The competition invites students of ASEAN and Korea to share their perspectives and knowledge on ASEAN and ASEAN-Korea relations. The young perspectives of the youth of ASEAN and also,  Korea will contribute toward building a true, genuine and lasting partnership.

Contest Themes

• ASEAN and Korea in the Emerging Indo-Pacific: With 65% of the world population and over 60% of global GDP, the Indo-Pacific has come into the limelight as it has also become the main theatre of China’s Belt and Road Initiative and the United States’ free and open Indo-Pacific strategy. As regional entities, ASEAN and Korea share the regional outlook which naturally leads them for cooperation. Further, In what ways can ASEAN and Korea increase their cooperation to navigate through the tides of the emerging Indo-Pacific?
• ASEAN Connectivity and Beyond: ASEAN visions “to achieve a seamlessly and comprehensively connected and also, integrated region that will promote competitiveness, inclusiveness, and a greater sense of Community” as proclaimed in the Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity 2025. Further, A well-connected ASEAN will bring its goods, services, and people together, creating a foundation for a more resilient, competitive and prosperous ASEAN Community. What are the key areas ASEAN should focus on to fulfill its connectivity visions?
• Toward Reciprocal Cultural Exchanges: ASEAN Wave in Korea: With increasing interactions and socio-cultural exchanges between ASEAN and also,  Korea, the perception of ASEAN has been expanding in Korea.  How can we effectively promote ASEAN’s unique and diverse cultures in Korea? In what ways can ASEAN and Korea cooperate to facilitate and promote the ‘ASEAN Wave’ in Korea?
• 30 Years of ASEAN-Korea Relations: Retrospect and Prospect: The ASEAN-Korea relations began with the establishment of the sectoral dialogue partnership in 1989. Since then, the relationship has expanded and deepened to become a strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in 2010. Further, this year, ASEAN and Korea celebrate the 30th anniversary of their dialogue partnership. How have the ASEAN-Korea relations evolved over the past 30 years? How should the dialogue partnership progress forward?

Prizes

• Winners will be to an academic workshop to present their essays.
• Also, winners will be offered an opportunity for study trips to ASEAN and Korea (4 nights/5 days):
  • Study Trip to Korea – Visits to the ASEAN-Korea Centre, universities, research institutes, and cultural sites in Korea
  • Likewise, Study Trip to ASEAN – Visits to the universities, research institutes and cultural sites in Viet Nam.
  • Also, all travel expenses will be covered by the ASEAN-Korea Centre.

Eligibility

• Open to all ASEAN and Korean undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in educational institutions based in ASEAN or Korea.
• Further, applications can be in either English or Korean. The abstract must be written in English for both English and Korean essays.

Format

• English
  • Max. 4,000 words or 10 pages
  • Times New Roman
  • Also, 12-point
  • 1.5 interlinear
• Korean
  • Max. 3,000 words or 10 pages
  • 11-point
  • 1.5 interlinear
• Abstract: 500 words/1 page
• Lastly, In-text citations must be made in APA (sixth edition).