Frayed relations between Korea and Japan appear to be on the mend with the late December announcement aimed at drawing the comfort women issue to a close. In conveying his apology to President Park, Prime Minister Abe voiced hope for a new era in relations with South Korea. The US hailed the step forward by its key allies in Northeast Asia. Meanwhile, China's step-up of military activity in the South China and East China Sea and North Korea's January nuclear test and February missile test heightened shared concerns and underscored the need for bilateral cooperation. Korea Society Chairman Thomas Hubbard, discusses recent progress in Korea-Japan relations with Council on Foreign Relations Senior Fellow Dr. Sheila Smith in this timely and forward-looking session, co-organized with the Japan Society.   
 

Korea-Japan Relations: Potential and Progress   

Ambassador Thomas Hubbard       
Senior Director, Asia Practice, McLarty Associates

Dr. Sheila Smith        
Senior Fellow for Japan Studies, Council on Foreign Relations and author of Intimate Rivals: Japanese Domestic Politics and a Rising China

Welcome by Thomas Byrne, President of The Korea Society & Ambassador Motoatsu Sakurai, President of Japan Society

The Korea Society and Japan Society Member Tickets: $10

Non-Member Tickets: $20

YPN and Explorer Level Members Register here for free admission.

12:00 PM | Registration 
12:30 PM | Discussion

If you have any questions, please contact Nikita Desai or (212) 759-7525, ext. 355.