Meeting with the Catholic University of Korea in Preparation for the International Conference

As part of the preparations for the upcoming International Conference on Fraternity, Daniele Bruno, President of the John Paul II Youth Foundation, and Marco Russo, Secretary General, met with a delegation from the Catholic University of Korea to discuss the organizational aspects of the event, which will take place on 2 August 2027 at the University’s Omnibus Park.

The meeting was held at the Foundation’s headquarters at Palazzo San Calisto and was attended by Reverend Father Jun Gui Choi, President of the Catholic University of Korea; Professor Dong Gun Lee, Dean of the College of Medicine; Professor Wan-Uk Kim, Vice President for Research and Head of the Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation; and Mr. Moongyu Cho, from the Office of International Affairs.

During the cordial meeting, the participants discussed the main organizational, academic and logistical aspects of the Conference, which will take place in the context of World Youth Day Seoul 2027. The event will bring together young people, scholars, and representatives of institutions and civil society from different parts of the world.

The meeting confirmed the Catholic University of Korea’s full willingness to collaborate in bringing the initiative to fruition, sharing the common goal of promoting international reflection on fraternity, dialogue and cooperation among peoples. This objective is particularly significant in the lead-up to World Youth Day Seoul 2027.

The John Paul II Youth Foundation expressed its gratitude to the Catholic University of Korea for its warm welcome and demonstrated willingness to cooperate, expressing confidence that their joint efforts will contribute to the success of the 2027 International Conference on Fraternity.