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MORE- The Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat Open House 2013 (May 16, 2013)
- The Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat (TCS) Open House 2013 was convened on May 16, 2013, with the aim of promoting the TCS and trilateral cooperation to the general public. Featuring the traditional tea ceremony of the Republic of Korea, Japan and the People’s Republic of China, this trilateral event was hosted by the TCS with supports from the Korea China Association for Cultural Exchange. The TCS Open House started with the opening remarks by Secretary-General, Amb. SHIN Bong-kil’s. After that, Korean Tea Culture Association, Urasenke Seoul Branch and Tae Tea Group served Korean, Japanese and Chinese tea respectively and more than 100 people enjoyed the performances with the TCS staff. Also, there were exhibition and quiz sessions related to the TCS and trilateral cooperation, as well as lucky draw with the prize of Korean tea set. Opening Remarks by Secretary-General Amb. SHIN Bong-kilKorean Tea CeremonyJapanese Tea CeremonyChinese Tea CeremonyMany people participated in the Open House
- The 15th Tripartite Environment Ministers Meeting (TEMM15) held in Kitakyushu, J...
- The 15th Tripartite Environment Ministers Meeting (TEMM15) was held in Kitakyushu, Japan on May 5-6th, 2013. Minister ISHIHARA Nobuteru of the Ministry of the Environment of Japan, Minister YOON Seongkyu of the Ministry of Environment of the ROK and Vice Minister LI Ganjie of the Ministry of Environmental Protection of China participated into the meeting. The Ministers shared the progress in each country regarding environmental policies after TEMM14. They welcomed the statement which introduced “updates on enhanced management of air pollution including PM2.5 as well as on climate change policies” by Japan, “New Environmental Policy for safer living environment, higher quality of environmental services and sustainability of the society” by the ROK and “Enhance institutional and policy innovation as well as enforcement to promote practical implementation of ecological civilization and strengthen environmental management transformation for improving the environmental quality” by China. They welcomed and shared their recognition that these measures meet the important direction of clear intention to make the environment, economy and society sustainable, and become a driving force for solving environmental problems in Northeast Asia as well as on the globe. In the meeting, three ministers signed the Joint Communiqué of the 15th Tripartite Environment Ministers Meeting among China, Japan and Korea. They also welcomed the award ceremony held to commend individual that contributed to environmental cooperation among the three countries, based on the agreement at TEMM14, and expressed their appreciation to the awardees.Attachment :The Joint Communiqué of the 15th Tripartite Environment Ministers Meeting among China, Japan and Korea
- Secretary-General SHIN Bong-kil visited China (Beijing and Yangzhou, April 24-26...
- Secretary-General SHIN Bong-kil visited Beijing and Yangzhou, China from April 24 to 26, 2013. The purpose of this visit was to discuss the direction of the trilateral cooperation and activities of the TCS in the future. During the visit in Beijing, SG SHIN met with Foreign Minister WANG Yi of the People’s Republic of China, Mr. LU Shumin, Vice President of Chinese People’s Institute Foreign Affairs (CPIFA), Mr. FENG Zuoku, Vice President of Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (AFFC), and Mr. HU Xijin, Editor-in-Chief of the Global Times. In Yangzhou, SG SHIN participated in ASEM symposium on “Towards Peace and Prosperity in Asia and Europe: The Need of a Dynamic ASEM.”meeting with Foreign Minister WANG Yi of the People’s Republic of Chinameeting with Foreign Minister WANG Yi of the People’s Republic of Chinameeting with Foreign Minister WANG Yi of the People’s Republic of Chinameeting with Foreign Minister WANG Yi of the People’s Republic of ChinaMr. HU Xijin, Editor-in-Chief of the Global TimesMr. LU Shumin, Vice President of Chinese People’s Institute Foreign Affairs (CPIFA)Mr. LU Shumin, Vice President of Chinese People’s Institute Foreign Affairs (CPIFA)Mr. FENG Zuoku, Vice President of Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (AFFC)Mr. FENG Zuoku, Vice President of Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (AFFC)SG SHIN’s participation in ASEM symposium on “Towards Peace and Prosperity in Asia and Europe: The Need of a Dynamic ASEM”SG SHIN’s participation in ASEM symposium on “Towards Peace and Prosperity in Asia and Europe: The Need of a Dynamic ASEM”
