On July 15, 2016 (Friday), the Sejong Institute held its 2nd Symposium on ROK-Japan Relations in Sapporo at Hokkaido University on the topic of “Renewed Korea-Japan Relations and the Future.” The Symposium aimed to highlight the significance of ROK-Japan relations, develop a friendly atmosphere in public opinion, effectively position ourselves in the international community towards a forward-looking ROK-Japan relations, and increase Japanese cooperation in preparation for the Korean unification.
 

The Sejong Institute’s President Chang Soo Jin and Haksoon Paik, Vice President of the Training and Education Division, were accompanied by five other Korean participants and ten Japanese experts at the Symposium to discuss specific implementation plans for establishing order in East Asia and improving ROK-Japan relations. As an integral part of public diplomacy in ROK-Japan relations, the Symposium is planned to take place again in October in Nagoya.