The World Federation of Korean Businessmen (World-OKTA), led by President Park Jong-beom, announced on September 22 that its Oceania Next Generation Committee held the '2026 Oceania Next Generation Leaders Conference' in Adelaide, Australia, from September 18 to 20.
The event, organized by nine chapters in Oceania, featured 24 emerging leaders from various regions. Participants assessed the leadership skills necessary for operating next-generation organizations and shared experiences and strategies for enhancing chapter networks.
Attendees included Choi Young-sin, president of the Adelaide chapter; Min Gi-ho, chair of the Oceania regional committee; and Kim Kwan-soon, vice chair of the Next Generation Committee, who encouraged the participants.
In her welcoming remarks, Choi emphasized, "Although our cities differ in size and environment, we share the same direction: connecting people, creating opportunities, and nurturing the next generation. I hope this meeting leads to greater collaboration as opportunities arise when people connect."
Kim Kwan-soon highlighted the importance of nurturing the next generation, noting that the nine chapters in Oceania have voluntarily supported and collaborated on this initiative. She stated that the conference should serve as a platform for connecting next-generation leaders across regions.
Participants shared key projects and support initiatives for next-generation members of World-OKTA, focusing on leadership and crisis response manuals to assess the necessary skills for organizational activities. In discussions on the 'Newcomer Next Generation Guide,' they exchanged experiences and identified areas for improvement while discussing future collaboration.
Following the official program, attendees shared their business experiences and interests across regions and industries, exploring potential for future business and chapter cooperation.
Founded in 1981 by a small group of Korean traders, World-OKTA has grown into the largest private economic diplomacy platform in South Korea, with chapters in 157 cities across 76 countries, nurturing 7,000 regular members and 30,000 young talents.
The event, organized by nine chapters in Oceania, featured 24 emerging leaders from various regions. Participants assessed the leadership skills necessary for operating next-generation organizations and shared experiences and strategies for enhancing chapter networks.
Attendees included Choi Young-sin, president of the Adelaide chapter; Min Gi-ho, chair of the Oceania regional committee; and Kim Kwan-soon, vice chair of the Next Generation Committee, who encouraged the participants.
In her welcoming remarks, Choi emphasized, "Although our cities differ in size and environment, we share the same direction: connecting people, creating opportunities, and nurturing the next generation. I hope this meeting leads to greater collaboration as opportunities arise when people connect."
Kim Kwan-soon highlighted the importance of nurturing the next generation, noting that the nine chapters in Oceania have voluntarily supported and collaborated on this initiative. She stated that the conference should serve as a platform for connecting next-generation leaders across regions.
Participants shared key projects and support initiatives for next-generation members of World-OKTA, focusing on leadership and crisis response manuals to assess the necessary skills for organizational activities. In discussions on the 'Newcomer Next Generation Guide,' they exchanged experiences and identified areas for improvement while discussing future collaboration.
Following the official program, attendees shared their business experiences and interests across regions and industries, exploring potential for future business and chapter cooperation.
Founded in 1981 by a small group of Korean traders, World-OKTA has grown into the largest private economic diplomacy platform in South Korea, with chapters in 157 cities across 76 countries, nurturing 7,000 regular members and 30,000 young talents.
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