Dear All, 

The Japan-ROK relationship is on the brink of a new era. Both nations can significantly contribute to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region and the creation of a sustainable society by deepening multifaceted cooperation.

 

In this context, to deepen exchanges between Japan and South Korea and explore common issues and solutions, the Economic Security Research Program (ESRP) and the Initiative for Global Security and Energy Transition at RCAST, The University of Tokyo welcomes the faculty members from the Economic Security Cluster at the Institute for Future Strategy (IFS), Seoul National University, to co-host an in-person public symposium titled "Japan-ROK Economic Security Symposium: Semiconductor, AI, and Sustainable Technologies" from 15:00-17:00 on January 30.

 

Japanese-English simultaneous interpretation is provided. Pre-registration required.

Please note that if there are a large number of applicants, participants may be selected through a lottery. 

【Registration form】

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1oXToqM43EGn_Rul7_xNrK5l0oIICv65qvvzViK3dnJA/edit?ts=65a25e16

【Details】

There is a growing expectation for new collaborative relationships between Japan and South Korea in the field of economic security. We will discuss how we can address common challenges in the Indo-Pacific region by leveraging our respective strengths, particularly in areas such as strengthening supply chain resilience of semiconductor and battery production, research collaborations in AI and biotechnology, and collaboration in other cutting-edge technologies that enhance sustainability.

【Date and Time】

January 30th (Tuesday), 15:00-17:00 JST (doors open at 14:20)

 

【Venue】

ENEOS Hall, Building #3-S, Komaba II Campus, Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo 

Address: 4-6-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8904 JAPAN

Map: https://www.rcast.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/access.html

 

【Languages】

English (Japanese-English simultaneous interpretation will be provided) 

 

【Panelists】

ROK's economic Security Policies
- Jong Hee Park (Professor, Department of Political Science and International Relations, Seoul National University)

Semiconductors and AI Cooperation
- Seok Joon Kwon (Assistant Professor, School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University)

Carbon Neutral Technology and Climate Change
- Ki Tae Nam (Professor, Material Science and Engineering, Seoul National University)

Japan's Economic Security Policies, Semiconductors, and AI
- Akira Igata (Director of ESRP / Project Lecturer, RCAST, The University of Tokyo)

LCA of Sustainable Technology
- Eri Amasawa (Project Associate Professor, RCAST, RE-Global, The University of Tokyo)

Biotech and Food Production
- Megumi Avigail Yoshitomi (Visiting Researcher, RCAST, The University of Tokyo / President, Japan Association for Cellular Agriculture (JACA))

【Event Website】

https://esrp.rcast.u-tokyo.ac.jp/events/events-1442/?lang=en

I will take plenty of time for Q&A - looking forward to seeing you all there! 

Best regards, 

Akira

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