ASEAN-Korea Center

ASEAN Korea Center or well known as AKC is an intergovernmental organization to support exchanges among Korea with 10 South East Asia (SEA) member states. AKC officially formed in March 13^th in 2009. AKC establishment symbolize as 20th year of Korea and ASEAN partnership. It is declared with Memorandum of Understanding which is signed at ASEAN and Korean Republic Summit in November 2007. AKC implements diverse work programs and activities to strengthen mutual cooperation and deepen friendship among the ASEAN Member States and Korea.

Through increasing trade volume, accelerating investment flow, invigorating tourism and enriching cultural and student exchanges, AKC has 4 goals which must be implemented. Such as enhance partnership, promote mutual understanding through cultural exchange, and support ASEAN integration efforts. In recent 7 years, AKC has 10 members consist of Republic of Korea as host country, Republic of Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Laos), Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

AKC main office located in 8^th floor of 124 building, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul. It locates around 1 Km in front of Gwang Hwa mun square. Between Seoul finance center and Seoul city hall. Started from my current position before (read previous article here) at Gwanghwamun, straight ahead around 766 m (I have checked the map) through Cheonggye Plaza and Shinhan Museum. The 124 building is on the left side of the road.