SEOUL, 30 September 2021 – The ASEAN-Korea Centre, led by Secretary-General Kim Hae-yong, is set to hold the ASEAN Week from 5 to 6 October, both on and offline. The flagship event will be held in conjunction with the ‘Korea-ASEAN & India Business Week 2021’ in partnership with the Presidential Committee on New Southern Policy and Korea International Trade Association and will present a variety of programmes in trade, investment, culture, and youth.
The trade and investment programmes are expected to provide new opportunities for ASEAN and Korean businesses in today’s rapidly changing business environment which has been intensified by the pandemic. ‘ASEAN & Indian Pavilion (Oct. 5-6, Exhibition Hall C)’ will exhibit quality products curated by the ten ASEAN Member States such as F&B, cosmetics, and home decor, all of which have witnessed a growing demand for imports during the pandemic.
Business meetings with ASEAN embassies and trade offices will also be available at the Pavilion. The ‘Seminar on Business Opportunities in ASEAN Special Economic Zones/Industrial Zones (Oct. 6, 13:00-16:00 (KST), on-site / online streaming)’ will provide useful information on the SEZs/IZs of ASEAN Member States for Korean companies seeking to expand investment in the region in the aftermath of COVID-19.
Culture and youth programmes are also in store to promote mutual understanding and strengthen people-to-people connectivity between ASEAN and Korea. ‘ASEAN Photos & Lifestyle Exhibition (Oct. 5-6, COEX Exhibition Hall C / Oct. 4-8, COEX East Gate Lobby)’ will display photographs and culture items from all ASEAN Member States on the theme of ‘rice’, the main staple of both Korean and Southeast Asian people.
‘ASEAN Culinary Show’ will be aired on EBS1 (Oct. 4-8. 10:50-11:20 (KST)), offering viewers a glimpse of Southeast Asian culinary cultures through desserts made with rice and other enticing ingredients such as jackfruit, coconut, and banana. Lastly, ‘ASEAN Youth Career Mentorship Seminar (Oct. 5, 15:30-17:35 (KST), live-stream)’ will provide mentoring and special lectures for ASEAN students in Korea who are seeking to pursue their career in Korean companies.
The ASEAN-Korea Centre first launched the ASEAN Week in 2019 as a comprehensive culture and tourism event to showcase ASEAN’s unique and diverse culture to the Korean public. As an annual event, the programme has greatly contributed to raising public interest and awareness on ASEAN and ASEAN-Korea partnership. This year, the flagship event expands its scope to include economic and youth programs and in view of the pandemic is being offered online to allow greater public access.
Press Inquiries: Hwang Jiseon, Senior Officer, IDU (02-2287-1149, hjs@aseankorea.org)
