A trilateral meeting of foreign affairs, defense, and disaster response officials from South Korea, the United States, and Japan to discuss cooperation measures for rapid information sharing and coordinated assistance in large-scale overseas disasters. The meeting will review protocols for joint relief operations and strengthening interoperability among the three countries' response systems.

A public policy forum in Seoul bringing together government officials, diplomats, scholars, and civil society to discuss inter-Korean dialogue, denuclearization, and regional security cooperation. Sessions include keynote remarks by South Korean foreign policy experts, panel discussions on confidence-building measures and humanitarian cooperation, and roundtables on improving trilateral relations with neighboring countries. The event is open to external participants and international attendees (registration required).

Recruitment notice for the 2026 Youth Sovereignty Peace·Unification Social Dialogue (Yeongnam Region) to be held at Busan Metropolitan City Hall. This Ministry of Unification-sponsored public deliberation invites youth (ages 19–39) living in the Yeongnam region to participate in facilitated small-group debates and deliberations on Korean Peninsula peace and unification policy. Activities include core-issue debates, breakout table deliberations led by professional facilitators, and agendas developed by youth representatives. 85 participants will be selected to ensure diversity by gender, age, and region. A small honorarium will be provided. Application via online form; inquiries to the operating secretariat K-Stat Research Co., Ltd.

An expert meeting hosted by the Sejong Institute focused on NATO-IP4 topics, bringing together security and policy experts to discuss international security cooperation and regional implications for the Korean Peninsula.

A forum hosted by the East Asia Institute examining how advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping the strategic environment and implications for the future conception and security of the Korean Peninsula. Panel discussions will cover AI-driven changes in defense, diplomacy, and regional stability.

A seminar hosted by the Institute for Foreign Affairs and National Security (IFANS) examining recent developments in North Korea–Russia relations and discussing policy responses for South Korea.

Recognizes the service and sacrifices of the National Police Agency. A national ceremony is held, often with speeches by the president or police chief.

The Institute for Future Strategy (IFS) at Seoul National University invites you to a special forum titled "New US-North Korea Dialogue and the Korean Peninsula at a Crossroads: Seeking Wisdom from Elder Statesmen." Experts will discuss shifts in the international landscape around the Korean Peninsula, prospects for US–North Korea relations, and strategic directions for South Korea's foreign policy and national security. The event is open to faculty, students, researchers, and the public.

The Republic of Korea Air Force will host the 2026 Sacheon Airshow at Sacheon Air Force Base in Gyeongsangnam-do from October 22 to 25. Organized with Gyeongsangnam-do, Sacheon City, and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), the four-day event features aerial demonstrations including the KF-21 fighter, the Air Force aerobatic team the Black Eagles, and international acts such as an Australian civilian aerobatic team. On-site displays will allow visitors to view aircraft and equipment up close, and there will be military band and ceremonial drill performances, parachute jumps, and combat search-and-rescue demonstrations. The Air Force aims to develop the show as an international event to support the domestic aerospace industry and defense exports.

Seoul National University Institute for Peace and Unification Studies, jointly with the Korea National Defense University National Security Research Institute and the Unification Research Institute, will hold an academic conference titled "Changes in Public Perception and Policy Implications." Date and Time: 2026-10-23 (Fri) 12:00–15:40. Location: Unification Research Institute International Conference Room. Topic: 2026 Security and Unification Opinion Survey - Changes in Public Perception and Policy Implications. Hosts: Seoul National University Institute for Peace and Unification Studies, Korea National Defense University National Security Research Institute, Unification Research Institute.