Kyung Hee University Institute of International Area Studies Holds International Academic Conference on East Sea Regional Cooperation with Jilin University, China

[Asia Economy Reporter Minwoo Lee] An international academic conference was held to explore ways for the Northeast Asian region to cooperate politically, economically, and environmentally.

The Institute of International Area Studies at Kyung Hee University announced on the 4th that it co-hosted the international academic conference titled "Challenges and Tasks of Cooperation in the East Sea Region: Focusing on Political, Economic, and Environmental Issues" together with the Northeast Asia Research Institute of Jilin University in China and the Jeju Peace Institute at the Jeju Peace Institute in Seogwipo, Jeju.

At this international academic conference, the current status and challenges of peacebuilding in the Northeast Asian region surrounding the East Sea, as well as political, economic, and environmental issues, were analyzed. The conference also discussed the geopolitical situations of neighboring countries with intertwined interests and regional network strategies. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the event was held in a hybrid format, both online and offline.

The conference began with an opening address by Kim Junyeop, director of the Institute of International Area Studies at Kyung Hee University, congratulatory remarks by Wu Su, director of the Northeast Asia Research Institute at Jilin University, and Han Intaek, director of the Jeju Peace Institute. The session was moderated by Professor Choi Youngjun of Kyung Hee University.

The first session focused on peacebuilding in the Northeast Asian region and China's role. Professor Jang Hyeji of Jilin University served as chair, with presentations by Professor Wang Soga of the same university, Professor Siwonhwa of Fudan University, and Professor Joo Jaeu of Kyung Hee University. This was followed by a discussion led by Professor Jang Somyeong and Professor Seo Bak of Jilin University, Professor Shin Sanghyup of Kyung Hee University, and Dr. Jeong Seungcheol of the Jeju Peace Institute.

The second session addressed cooperation in the East Sea region. Director Kim chaired the session, and Director Wu Su gave a presentation. Professors Shin Beomcheol of Kyonggi University, Professor Choi, and Professor Kim Hyangdan of Jilin University participated in the discussion.

The final session focused on building regional networks in the East Sea and Russia's role. Professors Bae Gyuseong and Choi of Kyung Hee University presented. Subsequently, Professors Lee Euiyoung of Gunsan University, Park Youngae and Hyun Chunhee of Jilin University, and Kim Seokhee of Kyung Hee University engaged in the discussion.

Director Kim stated, "From political, social, and economic perspectives, the production factors such as resources, capital, and technology of each country in the East Sea region are highly complementary, making it a new growth axis in Northeast Asia. Restoring mutual trust between countries is the most important factor to achieve peacebuilding in the East Sea region, and this international academic conference will provide implications for exploring such measures."

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