Calling applications for the U.S.-ROK-Japan Young Trilateral Leaders (YTL) Summit 2025!
The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassies in Japan and Republic of Korea, are proud to partner with Temple University, Japan Campus, to host the second U.S.-ROK-Japan Young Trilateral Leaders (YTL) Summit in Osaka, Japan in the summer of 2025.
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In the face of growing security, trade, financial, and environmental instability in the Indo-Pacific region, the trilateral partnership between the United States, Republic of Korea, and Japan has become ever more important. The YTL Summit will convene 50 youth participants (age 18-35) from the three countries and the Indo-Pacific region to develop their expertise in leadership, strategic thinking, and innovative solutions in response to various global challenges.
Before the summit, the selected participants will partake in a series of virtual engagement workshops on teambuilding, leadership development, and understanding the unique challenges facing the trilateral partnership. At the summit – with a portion of it taking place at the 2025 World Expo site in Osaka – the participants will discuss, collaborate, and drive innovative solutions to identified challenges.
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This summit is a key pillar of the Young Trilateral Leaders (YTL) network, a regional youth initiative that creates space for young leaders to make meaningful contributions to trilateral policy discussions. After the summit, the participants will become a part of the YTL alumni network and be invited to periodic virtual meetings, mentorship opportunities, and reunion activities to ensure continuous growth, exchange, and dialogue.
Benefits
- Comprehensive leadership development through virtual workshops and in-person summit activities.
- Opportunities to collaborate with peers from the U.S., Republic of Korea, Japan, and the Indo-Pacific region.
- All travel expenses covered, including airfare, accommodation, meals, and local transportation.
- Access to the YTL alumni network for ongoing mentorship and professional development.
Eligibilities
- Fluency in English (speaking, listening, reading, and writing).
- Aged between 18-35 years old.
- Citizenship of the United States, Republic of Korea, or Japan, with priority given to those currently residing in their home country.
- Citizens of Southeast Asian countries or Pacific Islands must be alumni of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) or Young Pacific Leaders (YPL) program and nominated by their U.S. Embassy.
- Demonstrated excellence in local and regional youth leadership activities.
Application Process
- Complete the online application form available at the official YTL Summit 2025 website.
- Ensure all sections of the application are filled out accurately and completely.
- Submit the application by 23:59 on January 19, 2025 (U.S. Pacific Standard Time) or 16:59 on January 20, 2025 (Japan & Korean Standard Time).
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application Deadline: January 19, 2025 (3 Days Remaining)
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