11th Korea-Japan Forum

August 31–September 2, 2003
Gyeongju, Korea

On August 31–September 2, 2003, the Eleventh Korea-Japan Forum took place in Gyeongju, Korea. Approximately 40 leaders from the political, nonprofit, academic, media, and corporate sectors gathered to discuss a variety of topics, including socio-political developments in both countries, the changing economic environment in Northeast Asia and the future of Korea-Japan economic cooperation, and regional security issues. They also discussed the promotion of bilateral exchange and cooperation in anticipation of the upcoming 40th anniversary of the normalization of Korea-Japan diplomatic relations.

August 31

Opening Ceremony

Remarks

RO-MYUNG GONG, Chairman, Korea-Japan Forum
TADASHI YAMAMOTO, President, JCIE

Session I: Socio-Political Impact of Population Movements and Generational Changes in Korea and Japan

September 1

Session II: Changing Economic Environment in Northeast Asia and Future of Korea-Japan Economic Cooperation

Session III: Coping with North Korea’s Nuclear Development and Prospects for Korea-Japan Cooperation

Session IV: Changes in Security Situation in Northeast Asia and Prospects of Korea-US, US-Japan Alliance

September 2

Session V: Promoting Exchange and Cooperation for 40th Anniversary of Normalization of Korea-Japan Diplomatic Relations in 2005