The East Asia Cooperation Forum, hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea,
was launched in 2022 as a platform to promote region-wide discussions on
common challenges and to advance a shared vision for cooperation across East Asia.

Against the backdrop of growing uncertainty in the global economic and security landscape,
East Asia today faces increasingly complex challenges—including evolving geopolitical dynamics,
rapid digital transformation, and the rising frequency of natural disasters resulting from climate change.
Technological innovation is having a significant impact on national security and economic competitiveness,
while the cross-border nature of climate-related disasters underscores the need for joint response among regional actors.

In this context, the East Asia Cooperation Forum 2025 will be held under the theme
“The Future of Cooperation across East Asia in a Changing World.”
The Forum will examine how these global dynamics are affecting East Asia and
discuss the possibilities to strengthen regional cooperation.
Through the Forum, we hope to reflect on shared challenges across East Asia,
and to contribute to the regional efforts toward forward-looking collaboration.