U.S.-ROK-Japan Young Trilateral Leaders (YTL) Summit 2025

The U.S.-ROK-Japan Young Trilateral Leaders (YTL) Summit 2025 is a fully funded conference that brings together 50 youth participants (ages 18-35) from the United States, Republic of Korea, Japan, and the Indo-Pacific region to develop leadership and strategic thinking. It combines virtual engagement workshops with an in-person summit in Osaka to discuss global challenges and propose innovative solutions. Participants join a network of YTL alumni for ongoing mentorship and professional development.

Comprehensive leadership development through virtual workshops and in-person summit activities; opportunities to collaborate with peers from the three countries and the Indo-Pacific region; access to the YTL alumni network for ongoing mentorship and professional development.

Applicants must be fluent in English (speaking, listening, reading and writing), aged 18-35, and have citizenship of the United States, Republic of Korea, or Japan (with priority for those residing in their home country). Citizens of Southeast Asian countries or Pacific Islands may participate if they are alumni of YSEALI or YPL and are nominated by a U.S. Embassy; demonstrated leadership in local and regional youth activities is required.

Complete the online application form available at the official YTL Summit 2025 website and submit by the stated deadline.