- The TCS Open House 2013 will be held on May 16, 2013
- The Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat (TCS) will convene the “TCS Open House 2013” on May 16, 2013, featuring traditional tea ceremony of the Republic of Korea, Japan and People’s Republic of China. Participants can enjoy tea performance and taste different types of tea from the three countries, while playing quiz and lucky draw with free foods and beverage.Date: May 16, 2013 Time: 18:30-21:30 (registration will start at 18:00) Place: Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat Address: S-Tower 20th FL, 82 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul Direction: - Bus: Take off a bus in front of Kumho Asiana/ Gwangwha-mun - Subway: 5 minutes walk away from Exit 6 of Gwangwha-mun StationThe event is free of charge and on the first-come, first-serve basis. In order to confirm a slot, participants are highly recommended to register through either of following methods in advance.Tel: 070-4162-5334/ 5321 Email: sociocultural@tcs-asia.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/490425221010921/
- TCS Young Ambassador Program is now Open for Application
- The Young Ambassador Program (YAP) is a six-week summer internship program (July 8th - August 18th, Seoul, ROK) that offers unique opportunity for young people who have passion in international cooperation and interests in pursuing diplomatic career. The YAP helps you understand the objectives and operation of the TCS in facilitating the trilateral cooperative efforts, and welcomes your brilliant thoughts for future trilateral relations. What are the Benefits of YAP? Work in the Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat (TCS), the first and unique inter-governmental organization among China, Japan and the ROK. Work with diplomats from the three countries. Be involved in various cooperative plans. Experience the multilateral and multicultural working environment. The TCS will provide allowance and cover travelling airfare from home countries (China or Japan only) to the ROK. Am I Eligible? The TCS is recruiting approximately 10 talented young people. Applicants should meet the minimum requirement as below. AGE: Below 30 years old. NATIONALITY: China, Japan and Korea EDUCATION: College student or above in all majors. LANGUAGE: Be fluent in English and one of Chinese, Japanese or Korean. Additional language proficiency is highly preferred. OTHERS: Be able to work in international and multicultural background. Want to Know More? The YAP application is now open until May 17th, 2013 (Friday). Click HERE for program details and application methods.
- TCS Secretary-General Amb. Shin Bong-kil’s Outreach Visit to European Union (E...
- Secretary-General Amb. Shin Bong-kil visited the EU main organizations, including European Commission, the Council of European Union and European External Action Service (EEAS) and met Mr. Uwe CORSEPIUS, Secretary-General of the Council; Mrs. Helga SCHMID, Deputy Secretary General of EEAS; Mr. David O’SULLIVAN, Chief Operating Officer of EEAS; Amb.Viorel ISTICIOAIA BUDURA, Managing Director for Asia of EEAS, and many other high level officials from March 18 to 20, 2013. This outreach visit was aimed at understanding experience of the EU integration process as well as strengthening relationship between the two regional communities. Amb. Shin also raised awareness about the TCS’s activities and role during the entire visit. EU officials expressed a great interest in the TCS and showed the expectations for establishing cooperative network with the TCS. Meeting Mr. Uwe CORSEPIUS, Secretary-General of the CouncilMeeting with Mrs. Helga SCHMID, Deputy Secretary General of European External Action ServiceMeeting with Mr. David O’SULLIVAN, Chief Operating Officer of European External Action ServiceMeeting with Amb.Viorel ISTICIOAIA BUDURA, Managing Director for Asia and Mr.Seamus Gillespie, Head of Division for Japan, Korea, Austrilia &NZ, European External Action Service Meeting with Mrs. Helga SCHMID, Deputy Secretary General of European External Action ServiceMeeting with Mr. Leonardo SCHIAVO, DG in charge of Foreign Affairs, Enlargement and Civil Protection, General Secretariat of the Council Meeting with Mr. Marco BENEDETTI, DG, Directorate-General for Interpretation of European Commission Meeting with Mrs. Christine ROGER, Director in charge of Media and Communication, General Secretariat of the CouncilVisiting the press room in the CouncilVisiting the Directorate-General for Interpretation of European Commission
