The 16th ASIA Future Forum
Next Democracy
08:30~17:15, October 23rd(Thu.) 2025 | The Korea Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Grand Hall (B2F)
Next Democracy
08:30~17:15, October 23rd(Thu.) 2025 | The Korea Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Grand Hall (B2F)
The 16th ASIA Future Forum
Next Democracy
2025.10.23(목) 08:30 ~ 17:15 | The Korea Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Grand Hall (B2F)
You are cordially invited to the 16th ASIA Future Forum!
The 2025 Asia Future Forum will be held under the theme of
'Next Democracy'
When the promise of “prosperity for all” fails to materialize—
especially as more people are marginalized in the labor market and welfare systems—trust in democracy erodes.
The past, present, and future of Korean democracy depend on the choices and actions of all of us.
With the aim of 'Finding a balance between Prosperity and Sustainability,'
we invite you to this arena where the common challenges of Asian countries will be searched and ways to cooperate will be explored.
Main Speakers
Articles
[Editorial] Asia Future Forum brings bright minds together to envision democracy’s future
Meritocracy is the new aristocracy — only now it’s based on degrees, not pedigree
Korea’s response to martial law crisis a model of 3 strategies for defending democracy, says Levitsky
Experts explore how to defend and advance democracy at 2025 Asia Future Forum
2025 Asia Future Forum explores next steps for democracy
[Column] How meritocracy turns into tyranny
[Interview] Politics of care as an antidote to divisions caused by meritocracy
[Interview] Ensuring governments listen to proposals from the public a key piece of deliberative democracy
In a divided America, civic assemblies prove respectful debate is still possible
Europe looks to citizens’ assemblies to help tackle contentious issues
[Interview] How governments can debunk fake news faster than it spreads
How Taiwan uses digital democracy to fight AI misinfo and foster social dialogue
‘No pasarán!’: London shows the power of solidarity in the face of extremism
[Notice] Hankyoreh to host Asia Future Forum on Oct. 23
[Interview] Michael Sandel on how meritocracy can fuel crises of democracy
[Interview] Overcoming extremist politics is the next challenge for Korea’s democracy, says Levitsky

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