When discussing Korea-Japan relations, forging a future-oriented relationship is frequently put on the table. However, as the Korea-Japan conflict which has worsened over the past few years has spiraled into economic and security issues, the two countries have not discussed future-oriented relations for a long time. Meanwhile, changes in the international order have been detected such as the escalation of US-China strategic competition, the advancement of North Korea’s nuclear and missile development, and the outbreak of Ukraine War. Against this backdrop, there has been a more urgent need for Korea and Japan to normalize the strained bilateral relations and rebuild the relationship for a co-prosperous future. Will Korea’s Yoon administration and Japan’s Kishida administration be able to open a new era for the two countries?
This session aims to seek ways to improve the bilateral relations, and to have candid discussion on future joint vision that Korea and Japan can share.