Youth Observers at the Canada-Korea Forum

The Canada-Korea Forum is a high-level policy forum which takes place annually between Canada and the Republic of Korea to discuss emerging challenges and opportunities, with the aim of advancing policy discourse for mutual growth and fostering closer engagement between the two countries.

The steering committee of the 2026 Canada-Korea Forum invites applications from qualified and interested youth delegates to join our Forum as observers. The Forum will take place in-person in late March in Seoul.

This program provides a rare opportunity for our next generation of Canadians to be part of a high-level policy forum.

Eligibility:

  • Canadian students and young professionals physically based in Seoul, Republic of Korea 

  • Demonstrated scholarly or professional interest in Korea/Canada, specifically with regards to bilateral relations in trade, security and energy issues

  • Completion or enrollment for an undergraduate or a graduate degree from any recognized university

  • Excellent communication skills, professionalism and high integrity

  • Fluency in English 

  • Korean language skills are not required but will be considered an asset 

 To apply: Please submit the following documents to the attention of the Canadian Steering Committee for Canada-Korea Forum at <ckforum.2020@gmail.com> ideally as a combined pdf, no later than Jan 30, 2026 with [The 2026 CK Forum- Next Generation Application - your name] in the subject line.

  • Your full CV (required)

  • Your statement of interest (500 words max, required)

  • A letter of nomination/reference (optional)

  • Your unofficial transcript (required)

*We thank all applicants for their interests but only successful candidates will be contacted. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and reviewed by our selection committee. All selected youth observers will be expected to complete a mandatory online briefing session & debriefing session. There will be a certificate of participation issued to successful youth observers. Please note: The entire proceedings of the Canada-Korea Forum will take place under the Chatham House rule, and successful candidates will need to sign a legal agreement on confidentiality and non-attribution. No parts of the CK Forum may be recorded or quoted. Successful candidates will participate virtually.