The UP Asian Center and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the Philippines will hold the onsite forum, "Republic of Korea-ASEAN Connectivity Forum: Advancing Regional Cooperation under the Philippines’ 2026 ASEAN Chairmanship" on 20 November 2025, 9 AM to 12 PM (GMT+8), at the Ascott BGC, Taguig City, Metro Manila. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees are required to register online.
ABOUT THE FORUM
As the Philippines assumes the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2026, strengthening the strategy partnership between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea emerges as a crucial priority. This comes in the context of a rapidly transforming regional landscape and increasing global challenges, where enhanced cooperation serves as a foundation for sustainable growth and regional resilience. The upcoming ASEAN Chairmanship presents an opportune moment to consolidate this partnership, anchored by the recently announced Comprehensive Partnership Strategy (CPS) and aligned with ASEAN’s visionary frameworks, particularly the ASEAN Connectivity Strategic Plan (ACSP) adopted at the 46th ASEAN Summit.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZERS
This forum is organized by the UP Asian Center and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the Philippines.