The NEAR Secretariat is pleased to announce the upcoming 2025 NEAR Youth Leaders Forum, to be held from August 4 (Mon) to August 8 (Fri), 2025, under the theme:
“Global Green Growth and the Role of Youth Leaders.”
The forum will bring together 50 young participants from nine NEAR member countries — China, Korea, Japan, Mongolia, Russia, Vietnam, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan — for discussions, exchange, and collaboration aimed at building peace and joint prosperity in Northeast Asia. We warmly invite your participation in this unique international program.
■ Date: August 4 (Mon) – August 8 (Fri), 2025
■ Venue: Handong Global University, Pohang City, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Korea
■ Eligible Applicants:
Youth aged 20–30 from the 9 NEAR member countries listed above
Youth currently residing in Korea or abroad
Youth who can actively participate in discussions and presentations in Korean (official language: Korean)
■ Theme: Global Green Growth and the Role of Youth Leaders
■ Participation Fee: Free (Round-trip travel to/from Pohang KTX Station is self-funded)
■ How to Apply: Scan the QR code below and complete the Google Form
