Debate For All (DFA) is a pioneering social venture in Korea, championing debate education in English, Korean, and Vietnamese across Asia.
Our vision is clear and inclusive: create a world where everyone—regardless of background—has access to high-quality education, empowering them to pursue their goals, express themselves confidently, and navigate life with independence.
At DFA, we believe debate is more than just a skill; it’s a gateway to becoming an engaged, informed citizen and a valuable professional. We envision a society where people from all walks of life—students and young professionals alike—can build the critical thinking and communication skills essential for the 21st century. By fostering these abilities, DFA is helping to create a generation of empowered individuals who can make meaningful contributions to society and their careers.
Educational inequality remains a persistent challenge, especially for students from underserved backgrounds who face barriers to success. DFA is dedicated to narrowing these gaps by equipping individuals with vital skills—critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity—that prepare them for success in today’s world, whether in academic, personal, or professional pursuits.
Through partnerships with city governments, educational institutions, universities, and various public and private organizations, DFA offers inclusive, high-quality debate programs that create new opportunities for students and young professionals. Our dynamic debate leagues and tournaments inspire confidence, personal growth, and valuable networking connections, while our expert-led training programs—delivered by renowned coaches—set a high standard in debate and communication skills for students, educators, and professionals alike. Additionally, DFA provides free peer mentoring to underserved students and young professionals, ensuring that financial barriers don’t stand in the way of accessing transformative educational experiences. Together with our partners, we’re creating a more inclusive and equitable educational landscape, where every individual has the chance to thrive and succeed, whether in school, in their communities, or in their careers.
Change begins in the classroom. We believe teachers can empower and encourage students to develop their own views and voices. Our programs cater to educators, offering a spectrum of options from a condensed 1-day, 8-hour course to an immersive 12-week, 36-hour program. These courses are designed to equip teachers with the skills to map out and deliver public speaking and debating modules in both Korean and English.
We believe debating is an essential skill that should be readily available to all individuals. In a landscape where private coaching costs are escalating annually, we provide cost-effective programs without a compromise in quality. We also train and deploy coaches to run debate programs in schools and institutions nationwide, ensuring widespread access to valuable debating opportunities.
Whether you're a small group of 15 individuals or located 300 kilometers away from Seoul, our priority is to provide a tailored program that best serves the needs and goals of the group. From a 1-day workshop for over 100 university students to a 15-hour program for public servants or professionals, we are committed to fulfilling your requirements with precision and excellence.
Debating is a life skill, an art, but also a sport. We host and organize debate tournaments across Korea and Vietnam that bring together top-notch speakers and adjudicators to engage in a spectrum of topics ranging from education policies to social movements.
In today's interconnected and globalized business environment, effective communication is key to achieving success. We offer tailored English/Korean courses in public speaking, presentation, debate, and negotiation for business leaders. Our programs are customized to align with the specific requirements of each company and industry, ensuring targeted skill enhancement and professional growth.
Debate For All is more than an education provider—it’s shaping a future where every student and young professional has a voice, a chance, and the skills to make a difference. We’re committed to building a fairer, more equitable educational landscape that empowers young people to reach their full potential and drive positive change, both in their communities and careers.
