Forty young delegates from Korea, the United States, China and Japan convened in Seoul Monday to begin a 10-day exchange program aimed at tackling shared global challenges through cultural diplomacy. Organized by Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism alongside the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange, the 2026 Asia-Pacific Youth Exchange Camp brings together 10 participants aged 19 to 34 from each nation to build lasting policy and cultural networks. Korea is using Korean food and culture, as well as cool local sights to provide the 40 young delegates an easy way to break the ice and build real friendships. Running through Aug. 12, the 10-day summer road trip takes the group from the lively streets of Seoul down to the coastal energy of Busan and the historic sights of Gyeongju. The program combines K-pop, local cuisine, gaming and heritage tours with structured policy workshops. Delegates will collaborate in cross-national teams to develop actionable policy proposals addressing five core issues: youth housing and employment, declining birth rates, artificia