The elevation of ASEAN-Korea relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) in 2024 marks a pivotal milestone in the bilateral ties between ASEAN and the Republic of Korea (ROK). This strategic upgrade underscores the growing importance of their relationship and highlights the need for resilient and sustainable cooperation between ASEAN and ROK. The advancement of their partnership across political-security, economic, and socio-cultural domains has become critical in fostering regional stability and sustainable development. The elevation to CSP emphasizes the need for cooperation that is not only robust but also flexible and adaptive to the rapidly changing regional and global landscape. In this context, creative and forward-thinking solutions from a variety of perspectives, spanning academia, media, youth, and policy-making, are essential for strengthening and maintaining this vital relationship.