Republic of Korea. Held under the theme “Beyond Diplomacy: Strengthening Trilateral Cooperation Through Multi-Stakeholder Engagement,” the Forum brought together 12 young scholars from China, Japan, and Korea to present their research and exchange ideas on the future of trilateral cooperation.
TCS Secretary-General LEE Hee-sup delivered the opening remarks, underscoring the critical role of intellectual exchange among the younger generation in advancing trilateral relations. He encouraged participants to contribute their perspectives to deepen cooperation and help promote regional stability and prosperity.
This year’s program was structured around three sessions, each moderated by Professor KIM Heungkyu of Ajou University, Visiting Professor MENJU Toshihiro from Kansai University of International Studies, and Professor NIU Huayong from Beijing Foreign Studies University. The first explored how trilateral cooperation could expand its impact beyond the region by contributing to global governance, sustainable development, and multilateral diplomacy. The second session addressed domestic challenges common to the three countries, such as demographic change and educational reform. The final session examined the growing role of bottom-up engagement—youth initiatives, civil society efforts, and local government partnerships—in building a more inclusive and resilient trilateral framework.
On the following day, May 28, the participants joined the TCS-hosted public session at the Jeju Forum titled “Balancing Competition and Cooperation: The Role of Non-Governmental Actors in Advancing Trilateral Cooperation.” Several scholars took part as discussants, continuing the dialogue on the evolving role of non-governmental actors in regional cooperation.
▲Group Photo
▲YSF Session
