Soft power has become increasingly influential in the international community. In particular, as a middle power, Korea needs to utilize soft power strategically and effectively to win understanding and support from the international community for its diplomatic policies and situation on the Korean peninsula. Against this backdrop, this session will analyze cases of public diplomacy of other major nations to examine the implications of the direction and strategy for Korea’s public diplomacy. We will particularly discuss ways to contribute to peace in the Korean peninsula, in Northeast Asia, and in the international community through public diplomacy. In short, we will identify the role of public diplomacy in Korea to promote peace in consideration of various factors such as the political situation on the Korean peninsula, the structural environment in Northeast Asia, Korea’s contributive role in the international community, and the fourth industrial revolution and digitalization.