This session focuses on historical reconciliation to promote a better future relationship between Korea and Japan. Mutual understanding and cooperation among nations are required in a global society for peaceful and prosperous coexistence. In East Asia, however, conflicts of historical interpretations among Korea, Japan, and China act as a great barrier to mutual cooperation. In particular, a latent distrust that resulted from Japanese colonial rule has existed in the relationship between Korea and Japan. The distrust has intensified because of their different interpretations of history, aggravating the countries’ public opinions toward the other country. The past shackles the future. Scholars will seek ways to achieve historical reconciliation to reduce mutual distrust between the two nations.