“Weaving Urban Lives: Care, Community, and Belonging”

Cities across East Asia are navigating major transitions—from aging populations and economic shifts to growing social diversity. Under the theme "Weaving Urban Lives: Care, Community, and Belonging," the 14th East Asian Inclusive Cities Network (EA-ICN) Conference invites practitioners, policymakers, researchers, activists, and students to explore how we can build more inclusive, caring, and connected communities amidst these changes.

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Held in Seoul, this year's conference will spotlight practical responses to shared regional challenges: population decline, evolving care needs, irregular labor, migrant inclusion, and more. Alongside presentations from Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, participants will join field visits to community-led initiatives in Seoul and Gyeonggi-do, engaging directly with the people shaping urban inclusion on the ground.

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Join us as we reimagine the social fabric of East Asian cities—together.