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TC ActivitiesSecretary-General of TCS LEE Hee-sup Delivers Remarks at Esports Championships East Asia 2024 Opening CeremonyOn November 1, 2024, Secretary-General of the TCS LEE Hee-sup delivered a remarks at the Esports Championships East Asia (ECEA) 2024 in Chengdu, China, which is hosted by the China Culture & Entertainment Industry Association, the Korea e-Sports Association, and the Japan Esports Union. LEE Hee-sup highlighted the recent designation of 2025–2026 as the “Years of Cultural Exchange” following the 9th Trilateral Summit, as well as key agreements from the Trilateral Culture Ministers’ Meeting, such as the 2024 Kyoto Declaration. He emphasized how esports has emerged as a vital bridge connecting young people from the three nations, fostering a positive and value-driven culture and creating new opportunities for global youth exchange. The East Asia Esports Championship, launched by the three countries’ cultural ministries through the Trilateral Cultural Content Industry Forum, promotes esports industry cooperation and cultural exchange among youth. The 4th East Asia Esports Championship was held offline for the first time, with China as the host.2024-11-01
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Seminar & ForumTCS SG LEE Hee-sup delivered remarks at the East Asia Cooperation Forum 2024The East Asia Cooperation Forum 2024, hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, was held in Seoul, Korea on October 31, 2024. Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat (TCS) Secretary-General LEE Hee-sup attended the forum to deliver congratulatory remarks. Under the theme “Trilateral Cooperation and Beyond – Responding to Common Challenges for Future Generations of East Asia”, the forum invited speakers from Korea and abroad to discuss on the expanding scope of trilateral cooperation in areas of cooperation and agents. Deputy Minister CHUNG Byung-won of the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Professor CHUN Chaesung of Seoul National University delivered opening remarks and a welcome speech respectively.In his remarks, SG LEE highlighted the significant milestone of the 25th anniversary of trilateral cooperation. He noted the challenges and achievements of trilateral relations, emphasizing the need for deeper trust to overcome political tensions and recent complex issues such as climate change, de-globalization, and demographic shifts. He underscored commitments such as expanding the CAMPUS Asia exchange program and fostering "Trilateral+X cooperation" with international partners to promote shared prosperity. Concluding, he addressed the importance of exploring ways to build mutual understanding and sustain the momentum of recent summits for future progress.The following three sessions invited scholars and experts have in-dept discussions focusing on low birth rate-ageing society, climate change-energy-environment, and cooperation of future generation.▲Group Photo▲SG LEE delivering his congratulatory remarks2024-10-31
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OthersTCS Deputy Secretary-General YAN Liang Delivered a Lecture at Hankuk University of Foreign StudiesOn October 30, 2024, the Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat (TCS) Deputy Secretary-General YAN Liang, delivered a special lecture at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS). During his lecture, DSG YAN introduced the Trilateral Cooperation based on the 9th Trilateral Summit held in Seoul this May. He provided students with a detailed overview of the summit’s agenda and outlined the future direction of trilateral cooperation. DSG Yan also introduced the development history and functions of the Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat, encouraging students to actively participate in TCS’ various youth programs such as the Trilateral Youth Summit (TYS) and Young Ambassador Program (YAP) hosted under the Trilateral Youth Exchange Network (TYEN) Platform. The lecture attracted over 50 students. During the Q&A session, students actively asked questions on topics such as the CJK+X model and its future, creating a lively and engaging atmosphere.▲DSG YAN delivering a lecture▲Group Photo2024-10-30
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OthersMr. Wang Guangliang, Deputy Director General of Chengdu People's Association for Friendship with Foreign CountriesOn October 29, TCS Deputy Secretary-General ZUSHI Shuji met with Mr. Wang Guangliang, Deputy Director General of the Chengdu People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, to discuss future cooperation initiatives.During the meeting, DSG ZUSHI expressed his sincere gratitude to Chengdu for its longstanding support to TCS, highlighting the successful organization of the 2024 CCEA Tour and the 2023 Trilateral Youth Summit. Looking ahead, DSG ZUSHI introduced TCS’s planned projects for the next fiscal year, emphasizing a keen interest in exploring further collaborative opportunities with Chengdu.In response, DDG WANG welcomed TCS’s continued engagement with Chengdu and expressed support for TCS initiatives, such as the International Forum for Trilateral Cooperation (IFTC) and the Trilateral Entrepreneurs Forum (TEF). Both sides affirmed their commitment to maintaining close communication, with regular updates on program developments at the working level.▲Group Photo2024-10-29
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