At the global level, we can collaborate, champion climate action, and amplify youth diplomacy to shape it. Because the future isn't just about one community, it's about all of us, standing together for a brighter tomorrow.
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Every September 7, the world comes together to observe the “International Day of Clean Air for blue skies” that is celebrated globally to raise awareness of the urgent challenge of air pollution and to call for pragmatic action.
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International Day of Clean Air for blue skies(푸른 하늘의 날)
Every September 7, the world comes together to observe the “International Day of Clean Air for blue skies”—a meaningful day first proposed by the Korean government and adopted by the UN.
This day is celebrated globally to raise awareness of the urgent challenge of air pollution and to call for pragmatic action.
To lead this movement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Climate, Energy, and Environment have been hosting annual commemorative events since 2020.
Protecting our blue skies begins with individual action. Let’s take this step together.
[2026 APEC Population Policy Forum]
On August 24, 2026, MOFA hosted the 2026 APEC Population Policy Forum in Dalian, China, held on the margins of APEC's 3rd Senior Officials' Meeting.
This forum is a follow-up measure based on the APEC Collaborative Framework for Demographic Changes, a leaders-level document adopted at the 2025 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Gyeongju.
Under the theme "Harnessing Technology for Demographic Change," the forum gathered APEC officials, international organizations, and experts to explore how technology can turn demographic change from a challenge into an opportunity.
The APEC Troika - Korea, China, and Vietnam - all took part through this forum, marking a meaningful first step in implementing last year's framework.
Participants noted that the forum was a valuable chance to come together as APEC members and explore fresh perspectives on demographic change.
MOFA will continue to lead the population agenda within APEC, expanding the forum's scope going forward.
The Capacity Building on Enhancing Resilience to Forest Fire, and Local Livelihood and Market Linkages Project has been supporting communities in strengthening forest-based livelihoods through skills development, enterprise support, and stronger market linkages.
Explore the stories and impact of community forest enterprises across Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Viet Nam through the publication “From Forest to Future: The Journey of Community Forest Enterprises” and a series of videos featuring communities on the ground.
Call for Applications: FLY Creative Lab 2026
Selected teams will receive support through a structured development process combining online advising, intensive in-person consultations, follow-up support, and market engagement.
On September 15, Ambassador LEE expressed appreciation for Thailand's support as Country Coordinator for ASEAN-ROK Dialogue Relations and looked forward to its continued cooperation in implementing the ASEAN-ROK CSP Vision.
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On September 15, Ambassador LEE Chul held a regular meeting with Ambassador Prinat Apirat, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Thailand to ASEAN.
Ambassador LEE expressed appreciation for Thailand's support as Country Coordinator for ASEAN-ROK
Dialogue Relations and looked forward to its continued cooperation in implementing the ASEAN-ROK CSP
Vision.
이철 대사는 9월 15일 Prinat Apirat 주아세안 태국대사와 정례 협의를 가졌습니다. 이 대사는 한-아세안 대화조정국인 태국측의 지원에 사의를 표하고, 한-아세안 CSP 비전의 이행에 있어 태국측의 지속적인 협력을 당부하였습니다.
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On September 9th, Ambassador LEE introduced the ASEAN-ROK CSP Vision to Mr. Ilham Habibie, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Habibie Center, and both sides discussed means to further the cooperation between the Mission of the ROK to ASEAN and the Habibie Center. #2026kaos
On September 9th, Ambassador LEE Chul visited the private residence of former President BJ Habibie (Wisma Habibie & Ainun) and met with Mr. Ilham Habibie, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Habibie Center. Ambassador LEE introduced the ASEAN-ROK CSP Vision, and both sides discussed means to further the cooperation between the Mission of the ROK to ASEAN and the Habibie Center, including ways to enhance the visibility of ASEAN-ROK Cooperation.
이철 주아세안대사는 9월 9일 BI Habibie 전 대통령 사저(Wisma Habibie & Ainun)를 방문하여 Ilham Habibie 하비 비센터 이사회 의장과 면담했습니다. 이 대사는 우리 정부의 한-아세안 CSP 비전을 소개하였고, 양측은 한-아세안 협력의 가시성 제고 등 주아세안대표부와 하비비센터 간 협력 방안에 대해 논의했습니다.
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Building upon the ROK-Brazil Strategic Partnership, both sides agreed to continue close communication and cooperation in areas of mutual interest within the ASEAN framework, including the environment and energy.
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Ambassador LEE Chul met with Henrique Archanjo Ferraro, Ambassador of Brazil to ASEAN, on 8 September.
Building upon the ROK-Brazil Strategic Partnership, both sides agreed to continue close communication and cooperation in areas of mutual interest within the ASEAN framework, including the environment and energy.
이철 대사는 9월 8일 Henrique Archanjo Ferraro 주아세안 브라질대사를 면담했습니다.
양측은 한-브라질 전략적 동반자 관계를 토대로 아세안 차원에서 환경 및 에너지를 비롯한 상호 관심 분야에서 긴밀한 소통과 협력을 지속해 나가기로 했습니다.
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Ambassador LEE Chul met with Talip Küçükcan, Türkiye's Ambassador to ASEAN, on September 7.
