Today is the 54th ASEAN Day in celebration of the establishment of the The Association of Southeast Asian Nations since 1967.
ASEAN is an economic union consisting of 10 South East Asia member countries in initiating intergovernmental corporation and promote regional development in economic, social and politic.
ASEAN is now comprising of 10 countries, namely Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. The population of ASEAN countries was about 655 million, represented 8.5% of the world population. Total GDP of the member countries increases over the years, remarking the region as a highly potential economic block among the investors.
South Korea is among the first partner countries of ASEAN in promoting closer relationship with other countries. Korea is the first dialogue partner of ASEAN and three special commemorative summits were being held every 10 years. The close bilateral relationship of South Korea to ASEAN enable benefits of both parties in social development, free trade and other economic corporation. The New Southern Policy initiated by the current South Korea President Moon Jae-In helps strengthened the relationship further by 3P concept (People, Peace, Prosperity).
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To all the ASEAN citizens, Happy ASEAN Day and may all of us work together for peace and prosperity until forever!
We also hope the relationship between South Korea and ASEAN remain strong and relevant for the development of the countries.
Melvin Tan
Online Supporter for Mission of Korea to ASEAN 2021
Bio-science student in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
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