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The Korea-Japan Next Generation Academic Forum Held at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
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2014-07-15 17:06
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한일차세대.JPG (1.77 MB)The Japan Center of Dongseo University, in collaboration with Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, hosted the 11th Korea-Japan Next Generation Academic Forum. This international symposium was held June 28 and 29 at the Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University and was attended by DSU President Jekuk Chang.
The theme for the event was ‘Korea and Japan’s Cooperation and Coexistence in the Global Age’. Researchers from both countries gave presentations and participated in discussions about international relations, politics, law, economy, management, history, language, literature, society, gender, religion, folklore, humanity, culture, arts, and more.
The event began with presentations on the morning of June 28, which were followed by an opening speech from President Jekuk Chang along with a welcoming speech from Dr. Korenaga Shun, President of Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University. Next, there was a keynote speech titled, “Korea and Japan’s Cooperation and Coexistence in the Global Age” delivered by Dr. Okonogi Masao, Chair-Professor at Dongseo University and Professor Emeritus at Keio University.
Master’s and Doctoral students participated as speakers and appointed debaters. There were a total of 73 students from 23 universities representing Korea, including Dongseo University, Seoul University, Ewha Womans University, Korea University, Hanyang University, and Busan University. There were also 71 students from 32 universities representing Japan, including Tokyo University, Kyoto University, Waseda University, and Keio University. Another 100 graduate students, including about 10 international students studying in Japan, also participated in the forum.
The forum has drawn roughly 300 next generation researchers annually, and approximately 3,000 people have participated since its inception.
President Jekuk Chang said, “The conflicts of both countries have reached a deadlock.” He expressed concern over the relationship between Korea and Japan, suggesting that at the current time it may be advisable to adopt a more global perspective for the forum rather than limiting it to only those two countries. He also said, “It is necessary to communicate diversely to solve conflicts, and this forum plays and important role by bringing together scholars and professionals from various fields in each country.”
The theme for the event was ‘Korea and Japan’s Cooperation and Coexistence in the Global Age’. Researchers from both countries gave presentations and participated in discussions about international relations, politics, law, economy, management, history, language, literature, society, gender, religion, folklore, humanity, culture, arts, and more.
The event began with presentations on the morning of June 28, which were followed by an opening speech from President Jekuk Chang along with a welcoming speech from Dr. Korenaga Shun, President of Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University. Next, there was a keynote speech titled, “Korea and Japan’s Cooperation and Coexistence in the Global Age” delivered by Dr. Okonogi Masao, Chair-Professor at Dongseo University and Professor Emeritus at Keio University.
Master’s and Doctoral students participated as speakers and appointed debaters. There were a total of 73 students from 23 universities representing Korea, including Dongseo University, Seoul University, Ewha Womans University, Korea University, Hanyang University, and Busan University. There were also 71 students from 32 universities representing Japan, including Tokyo University, Kyoto University, Waseda University, and Keio University. Another 100 graduate students, including about 10 international students studying in Japan, also participated in the forum.
The forum has drawn roughly 300 next generation researchers annually, and approximately 3,000 people have participated since its inception.
President Jekuk Chang said, “The conflicts of both countries have reached a deadlock.” He expressed concern over the relationship between Korea and Japan, suggesting that at the current time it may be advisable to adopt a more global perspective for the forum rather than limiting it to only those two countries. He also said, “It is necessary to communicate diversely to solve conflicts, and this forum plays and important role by bringing together scholars and professionals from various fields in each country.”