Next Generation of Emerging Scholars & Practitioners with an Interest in Korean-Canadian Relations*

We are currently accepting applications for youth observers for the 21st Canada-Korea Forum, which will take place in Montreal, Quebec (October 24-26, 2024). 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. Special attention will be paid to geopolitical developments and cooperation in security and defence, energy and clean technologies, and human security.

Our next generation program provides a rare opportunity for young Canadians to be part of a high-level policy forum as observers. Up to two successful applicants from Eastern Canada maybe invited to attend in person in Montreal, and up to a dozen successful applicants will be invited to join virtually via Zoom. For those selected to participate in person, the Forum will cover the costs of transportation and hotel accommodation for the duration of the Forum.

The steering committee invites qualified and interested candidates to apply by Sept 15, 2024. All applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

• The candidate must be 35 or younger at the time of application;

• Demonstrated scholarly or professional interest in Korean-Canadian issues or Canadian foreign policy, specifically with regards to bilateral relations in trade, security, energy, political affairs and education;

• Completion or enrollment for an undergraduate or a graduate degree at a recognized Canadian university with a minimum CGPA of 3.0/4.0;

• Excellent communication skills, professionalism and high integrity;

• Fluency in English OR French;

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

• We welcome applications from women, students of Indigenous and other diverse backgrounds and from all parts of Canada

Please submit the following documents to the attention of Dr. Tina Park and Dr. Jim Mitchell at <ckforum.2020@gmail.com> ideally as a combined pdf, no later than Sept 15, 2024 with [The 2024 CK Forum- Next Generation Application - Your name] in the subject line.

● Your full CV and contact information, including any URLs for your social media channels (required);

● Your statement of interest clearly demonstrating your interests in Korean-Canadian relations (500 words max, required);

● Your unofficial transcript (required) and a letter of nomination/reference (optional)

*We thank all applicants for their interests but due to a high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. Successful candidates may be invited to an interview process. All selected youth observers will be expected to complete a mandatory briefing session before the Forum & a debriefing session after the event. 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 an agreement on confidentiality and non-attribution. No parts of the Canada-Korea Forum may be recorded or quoted.