ASEAN Week 2026 in the Republic of Korea: Weaving connections
WVR. From November 13-15, ASEAN Week 2026 will take place in the Republic of Korea (RoK), featuring a series of activities promoting culture, cuisine, and fostering youth exchanges between the two sides.
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| RoK's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Chung Eui Hae (sixth from left) poses with AKC Secretary General Kim Jae Shin (seventh from right) and the Ambassadors of ASEAN countries in the RoK at the opening ceremony of ASEAN Week on November 13. (Source: Yonhap) |
This year's program, organized by the ASEAN-Korea Centre (AKC), carries the theme Weaving Connections, featuring three main activities: the launch of a new permanent exhibition space at the ASEAN Hall Seoul, the ASEAN Food Festival 2026, and the Jeonbuk-ASEAN Youth Forum Towards the Future.
A highlight of the event is the new permanent exhibition titled Gyeotda - A Modern Heritage Painting at the ASEAN Seoul Space. “Gyeotda” in Korean means weaving and relying on each other.
The exhibition integrates AI technology, immersive displays, and multi-sensory experiences, showcasing crafts, tourist destinations, landscapes, urban areas, culture, and stories connecting the past with the present of ASEAN countries.
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| Vietnam's booth at the ASEAN Food Festival 2026 in the Republic of Korea. (Source: Yonhap) |
Within the framework of ASEAN Week 2026, the food festival themed “ASEAN Flavors: Delicacies That Take Time” will showcase the cuisine of all 11 ASEAN member countries. Notably, visitors can also participate in experiences such as making traditional Korean rice cake baram-tteok.
In Jeonju, the Jeonbuk-ASEAN Youth Forum Towards the Future will take place from November 14-15, organized by AKC in collaboration with the Jeonbuk provincial government and the Southeast Asia Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University.
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| The ASEAN Food Festival attracts many visitors. (Source: Yonhap) |
Approximately 80 ASEAN students studying at universities and graduate schools in the RoK will discuss youth entrepreneurship, employment, local visa policies, and the future of the younger generation in the AI era.
Delegates will also visit the ASEAN Hall in Jeonju, Nambu Market, and smart farms to learn about local industries and job opportunities.
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| AKC Secretary General Kim Jae Shin speaks at the opening ceremony. (Source: Yonhap) |
AKC Secretary General Kim Jae Shin stated that this year's ASEAN Week provides an opportunity for the public to experience the diversity of ASEAN through cuisine, culture, tourism, and youth exchanges. He expressed hope that the activities in Seoul and Jeonju will bring ASEAN closer to the people of the RoK, while enhancing cultural understanding and ties between the two sides.
