Overview

Based on the belief that soft power contributes to the creation of innovative policy-oriented solutions to issues affecting many countries, the Global Public Diplomacy Network (GPDNet) was founded in 2014 in Seoul as a platform that contributes to international community through cultural and civil society initiatives by sharing knowledge and encouraging cooperation. The GPDNet is comprised of non-profit national level institutions promoting cultural and public diplomacy.

History

The idea of forming the Network was started at the Korea Foundation Global Seminar in 2013 entitled “Middle Powers and Public Diplomacy” when participants agreed on a common goal of contributing to the international community as a middle power. The Inaugural Meeting of the Assembly took place in 2014 in Seoul.