Ambassador LEE congratulated him on Türkiye's status as an ASEAN Dialogue Partner and shared Korea's efforts to strengthen the ROK-ASEAN partnership.
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Ambassador LEE Chul met with Talip Küçükcan, Türkiye's Ambassador to ASEAN, on September 7.
Ambassador LEE congratulated him on Türkiye's status as an ASEAN Dialogue Partner and shared Korea's efforts to strengthen the ROK-ASEAN partnership.
이철 대사는 9월 7일 Talip Küçükcan 주아세안 튀르키예대사와 면담하였습니다. 이 대사는 튀르키예가 아세안의 대화상대국이 된 것을 축하하고, 한-아세안 관계 발전을 위한 우리의 노력을 소개하였습니다.
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The “ASEAN Women MSMEs Acceleration Expo (IDEAS Expo),” under the “Project for Improving Digital Economy Participation of ASEAN Women MSMEs (IDEAS Project)” funded by the ASEAN-Korea Cooperation Fund (AKCF), was held in Seoul on 25-26 August. 🙌
MSME participants from various ASEAN Member States, engaged in agri-food, fashion, handicrafts, and other sectors, shared the outcomes achieved through the IDEAS Project, including business growth such as increased sales and job creation, as well as their experiences participating in the project. Participants also took part in lectures on Korea’s startup development case studies and the Korean distribution market environment, and exchanged ideas on further business development through online marketing strategy coaching—including livestreaming—and business consulting.
한-아세안 협력기금(AKCF)의 지원으로 추진된 '아세안 여성 소상공인 디지털 경제 참여 향상 사업(IDEAS Project)'의 'IDEAS 엑스포(ASEAN Women MSMEs Acceleration Expo)'가 8.25-26 간 서울에서 개최되었습니다. 🙌
각 아세안 회원국에서 온 농식품, 패션 등 다양한 분야의 소상공인 참석자들은 IDEAS Project를 통한 사업 성장(매출 확대, 고용 증대 등) 성과를 공유하고, 사업 참여 경험을 공유했습니다. 아울러, 한국 스타트업 발전 사례, 한국 유통시장 환경 등 강연에 참여하고, 라이브 방송 등 온라인 마케팅 전략 코칭, 비즈니스 컨설팅 등을 통해 사업을 더 발전시키기 위한 방안을 교류하는 기회를 가졌습니다.
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The “ASEAN Women MSMEs Acceleration Expo (IDEAS Expo),” under the “Project for Improving Digital Economy Participation of ASEAN Women MSMEs (IDEAS Project)” funded by the AKCF, was held in Seoul on 25-26 August.
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Check out our highlights! (1)
The “ASEAN Women MSMEs Acceleration Expo (IDEAS Expo),” under the “Project for Improving Digital Economy Participation of ASEAN Women MSMEs (IDEAS Project)” funded by the ASEAN-Korea Cooperation Fund (AKCF), was held in Seoul on 25-26 August. 🙌
MSME participants from various ASEAN Member States, engaged in agri-food, fashion, handicrafts, and other sectors, shared the outcomes achieved through the IDEAS Project, including business growth such as increased sales and job creation, as well as their experiences participating in the project. Participants also took part in lectures on Korea’s startup development case studies and the Korean distribution market environment, and exchanged ideas on further business development through online marketing strategy coaching—including livestreaming—and business consulting.
한-아세안 협력기금(AKCF)의 지원으로 추진된 '아세안 여성 소상공인 디지털 경제 참여 향상 사업(IDEAS Project)'의 'IDEAS 엑스포(ASEAN Women MSMEs Acceleration Expo)'가 8.25-26 간 서울에서 개최되었습니다. 🙌
각 아세안 회원국에서 온 농식품, 패션 등 다양한 분야의 소상공인 참석자들은 IDEAS Project를 통한 사업 성장(매출 확대, 고용 증대 등) 성과를 공유하고, 사업 참여 경험을 공유했습니다. 아울러, 한국 스타트업 발전 사례, 한국 유통시장 환경 등 강연에 참여하고, 라이브 방송 등 온라인 마케팅 전략 코칭, 비즈니스 컨설팅 등을 통해 사업을 더 발전시키기 위한 방안을 교류하는 기회를 가졌습니다.
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Ambassador LEE Chul convened a briefing on the ASEAN-ROK CSP Vision for the Committee of Permanent Representatives (CPR) at the ASEAN Secretariat on 1 September. The CPR briefing was also joined by Mr. Diego Ha, Director for ASEAN Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who delivered a presentation on the three pillars of the CSP Vision and introduced a number of tangible projects that will help translate this Vision into action.
The CSP Vision, presented by President Lee Jae Myung at the 26th ASEAN-ROK Summit last year, serves as an overarching policy framework to deepen and expand ASEAN-ROK cooperation. It reflects the ROK’s commitment to working with ASEAN as a Contributor for Dreams and Hope, a Springboard for Growth and Innovation, and a Partner for Peace and Stability. Ambassador LEE emphasized that, through the CSP Vision, we aim to build a more substantive and future‑oriented ASEAN-ROK Partnership, fully aligned with ASEAN Community Vision 2045.
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