About the Program

Jeju Forum SPEAK

🕊️ Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity
Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity (formerly known as the Jeju Peace Forum) was launched in 2001 as a platform for dialogue to share visions for peace on the Korean Peninsula, in East Asia, and around the world, while exploring creative solutions through international cooperation.
Hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, the International Peace Foundation, and the East Asia Foundation, and organized by the Jeju Peace Institute, the Forum has, over the past two decades, established itself as a leading international platform. It brings together global leaders and world-class experts to engage in dialogue on pressing global issues and to build diverse and meaningful networks.
🌏 Jeju Forum SPEAK
SPEAK: Sustainability · Peace · Empowerment And Korea

The 2026 Jeju Forum SPEAK is an international youth program that brings together young people to share their perspectives and ideas on global challenges. It provides a platform for youth from around the world to present, exchange, and develop their visions for sustainable peace and the future.
Launched for the first time this year, the program is organized in collaboration with WFUNA, UNDPPA, and UNITAR CIFAL Jeju.

Benefits of SPEAK


Participants selected for SPEAK will receive the following benefits:

  • Access to Jeju Forum's key sessions
  • Opportunity to present and exchange youth perspectives on peace and prosperity
  • Invitation to the Jeju Forum Official Banquet
  • Round-trip domestic airfare (within Korea, to and from Jeju)
  • Accommodation provided (June 24–27, 2026 / 3 nights)
  • Meals and shuttle transportation provided throughout the program

Eligibility


Applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Aged between 19 and 34
  • Open to all nationalities
  • Proficient in English Communication
  • Demonstrated interest in international peace and global issues
  • Full availability for all scheduled program activities

* Applicants must be able to attend all scheduled events.
* Airfare will not be reimbursed in cases of cancellation or early withdrawal.

Registration Timeline


  • Application Deadline: April 30, 2026 (23:59 KST)

  • Document Screening Results: May 4, 2026
  • Online Interview (via Zoom): May 7, 2026
  • Final Results Announcement: May 8, 2026

* All application materials must be submitted in English
* Applicants will be notified individually via email at each stage of the selection process.

Program Schedule

* The schedule is subject to change.
 Day 1: June 24  
10:30  Arrival / Transfer
12:00 - 12:30  Welcoming Reception
12:30 - 13:00  SPEAK Opening Ceremony
13:20 - 16:00  SPEAK Sessions (Human Security, AI Governance)
16:00 - 18:30  Group Discussion
19:00 - 20:00  Dinner

  Day 2: June 25  
09:00  Meet in the Hotel Lobby & Transfer to Venue
10:00 - 12:00  Opening Ceremony
12:00 - 13:30  Lunch
13:30 - 18:30  Sessions Observation 
19:00 - 20:10  Official Banquet
  Day 3: June 26  
09:30  Meet in the Hotel Lobby & Transfer to Venue
10:00 - 13:30  Field Trip & Lunch
13:30 - 16:00  Beyond Talk Series
17:00 - 17:40  Closing Ceremony
17:40 - 18:00  Group Photo

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