Progress

Youth summit 2024

Summit Confirmed

The Ministry of Education of the Republic of Korea and the National Institute for International Education, in cooperation with the U.S. Embassies in Korea and Japan, the East-West Center, and Busan Metropolitan City, have decided to host the US-ROK-Japan Trilateral Global Leadership Youth Summit in Busan, South Korea from July 11 to 13, 2024.

From over 1100 applications, 50 delegates have been chosen to represent the United States, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands. Delegates who successfully navigated the rigorous and competitive application process represent a range of academic qualifications, ages, topical focus, and regional backgrounds.

After a series of four virtual workshops, these delegates will travel to Busan, South Korea to engage in various in-person training exercises, cultural visits, and leadership development workshops over the course of three days.

Requirements

  1. English language fluency is an important aspect of this program. We will not be able to accommodate candidates who are unable to converse or write in fluent English.

  2. Applicants must be between the ages of 18-30 years old.

  3. Applicants must be citizens of the United States, Japan, or South Korea.

  4. Applicants who are citizens of a Southeast Asian country or Pacific Island, must be an alumnus of the YSEALI or YPL program and nominated by their U.S. Embassy post.

  5. This program does not give preference to any academic major or minor over another. Individuals from all disciplines and academic backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to apply. Applicants do not have to be a current student to apply.

  6. We encourage a diverse range of applicants including those who are differently abled, identify as LGBTQIA+, and/or are members of protected groups (including refugees and/or North Korean defectors).

Participant selection by the Evaluation Committee

In the end, representatives from the United States (15), Japan (15), and South Korea (15) were selected, along with representatives from Southeast Asian countries and Pacific island nations.