TCS

The Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat (TCS) welcomed Ms. CHUNG Eui-hae, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, for a courtesy visit on 6 January 2026. During the meeting, views were exchanged on ongoing cooperation and future prospects for trilateral cooperation among China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea, reaffirming the importance of trilateral cooperation.

On December 18, 2025, TCS Deputy Secretary-General YAN Liang met with Mr. MAGuisheng, Minister-Counselor for Education at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Republic of Korea, at the TCS office. During the meeting, DSG YAN briefed Minister-Counselor MAon the TCS’s ongoing efforts and key initiatives in the fields of education and youth cooperation, highlighting recent programs and activities aimed at strengthening people-to-people exchanges, especially youth exchanges, under the Joint Statement of the 9th Trilateral Summit.Minister-Counselor MA spoke highly of the TCS’s contributions to promoting trilateral cooperation in education and youth affairs. He expressed his willingness to further strengthen collaboration with the TCS, noting the importance of joint efforts in expanding exchange opportunities and enhancing mutual understanding among young people of the three countries.Both sides agreed to maintain close communication and explore practical avenues for cooperation to advance education and youth exchanges in the future.▲Group Photo

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs of the Republic of Korea awarded a Certificate of Commendation to Ms. Son Hayesl, Assistant Director of the Department of Economic Affairs of the Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat (TCS), in recognition of her dedicated contributions to the trilateral agricultural cooperation.The TCS has actively promoted cooperation in the agricultural sector by supporting the Trilateral Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting. In recent years, TCS has also organized the Trilateral Young Rural Leaders Exchange Program (TREP), which has been successfully held for three consecutive editions across the three countries, providing a platform for young agricultural practitioners to exchange experiences and foster practical cooperation.

On December 17, 2025, Secretary-General LEE Hee-sup of the Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat (TCS) visited the Korea Foundation (KF) for a meeting with the new President SONG Guido.SG LEE congratulated President SONG on his recent assumption of office and expressed his appreciation for the Korea Foundation’s support for trilateral cooperation, particularly through its role as a co-organizer of the Trilateral Visionary Group (TVG). He also shared general updates on ongoing trilateral cooperation efforts. President SONG introduced the Korea Foundation’s activities and shared plans to explore further avenues for programs in the upcoming year.Both sides agreed to maintain close communication regarding the next TVG and to explore opportunities for further cooperation.▲President SONG Guido and SG LEE Hee-sup