Japan-China-Korea Trilateral Asian Seminar on the UN System held in Changnyeong, Korea (13-15/10/2016)

 President of JAUNS and Vice President of Kwansei Gakuin University, Former Ambassador of Japan to Germany and Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Professor Takahiro SHINYO lead a twelve-person Japanese delegation to the trilateral seminar.


The 16th East Asian Seminar on the UN System


Strategic Approaches to Building Sustainable Peace
in Northeast Asia from the UN’s Perspective
October 13-15, 2016



Co-hosted by
Korea Academic Council on the United Nations System (KACUNS)
China Academic Net for United Nations Studies (CANUNS)
Japan Association for United Nations Studies (JAUNS)


In collaboration with
Academic Council on the United Nations System (ACUNS)


Organized by
Korea Academic Council on the United Nations System (KACUNS)


Co-Sponsored by
The Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding (APCEIU),
The United Nations Association of the Republic of Korea (UNA-ROK),
Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Ministry of Unification and Youngone Corporation



At
Youngone Convention Center, The Sung Family’s Old Residence,
Changnyeong, Gyeongsangnam-do, Korea

And

Lake Hills Bugok Resorts,
Changnyeong, Gyeongsangnam-do, Korea




October 13 (Thursday)


  18:00– 20:00 Welcoming dinner with a keynote speech
    Venue: Youngone Convention Center, The Sung Family’s Old Residence, Changnyeong, Gyeongsangnam-do, Korea
    Guest Speaker: The Honorable Han Sung-joo, Chairman of the Board, KACUNS Former Minister of Foreign Affairs

October 14 (Friday)


  09:00– 09:20 Opening session

[Opening Remarks]

 HONG Kyudok, President of KACUNS, Professor of Sookmyung Women’s University, Former Deputy Minister for Defense Reform, Ministry of National Defense


 ZHANG Dan, Secretary-General of CANUNS President of CANUNS


 SHINYO Takahiro, President of JAUNS, Vice-President, Kwansei Gakuin University, Former Ambassador to Germany and Deputy Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations, New York


 The Honorable Han Sung-joo, Chairman of the Board, KACUNS, and Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea


  09:30– 11:10 Session I

    Peace and Stability in the Korean Peninsula and the Role of the United Nations: East Asian Perspectives

    Chair: H.E. Park In-kook, President, Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies, Former Ambassador and Permanent Representative, ROK to the UN

    Presentations:
     *Korea: Chung Kuyoun, Research Fellow, The Korea Institute for National Unification
     *China: Research Fellow, Institute of International Relations, Shanghai Academy of Social Science
     *Japan: Satoshi HIROSE, Professor of Nagasaki University

Satoshi HIROSE, Professor of Nagasaki University
Satoshi HIROSE, Professor of Nagasaki University

    Comments:
     *Korea: H.E. Kim Bong-hyun, Former Ambassador of the Republic Korea to the Commonwealth of Australia
          Jung Jae-Wook, Professor of Sookmyung Women’s University
     *China: ZHANG Dan, Secretary-General of CANUNS (TBC)
     *Japan: Takaaki MIZUNO, Professor of Kanda University of International Studies and Former NY Bureau Chief and Washington Correspondent of the Asahi Shimbun

Takaaki MIZUNO, Professor of Kanda University of International Studies
Takaaki MIZUNO, Professor of Kanda University of International Studies

  11:10– 12:50 Session II

    Enhancement of Regional Consultation and Cooperation among East Asian Countries for UN Peace Operations

    Chair: Professor Takahiro SHINYO, President of JAUNS, Vice-President, Kwansei Gakuin University, Former Ambassador to Germany and Deputy Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations, New York

Takahiro SHINYO, President of JAUNS, Vice-President, Kwansei Gakuin University
Takahiro SHINYO, President of JAUNS, Vice-President, Kwansei Gakuin University

    Presentations:
     *Korea: Choi Hyun-Jin, Professor of Kyung Hee University


     *China: ZHANG Jiao, Post-doctor Researcher and Lecturer, International Law Department, East China University of Political Science and Law
     *Japan: Ken INOUE, Senior Advisor on Democratic Governance, Japan International Cooperation Agency and Former Director for Democratic Governance, UN Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste

Ken INOUE, Senior Advisor on Democratic Governance of JICA
Ken INOUE, Senior Advisor on Democratic Governance of JICA

    Comments:
     *Korea: Chung Eunsook, Senior Research Fellow, The Sejong Institute, Board Member of ACUNS
          Kim Young Ho, Professor of Department of International Relations at Korea National Defense University (KNDU)
     *China: H.E. SHEN Yongxiang, Member of CANUNS
     *Japan: Sukehiro HASEGAWA, Former Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General, and Director for Academic Exchange, UN Association of Japan

Sukehiro HASEGAWA, Former Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General
Sukehiro HASEGAWA, Former Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General

  12:50– 14:00 Open Discussion and Lunch

    Guest Speaker: H.E. Lee Ho-jin, Vice President and CEO of The United Nations Association of the Republic of Korea, Former Ambassador to Hungary

  14:00– 15:40 Session III

    East Asian Challenges for Human Rights

    Chair: H.E. Lee Jung-hoon, Ambassador-at-large on North Korean Human Rights, Professor of Yonsei University

    Special Talks:
     Seoul Office’s Mission, Roles and Challenge UN Office of High Commissioner for UN Human Rights, Signe Poulsen (Representative)

    Presentations:
     *Korea: Rhee Yoojin, Research Fellow, Korea Development Bank Reunification Business Dept.
     *China: H.E. SHEN Yongxiang, Member of CANUNS
     *Japan: Mikiko OTANI, Member-elect, United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child


