South Korean office situated in Seoul

In the heart of Seoul, South Korea, the East Asia Office was established in 2024, situated in the Bareul Cham Building (4-5F.33, Noksapyeong-daero 40na-gil, Yongsan-gu). This strategic location makes it a central hub for meaningful dialogue between Europe and East Asia.

The East Asia Office is a vibrant space that collaborates with various entities, including green politics, government institutions, civil society organizations, academia, and the private sector. The office aims to strengthen civil society's capacity in the digital transition by promoting inclusive and sustainable policies.

The key topics of focus for the East Asia Office are energy transition, spatial planning, and climate fair sharing. The office is also dedicated to advocating for the rights of marginalized communities, including women, LGBTQIA+ persons, migrants & refugees, and youth.

In addition to this, the East Asia Office prioritizes diplomacy, technology and digital policy, climate and ecological solutions, and the promotion of gender equality and social minority rights. It supports research and activities focused on digital justice, emphasizing data sovereignty, privacy protection, and closing the digital divide.

Jasmin Walda serves as the Head of the East Asia Office. Under her leadership, the office aims to convene experts, activists, policy makers, and other key stakeholders from Asia and Europe to explore innovative and "greener" approaches to diplomacy and security. The office also seeks to empower citizens as agents of change in advancing climate and ecological agendas in East Asia.

Moreover, the East Asia Office is committed to promoting feminist foreign policy and integrating feminist perspectives into traditional and nontraditional security issues. It also creates platforms for multilateral dialogue in the field of diplomacy and security.

For those interested in reaching out, the office's contact information includes an email address ([email protected]) and a phone number (+82 2 798 9507).

South Korea, with its significant democratic growth and rapid economic development, provides an ideal backdrop for the East Asia Office's mission. The office's primary goal is to contribute to the region's continued progress by fostering collaboration, advocating for change, and promoting sustainable and inclusive policies.