Japan-Korea Teacher Exchange Program Japan-Korea and Korea and Japan Future Partnership Funds Joint Project
-Enhancing mutual understanding to build a stronger relationship between Japan and Korea-
Keidanren (Japan Business Federation) and the Federation of Korean Industries (FKI) agreed to establish a “future partnership fund” in their respective countries. Each business group has contributed to the fund, which will be used for collaborative projects to promote a forward-looking relationship between the two countries, particularly in fields such as youth exchanges and industrial cooperation, with the aim of building a friendly relationship between the two countries for the future.
August 24-29, 2024
Keizai Koho Center dispatched 50 Japanese high school teachers to Korea to participate in a six-day program from August 24 to 29, 2024. The program, which is part of the youth exchange initiatives of the Japan-Korea and Korea-Japan Future Partnership Funds established by Keidanren and the Federation of Korean Industries (FKI), included visits to schools and companies. The program aims to promote cross-cultural exchange among Japanese and Korean high school teachers, following the invitation of 50 Korean high school teachers to Japan in January 2024.
January 15-19, 2024
Keizai Koho Center implemented the first of the series of programs by organizing the Invitation Program for Korean Teachers from January 15-19, 2024 in Tokyo, in cooperation with Keidanren and FKI. A total of 50 Korean teachers of various subjects including Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education and Languages participated. They visited Japanese schools and corporations and also learned about Japanese culture and traditions.
After returning to their home country, the teachers will share the first-hand knowledge gained from the program with their students, thereby contributing to better mutual understanding and continuous cooperation between Japan and Korea.
The second program is scheduled to be held in August, 2024 and Japanese school teachers will be visiting Seoul.