2026 Young Trilateral Leaders (YTL) Summit

Objectives: The 2026 Young Trilateral Leaders (YTL) Summit, organized by U.S. Embassies in Seoul and Tokyo, aims to strengthen the trilateral relationship among the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea. Scheduled for Summer 2026 in the U.S., the summit will host around 50 youth leaders from these nations, focusing on enhancing leadership skills and understanding of trilateral security and economic partnerships. The summit incorporates virtual engagements, an in-person event in the U.S., and follow-on activities. It encourages collaboration, leadership development, and integration of insights from other regional youth initiatives, building a cohesive network for addressing future global challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.