Jeju Forum, Make a New History
for Peace & Prosperity
  • 2009
    Shaping New Regional Governance in East Asia: A Common Vision for Mutual Benefit and
    Date
    Aug.11 ~ 13, 2009
    Venue
    Haevichi Hotel & Resort Jeju
    Host
    • Jeju Special Self-Governing Province
    • International Peace Foundation
    • East Asia Foundation
    Organizer
    Jeju Peace Institute
    Sponsor
    Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Jeju Free International City Development Center 
    Based on the cumulative content from previous forums, the fifth forum covered wider issues such as historical disputes, economic crises, and regional cooperation. Nontraditional security issues, such as economic security and human security, were also discussed, together with traditional security agendas such as North Korean nuclear weapons.
    The Keynote speakers were Secretary General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon, Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea Han Seung-Soo, and former Prime Minister of Australia John Howard.
  • 2007
    Peace & Prosperity in Northeast Asia: Exploring the European Experience
    Date
    June 21~ 23, 2007
    Venue
    Haevichi Hotel & Resort Jeju
    Host
    • Jeju Special Self-Governing Province
    • International Peace Foundation
    • East Asia Foundation
    Organizer
    Jeju Peace Institute
    Sponsor
    Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Information and Communication, Ministry of Construction & Trasportation, Cheju National University, Jeju Free 
    The fourth forum examined the political, security, and economic experiences of Europe that were applicable to the context of Northeast Asia, such as the reunification of Germany and European integration. An institutional framework for peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula and Northeast Asia was also discussed.
    The keynote speakers were President of the Republic of Korea Roh Moo-hyun, former President of the Philippines Fidel Ramos, former Prime Minister of Russia Yevgeny Primakov, and former Prime Minister of Japan Toshiki Kaifu.
  • 2005
    Building a Northeast Asian Community: Towards Peace and Prosperity
    Date
    June 9 ~ 11, 2005
    Venue
    The Shilla Jeju
    Host
    • Jeju Province
    • Yonsei University
    • Jeju National University
    • East Asia Foundation
    Organizer
    Center for International Studies of Yonsei University, Jeju Development Institute, Institute of East Asian Studies of Keio University
    Sponsor
    Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Ministry of Construction & Transportation, Presidential Committee on Northeast Asian Cooperation Initiative,  
    The third forum discussed necessary measures for establishing a regional security institution for peace and prosperity and the expected challenges. Participants exchanged views to facilitate regional cooperation in the trade, energy, and financial sectors.
    The keynote speakers were Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea Lee Hae-chan and former Prime Minister of Japan Tomiichi Murayama.
  • 2003
    Building a Northeast Asian Community: Challenges and New Visions
    Date
    Oct.30 ~ Nov.1, 2003
    Venue
    International Convention Center Jeju
    Host
    • Jeju Province
    Organizer
    Jeju Development Institute, Center for International Studies of Yonsei University
    Sponsor
    Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Yonsei University, Pacific Century Institute 
    The establishment of a multilateral security institution through the Six-Party Talks was the main topic of the second forum, together with the exchange of various views and practical measures addressing regional security cooperation. Other discussion points included the North Korean nuclear threat, inter-Korean relations, and the role of South Korea in promoting peace and prosperity in the region.
    The Keynote speakers were President of the Republic of Korea Roh Moo-hyun and former Prime Minister of Russia Yevgeny Primakov.
  • 2001
    Building Common Peace & Prosperity in Northeast Asia
    Date
    June 15~17, 2001
    Venue
    The Shilla Jeju
    Host
    • Jeju Province
    Organizer
    Jeju Development Institute
    Sponsor
    Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Ministry of the Interior, Ministry of Culture, Yonsei University, Jeju National University, Pacific Century Institute 
    The first forum coincided with the first anniversary of the South- North Summit on June 15 to address the region’s prospects for peace, stability, and prosperity in the twenty-first century. President Kim Dae-jung of the Republic of Korea emphasized that coexistence and peaceful reunification can only be achieved through South- North reconciliation, exchange, and cooperation based on mutual understanding and tolerance.
    The Keynote speakers were President of the Republic of Korea Kim Dae-jung, and former United States Secretary of Defense William Perry.