In an era of upheaval where the international order is weakening and a new dynamic of power politics prevails, the world faces an unprecedented transformation.

The 2026 News1 Future Forum seeks to provide a clear assessment of Korea’s strategic position at a crossroads of “balance and choice” amid escalating tensions between the United States and China.

It also aims to explore viable solutions to overcome emerging challenges and to identify new growth engines for the Korean economy in an international environment increasingly led by strongman politics — ultimately delivering a message of hope for the future of the Republic of Korea.