Two ways to take part in the discussion on social isolation
South Korea's Ministry of the Interior and Safety (MOIS) and Ministry of Health and Welfare announced a fourth Everyone's Forum for Thursday, November 26, 2026, at KINTEX in Goyang. The subject is finding ways to build connections that address social isolation. Their November 4 release describes two different participation routes: apply for one of 150 selected places at the in-person forum, or submit an opinion through the online platform before the event. An online comment is not an application for a seat. The cover is an AI-generated illustration, not a photograph of this event.
If you want to attend at KINTEX
According to the official release, the recruitment window for the 150 in-person participants runs October 29–November 13. November 26 is the event date, not the application deadline. MOIS directs applicants to its website or the Everyone's Square platform, under the forum's application section. The release says that participants will be selected from the public recruitment. It does not say that the first 150 people to click an application button are automatically admitted.
The official fourth-forum application page now links to the actual registration form. It says the selection announcement is November 16, and selected applicants will be contacted individually; those not selected will not receive a separate notice. The form requires applicants to use their real name and be at least 14. Minors under 19 need a legal guardian's consent if selected. Applicants must be able to attend the whole event and agree to photography, filming and live streaming. A modest participation payment is mentioned, but its amount and travel or lodging support are not stated. Check the exact November 13 closing hour on the live form, and keep your submission receipt separate from any later selection notice.
If you want to send an online opinion
The ministries also plan to collect advance online views on social isolation through Everyone's Square. They say online contributions will be shared at the in-person discussion. That is a separate route for taking part in the policy conversation, including for people unable to travel to KINTEX. It does not guarantee admission to the venue, and publishing a comment does not complete an in-person application. As checked on November 4, the online-discussion list still displays earlier rounds, not the fourth forum. Confirm that the matching topic and its own submission window are live before posting an opinion.
You might write about barriers to maintaining relationships, local places where people can meet, or ways services can reach someone who does not already know where to ask. These are examples of possible discussion points, not official application questions. Avoid posting someone else's name, contact details, medical history or address in a public comment. The forum is a discussion of possible policy responses, not a channel for urgent individual welfare assistance or an application for a particular benefit. If immediate personal help is needed, contact an appropriate local public-health or welfare service directly instead of waiting for the forum's outcome.
What is planned for November 26
The government describes an “idea-exchange” format rather than a simple yes-or-no vote. It plans expert presentations, smaller group discussions and an open-floor discussion. Participants are expected to form policy suggestions, followed by a preference vote to choose representative ideas. Selected on-site participants are to receive materials to study in advance. The ideas may inform future government policy; neither submitting a proposal nor receiving votes means a specific measure has already been enacted.
The forum is connected to the 2026 Korea Government Innovation Expo, which runs November 25–27. That three-day expo window must not be confused with the forum's November 26 date. The official application page specifies 13:00–18:00 at the Main Stage, Hall 1, Exhibition Center 1, KINTEX, Ilsan. Admission instructions and any travel or lodging support still need confirmation in the selection communication. People making travel arrangements should verify those details and any cancellation terms first.
A practical check before you act
First, open the official fourth-forum application detail, confirm the November 13 recruitment end, and use its registration button to reach the form. Check the form's current conditions and closing hour before submitting. If you only want to contribute a view, check the separate online-discussion list for a fourth-forum topic and its own dates. Applying to attend and posting an online opinion require separate steps.
This article reflects the November 4 announcement. The application status, timing and event logistics must be rechecked just before publication and updated if they change or the recruitment period expires.
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