A lecture entitled "Japan-Korea Relations in the 21st Century - Our Neighbor is Our Partner -" was held.

On Friday, May 8, a guest lecture hosted by College of Global Communication titled "Japan-Korea Relations in the 21st Century — Neighboring Countries Are Partners" was held. Many students, mainly those enrolled in the "Introduction to Global Culture (Cultural Exchange)" course, participated in the lecture.

The lecturer is Mr. Nobuya Takasugi, who has worked at the Korean branch of a Japanese company and has long been active in international exchange settings such as the "Japan-Korea Exchange Festival." Based on his extensive personal experience, he spoke about contemporary events and challenges between Japan and South Korea, as well as the potential for future bilateral relations, incorporating concrete examples.

In the lecture, it was emphasized that Japan and South Korea are neighboring countries that have maintained deep ties, even though they have faced difficult moments in politics and historical understanding. He also passionately spoke to students about the importance of not only learning each other's languages and cultures but also trying to understand each other's positions and historical backgrounds in the coming era. In particular, he passionately spoke to students about the importance of visiting the sites and experiencing them firsthand while touching on experiences related to the Japan-Korea Exchange Festival.

Many participating students shared positive feedback for the future, such as "I want to become someone who can communicate with a broad perspective," "I realized the importance of knowing and respecting the other person's culture," and "I have come to see international exchange as something that begins with a single step I take myself, rather than seeing international exchange as a distant matter."

This lecture provided a valuable opportunity for students to reflect on the significance of cultural exchange for themselves.