Jeju Forum SPEAK is the youth track of the Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity, the annual international dialogue held on Jeju Island, South Korea. Launched in 2026, SPEAK — Sustainability, Peace, Empowerment And Korea — is organised by the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) together with the UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (UNDPPA) and UNITAR CIFAL Jeju. Selected young people from any country attend the forum’s key sessions and present youth viewpoints on peace and global issues alongside diplomats, scholars and other leaders.
Benefits & funding
- Access to the Jeju Forum’s key sessions and an invitation to the official banquet.
- A platform to present youth perspectives on peace.
- Round-trip domestic airfare within Korea (to and from Jeju).
- Accommodation for three nights (24–27 June 2026).
- Meals and shuttle transportation during the program.
- Note: international airfare to Korea is not covered — participants arrange and fund their own travel to the country.
Eligibility
- Aged between 19 and 34.
- Open to all nationalities.
- Proficient in English; all application materials must be submitted in English.
- Demonstrated interest in international peace and global issues.
- Full availability for all scheduled program activities.
Application process
- 1Complete the online application form linked from the program page, in English, before the deadline.
- 2Pass the document screening.
- 3Attend an online interview via Zoom.
- 4Receive the final selection decision and confirm participation.
Program timeline
Application deadline (23:59 KST)
Apr 30, 2026
Document screening results
May 4, 2026
Online interview via Zoom
May 7, 2026
Final results announced
May 8, 2026
Jeju Forum SPEAK program in Jeju
Jun 24, 2026 to Jun 27, 2026