Gyeongnam National University Holds '2022 Peace Forum' with Japan and Taiwan in Jeju

Gyeongnam National University jointly hosted the '2022 Peace Forum' as a webinar with Soka University in Japan and Chinese Culture University in Taiwan.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Song Jong-gu] On the 18th, Gyeongnam National University jointly held the '2022 Peace Forum' webinar with Japan's Soka University and Taiwan's Chinese Culture University at the Korea SGI Jeju Korea-Japan Friendship Training Center located in Seogwipo City, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province.

President Park Jae-gyu said in his opening remarks, "The current U.S.-China strategic competition has manifested as strategic interests and dilemmas among Korea, Japan, and Taiwan in the East Asian region," adding, "We need to understand each country's perspective and find ways to avoid escalating tensions and promote dialogue and cooperation accordingly."

Following this, Masashi Suzuki, President of Japan's Soka University, and Chao Chien-min, Dean of the School of Social Sciences at Chinese Culture University, conveyed greetings under the theme of "Creating peace in East Asia through friendship and cooperation among the three countries."

This Peace Forum was held under the main theme of "The U.S.-China Strategic Competition and Its Impact," proceeding with sessions titled "Korea's Perspective," "Japan's Perspective," and "Taiwan's Perspective."

In the Korean session, Professor Lee Byung-chul of Gyeongnam National University served as the moderator, and Professor Choi Young-jun of Gyeongnam National University presented on the topic "U.S.-China Competition and Its Impact on East Asia: Korea's Perspective."

Professor Choi stated, "The Korean government values the Korea-U.S. alliance highly while also considering a strategic partnership with China," emphasizing, "The question is not 'Which side should Korea take?' but rather 'What should be done for world peace and prosperity?'"

Next, Professor Minoru Koide of Japan's Soka University, who participated as a discussant, evaluated that "Korea lacks a regional buffer to cope with diplomatic pressures from the U.S. and China and to share interests, often facing the two powers alone."

Additionally, Professor Huang Rongyuan of Chinese Culture University stressed, "Korea must respond wisely within a limited time."

Gyeongnam National University, Soka University, and Chinese Culture University have been holding the 'Peace Forum' annually on a rotating basis since 2017 to promote East Asian peace research and enhance academic exchanges among the three countries.

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