The ASEAN-Korea Centre(AKC) is an Intergovernmental Organization

mandated to promote economic and socio-cultural cooperation

between the ASEAN Member States and Korea.

VISION

To build a lasting and genuine partnership between ASEAN and Korea

ESTABLISHMENT

Inaugurated on 13 March 2009

MEMBERS

10 ASEAN Member States and Korea

Organization

COUNCIL

Supreme decision-making body composed of representatives from 11 Members

EXECUTIVE BOARD

Supervisory and advisory body composed of representatives appointed by 11 Members

SECRETARIAT

Administrative body composed of Secretary General and 4 Units

Development Planning & General Affairs Unit

ㆍDevelop, plan, and evaluate work programs

ㆍPlan and manage human resources and annual budget

ㆍPromote external relations and hold meetings with Council Directors and Executive Board Members

Culture & Tourism Unit

ㆍPromote tourist destinations in ASEAN and provide related information

ㆍSupport development of tourism industries of ASEAN Member States through capacity-building activities

ㆍPromote cultural exchange towards increasing mutual understanding between ASEAN and Korea

Trade & Investment Unit

ㆍExpand trade between ASEAN and Korea

ㆍPromote Korean investment in ASEAN Member States

ㆍSupport capacity-building and technology development of ASEAN business

Information & Data Unit

ㆍRaise public awareness of ASEAN and promote youth exchange

ㆍFoster understanding of ASEAN through media, SNS, website, publications

ㆍPublish reports and information on ASEAN-related topics