In the process of overcoming the recent world economic crisis, the potential economic growth power of Asia has been spot-lighted. It is now difficult to talk about the economy of the world without Asian perspectives. More than half of the world's population lives in Asia. More than half of the global foreign reserves are concentrated in Asia. Five Asian countries, Korea, China, Japan, India, and Indonesia, are participating in the newly established G20 process, and the Asian influence is steadily growing. The East Asia region is particularly dynamic area whose economic growth is leading the recovery of the global economy.

The sense of community is evolving in the East Asia region. Various discussions are taking place on the subject of regional cooperation in East Asia in many aspects and forums. The tripartite summit meetings among Korea, China and Japan are institutionalized. Besides the tripartite summit meeting of last year, various international conferences and forums are taking place to discuss regional cooperation in this place of Jeju as well. Through these processes, the sense of community is growing, opening a new way leading to reconciliation and cooperation by overcoming the differences and conflicts in the region.

The 6th Jeju Forum will evaluate the challenges and opportunities the rise of China and the reunification of the Korean peninsula will offer. The Forum will also take note of the great potential of new growth on the basis of the Asian entrepreneurship. With this background, various programs on Korea-China economic cooperation are prepared. The contents of new standard and its perspectives will be reviewed. New growth potential, creative industry, new leadership, the future of education and the role of women will be also addressed.

Peace and common prosperity on the Korean peninsula and East Asia through the promotion of mutual understanding will be discussed. The cultural exchanges and fusion in East Asia will be reviewed and we will evaluate how it is promoting the sense of community among the Asian peoples. Various issues of peace in East Asia, such as the resolution of the North Korea nuclear problem, historical reconciliation, and maritime security, are among the topics. The recent natural disaster in Japan will be reviewed, and among the related topics are how to deal with climate change and natural disasters.

Jeju is a conservation zone recognized by the world for its beautiful natural heritage. Jeju Forum will address the issues of environmental conservation and the design of the cities. International cooperation for the peaceful utilization and development of the border area will be among the topics such as biological conservation of the DMZ and the development of the Tumen river. International cooperation for the development assistance to the less developed countries and eradication of diseases will be also reviewed.

In order to conduct discussions on a wide range of topics in an efficient manner, the 6th Jeju Forum will proceed under the grand theme of“New Asia for Peace and Prosperity”, where diverse sessions covering peace, economy, management, environment, industry, culture and role of women will be conducted independently in close cooperation among participating institutions.

The 6th Jeju Forum is hoped to serve a new momentum to persue the vision of peace and prosperity on the basis of the dynamism of East Asia.