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By Suh Chung-ha
The 16th Meeting of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Experts and Eminent Persons (EEPs) is scheduled to take place in Seoul on April 25 and 26. As a 1.5-track knowledge community, this gathering occurs annually, with ASEAN and non-ASEAN member countries alternating as co-chairs. Comprised of professionals with expertise in diplomacy and security affairs, EEP members are nominated by each ARF member state on a voluntary basis. The primary task of this body is to formulate recommendations based on discussions regarding the…