INTERNATIONAL FORUM
WE, THE YOUTH
2026 Eunpyeong
IFWY
Culture as Our Common Future
Eligibility: Youth aged 18–39 residing in Korea, regardless of nationality
Language: English throughout the entire program
Participation Fee: Free
2026. 10. 30 - 10. 31
EUNPYEONG · SEOUL, KOREA
Global Dialogue
10.17(Fri) - 10.18(Sat)
Eunpyeong Hall
Deadline: 10.08(T)
Eunpyeong Conference
10.30(Fri) - 10.31(Sat)
Eunpyeong Hall · Jingwansa Temple
Eunpyeong Academy
9.30(Wed) / 10.07(Wed)
LEE Hochul Book Concert Hall
Deadline: 9.28(Mon)
2025 IFWY
Possibilities We Created Together,
A Journey We Take Even Further.
In 2025, young people from around the world came together to ask questions, engage in dialogue, and imagine a better future.
Now, that journey continues in Eunpyeong in 2026.
163
Countries
27K+
Youth
2026 IFWY
What is Eunpyeong Conference?
The next chapter of IFWY begins in Eunpyeong, following the 2025 IFWY, which brought together more than 27,000 young people from 163 countries.
Building on the methodology and spirit of IFWY, the 2026 Eunpyeong IFWY is an academy-style international youth forum where young people from around the world come together in Eunpyeong to explore global issues, exchange ideas, and grow as global leaders.
Under the theme “Culture as Our Common Future,” participants will explore and develop their own agendas at a time of profound change, where climate change, technology, inequality, and conflict intersect.
Through formal UN-style debates, participants will work together to develop the Eunpyeong Declaration.
Tomorrow’s leaders are gathering in Eunpyeong today.
Program
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Eunpyeong Academy
9.30(Wed) / 10.07(Wed)
LEE Hochul Book Concert Hall
Two evening sessions (19:00–21:00)
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Understanding international exchange & global citizenship education
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Problem-framing training through global issues
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Fundamentals of formal debate, presentation & public speaking
02
Global Dialogue
10.17(Sat) ~ 10.18(Sun)
Eunpyeong Hall
Two-day intensive program
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Global citizenship education & public diplomacy lectures
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Track-based problem-framing workshops
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UN-style formal debate (Speakers List) sessions
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Drafting the Eunpyeong Declaration & individual policy presentations
03
Eunpyeong Conference
10.30(Fri) ~ 10.31(Sat)
Eunpyeong Hall · Jingwansa Temple
Main conference + closing ceremony
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Opening Ceremony & Keynote Speech
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Presentations by representatives of the six thematic tracks
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Speeches by 2025 IFWY participants
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Presentation of the Eunpyeong Declaration
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Cultural experience at Jingwansa Temple, in conjunction with the Jingwansa Wellness Festival
WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE
Participant
Benefits
Participants will have the opportunity to engage in international dialogue,
experience Korean culture, and develop their perspectives through meaningful exchange with youth from around the world.
Participation in all official IFWY programs is provided free of charge.
Participants will contribute to the development of the Eunpyeong Declaration, a joint declaration reflecting young people's perspectives on our shared future.
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Free Participation
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Co-Authorship of the Declaration
Participants will have the opportunity to experience Korean traditional culture and the cultural heritage of Jingwansa Temple.
Participants will gain practical experience in formal debate conducted in accordance with UN-style procedures, engaging with diverse perspectives and developing skills in international dialogue.
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Cultural Experience
05
Experience in UN-Style Formal Debate
Selected participants will have the opportunity to present their ideas and perspectives during a Global Session.
Participants who successfully complete the program will receive a Certificate of Completion issued in the name of the Mayor of Eunpyeong District.
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Global Session Experience
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Certificate Issued by the Mayor of Eunpyeong
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Schedule
All programs will be conducted in English.
Theme
Culture as Our Common Future
In 2026, the world stands at the intersection of multiple crises: climate change, geopolitical conflicts, inequality, and polarization driven by artificial intelligence.
2026 IFWY calls for youth to participate at the governance table not as recipients of protection, but as political actors and decision-makers, and to co-create a more peaceful and inclusive world through culture.
Participants will select their first- and second-choice tracks when applying.
The Global Dialogue and Eunpyeong Conference will be conducted by thematic track.
In an era when it is impossible to preserve every piece of heritage, what should we prioritize? And how can we restore intangible heritage and cultural identities that are disappearing due to climate-induced migration?
As the creative economy expands, how can we design fair revenue-sharing systems and social safety nets for young creators facing increasingly precarious working conditions?
How can we move beyond “digital colonialism,” in which algorithmic bias marginalizes non-Western cultures, minority communities, and youth culture?
In the age of generative AI, how should we redefine the rights of human creators and the value of human-made creativity?
What role can youth play in peacebuilding by transforming the restoration of cultural heritage destroyed as a weapon of war into a means of dialogue and reconciliation?
How can youth secure a meaningful “seat at the decision-making table” as part of collective action within the international community?
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