The 20th
KOREA-MIDDLE EAST COOPERATION FORUM

Korea-Arab Society(KAS)

The Korea-Arab Society(KAS) was established in 2008 to enhance mutual understanding between Korea and the 22 Arab countries which are members of the Arab League. Its vision is to become an effective communication channel between Korea and Arab countries.

The KAS is actively seeking ways to increase opportunities for cultural exchanges between the two regions by organizing events such as 'Korea-Arab Friendship Caravan' and 'Arab Cultural Festival'. ) Also, the KAS supports people-to-people exchange of students and business people and works on projects that enable both Koreans and Arabs to gain a better understanding in a whole spectrum of fields including politics, economy, arts, and science.

 

Jeju Peace Institute(JPI)

The Jeju Peace Institute(JPI) is a non-profit research institution, established in March 2006, funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, and the Jeju Special Self-Governing Province.

JPI's mission is to promote peace and facilitate cooperation on the Korean Peninsula and across East Asia through creative research. development programs, and a board range of exchange activities. JPI's ultimate vision is to contribute to peace and common prosperity in East Asia. JPI's research and academic publications are aligned with our mission. JPI works as secretariat of the Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity. an international event bringing together prominent global leaders, scholars, and experts. JPI holds domestic and international conference throughout the year.

 

 

Middle East Council on Global Affairs

The Middle East Council on Global Affairs (ME Council) is an independent, non-profit policy research institution based in Doha, Qatar. The ME Council conducts policy-relevant research, convenes meetings and dialogues, and engages policy actors on geopolitical and socio-economic issues facing the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

The ME Council strives to serve as a bridge between the MENA region and the rest of the world by providing a regional perspective on global policy issues and establishing partnerships with other leading research centers and development organizations across the MENA region and the world. The ME Council’s research and activities aim to address and inform regional and international policy discussions and to engage with governments, diplomats, businesses, civil society, the media, and academia in three key areas: Foreign Policy and Security, Governance and Development, and Conflict and Transitions.