UNFPA Seoul Representation Office

Greatly appreciate the Republic of Korea’s 🇰🇷steadfast support and invaluable contributions to @UNFPA. We look forward to further strengthening our partnership to advance demographic resilience and humanitarian action for communities around the world. 🇰🇷🤝🌍

🌏 On 2 Nov, Dr. Åsa Torkelsson, Chief of UNFPA Seoul Representation Office, spoke at the 7th World Peace Forum in Busan and was appointed to the International Advisory Committee of the Busan Global City Foundation. 🤝 Advancing peace, youth agency, and demographic resilience!

🎙️On 30 October, we welcomed Mofarang, @MOFAkr_eng’s official supporters, to introduce UNFPA’s work to young audiences. Our Chief, Dr. Asa Torkelsson, discussed demographic resilience, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and Korea–UNFPA cooperation for women and girls. 🧡

📚 On 1 October, UNFPA Seoul Representation Office, in collaboration with Yonsei University’s Underwood International Development Association (UIDA), held a joint Introduction Session for the Fall Semester 2026!

Ahead of the 2026 UNFPA Humanitarian Roundtable in Seoul, leaders from MOFA, KOICA, and UNFPA met to reaffirm the Korea–UNFPA partnership. UNFPA is deeply grateful for the Republic of Korea’s steadfast support to stand with women & girls affected by crises.🤝

On October 1, UNFPA Seoul Representation Office hosted a UN Inter-Agency Meeting, bringing together leadership from IOM, UNICEF, WFP, UNHCR, ICRC, and WHO alongside UNFPA HRD Director Ms. Shoko Arakaki. We appreciate our partner agencies for driving collective action!🤝

🧡UNFPA was delighted to meet with Ms. Hye-Rim Im, Director of the Multilateral Cooperation and Humanitarian Assistance Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, on 1 October to strengthen our vital partnership.🤝

🎉On October 2, UNFPA Seoul Representation Office hosted the 2026 UNFPA Humanitarian Roundtable in Seoul themed “Elevating Global Humanitarian Action: UNFPA’s Global Mandate & the Strategic Impact of the Korea–UNFPA Partnership”. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us!🧡

⏰ Every 3 seconds, a girl is forced into marriage, robbing her of her health, her education and the right to choose her own future. On #DayOfTheGirl, join @UNFPA in investing in girls’ rights: unf.pa/cm

10 October was #WorldMentalHealthDay.🧡 For women and girls living through conflict and crisis, recovery begins with being heard. Through UNFPA-KOICA Conflict and Fragility Programme (#CFP), UNFPA provides psychosocial support so they can live with dignity.

🧡 Following #InternationalDayOfPeace, @UNFPA honors health workers, midwives, and community leaders driving resilience across CAR, Lebanon, Mali, Palestine, Somalia, and South Sudan. 🕊️ When we safeguard human dignity, we seed the foundations of peace for tomorrow. 🌍✨

🚨Vacancy alert!🚨 We are hiring KOICA Young Professionals to join the UNFPA Seoul Representation Office. The position is funded by KOICA and is open only to Korean nationals. Follow the link to apply: bit.ly/3V4JUKy

Meet UNFPA SRO’s new interns! 🧡#UNFPA 🧡Women and Girls need your Support: unfpa.org/donate#seoul

Today marks the conclusion of our 1st KOICA YPs’ internship! We express our sincere gratitude to Young Woo and Sewon for their 7 months of dedicated service, supporting and showcasing @UNFPA’s vital work in #CFP, #SRHR and #GBV. We wish them success in their future endeavors.🎓🧡

🌍 On World Humanitarian Day, UNFPA Seoul Office joined KCOC’s "Us on the Same Page" Pop-Up! 🧡 We were grateful to share our humanitarian efforts to protect women & girls' rights and dignity in crises. Thank you to everyone who participated!

For #WorldHumanitarianDay, @unfpachief issued a statement on protecting motherhood in crises. As #CFP coordinator and an #HDPN actor, we thank Executive Director Dr. Diene Keita, the RoK and frontline staff for supporting #SRHR & #GBV services. Read more: bit.ly/4gm6LIK

🚨 2025 saw the second-highest number of aid workers killed on record. Aid workers must be protected, not killed in near record numbers. Share to join @‌UNFPA’s call for all parties to make sure they are protected: unf.pa/chh #NotATarget #ActForHumanity

🌍 On #IntlYouthDay, UNFPA SRO recognizes youth as key actors in building peace, strengthening resilience & shaping inclusive societies. Through CFP and youth engagement in Korea, we support young people to turn their aspirations into action for a more peaceful, resilient future

Celebrate World Humanitarian Week with us at the KCOC Pop-Up event! Stop by the Yeouido IFC mall from August 19th to 23rd (open daily from 11:00 to 21:00) to get personalized book recommendations and pick up special gifts from IOs 🌍🇺🇳Find out more here: bit.ly/4571QGn

We thank @MODS_korea for marking a new 5-year partnership with @UNFPA. Building on our longstanding partnership, the US$2.11M contribution will advance population data, demographic foresight & AI innovation globally. 🇰🇷🌍 #DemographicResilience