    Comments:
     *Korea: Kang Dong Wan, Professor of Dong-A University
          Lee Jong-Joo, Policy Planning and Coordination Division Director, The Ministry of Unification
     *China: ZHANG Dan, Secretary-General of CANUNS
     *Japan: Misako TAKIZAWA, Professor, J.F. Oberlin University

Misako TAKIZAWA, Professor, J.F. Oberlin University
Misako TAKIZAWA, Professor, J.F. Oberlin University

  15:40– 16:00 Open Discussion and Coffee Break
  14:00– 15:40 Session IV

    Sustainable Development and Peace: Global Agenda and Regional Solution

    Chair: H.E. SHEN Yongxiang, Member of CANUNS

    Presentations:
     *Korea: Lee Hanhee, Senior Fellow, Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation, Harvard Kennedy School
     *China: ZHANG Dan, Secretary-General of CANUNS
     *Japan: Go SHIMADA, Associate Professor, Graduate School of International Relations, University of Shizuoka

Go SHIMADA, Associate Professor, University of Shizuoka
Go SHIMADA, Associate Professor, University of Shizuoka

    Comments:
     *Korea: Song Young Hoon, Professor of Kangwon National University
          Byun Jin Suk, Professor of Sookmyung Women’s University
     *China: ZHANG Yi, Deputy Director of UNA-China
     *Japan: Jun KUKITA, Professor, Kwansei Gakuen University and Former Representative of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Kazakhstan

Jun KUKITA, Professor, Kwansei Gakuen University
Jun KUKITA, Professor, Kwansei Gakuen University

  18:00– 20:30 Gala Dinner for Participants

    Welcoming Remarks:
     The Honorable Sung Kihak, Chairman & CEO of Youngone Corporation, Advisor and Honorary Member of KACUNS

October 15 (Saturday)


  08:30– 10:10 Session V

    Integrating the Respects for Universal and Local Cultural Traditions and Values in Global Governance: East Asian Perspectives

    Chair: Sukehiro HASEGAWA, Former Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations

    Presentations:
     *Korea: Jo Dong-Joon, Professor of Seoul National University
     *China: QIU Guixi, Assoicate Professor, Dean of School of International Studies, Shanghai University of International Business and Economics
     *Japan: Tatsuro KUNUGI, Board Member, Earth Charter Commission Japan; Former UN Assistant Secretary-General (Special Representative of the Secretary-General; and Deputy Executive Director, UN Population Fund)

Tatsuro KUNUGI, Board Member, Earth Charter Commission Japan
Tatsuro KUNUGI, Board Member, Earth Charter Commission Japan

    Comments:
     *Korea: The Honorable Lee Seo-hang, President, Korea Institute for Maritime Strategy, Former Consul General to Mumbai
          Byun Jin Suk, Professor of Central Michigan University
     *China: ZHANG Jiao, Post-doctor Researcher and Lecturer, International Law Department, East China University of Political Science and Law

ZHANG Jiao, Post-doctor Researcher and Lecturer, East China University of Political Science and Law
ZHANG Jiao, Post-doctor Researcher and Lecturer, East China University of Political Science and Law

     *Japan: Professor Takahiro SHINYO, President of JAUNS, Vice-President, Kwansei Gakuin University, Former Ambassador to Germany and Deputy Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations

  10:20– 12:10 Session VI

    Global Citizenship Education: Respects for Diverse Perspectives and Responses

    Chair: ZHANG Dan, Secretary-General of CANUNS

    Special Talks:
     Global Citizenship Education, Chung Utak (Director, Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding)

    Presentations:
     *Korea: Yoo Seung-jick, Professor of Sookmyung Women’s University, Former President of Greenhouse Gas Inventory Information & Research Center of Korea, The Ministry of Environment
     *China: QIU Guixi, Assoicate Professor, Dean of School of International Studies, Shanghai University of International Business and Economics
     *Japan: Miki SUGIMURA, Vice President and Professor of Sophia University

Miki SUGIMURA, Vice President and Professor of Sophia University
Miki SUGIMURA, Vice President and Professor of Sophia University

    Comments:
     *Korea: Park Heung-soon, Dean of Graduate School, Sunmoon University
          H.E. Chang Donghee, Professor of Kyungpook National University, Former Ambassador to Finland
     *China: ZHANG Jiao, Post-doctoral Researcher and Lecturer, East China University of Political Science and Law
     *Japan: Yasushi KATSUMA, Professor of Waseda University

Yasushi KATSUMA, Professor, Waseda University
Yasushi KATSUMA, Professor, Waseda University

  12:10– 13:00 Special Session for Future Generation & Wrap-Up

    
    Chair: H.E. Sun Joun-yung, Former Ambassador and Permanent Representative, ROK to the UN

      GCED (Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding under the auspices of UNESCO)

    Presentations:
     *Korea: Bora Ju (Ewha Womans University)
     *China: Fang Chengqi (Peking University)
     *Japan: Yumiko Sato (Soka University)

      Briefing about the Preparation of the 2017 ACUNS Annual Meeting in Seoul:
     *The Honorable Hyun In-Taek, Professor of Korea University, Former Minister of Unification, Chairman of Local Organizing Committee for the 2017 ACUNS Seoul Meeting
     *Mr. Alistair Edgar, Executive Director, ACUNS


    Concluding Remarks:
     *HONG Kyu-dok, President of KACUNS, Professor of Sookmyung Women’s University, Former Deputy Minister for Defense Reform, Ministry of National Defense
     *H.E. SHEN Yongxiang, Member of CANUNS
     *H.E. SHINYO Takahiro, President of JAUNS, Vice-President, Kwansei Gakuin University, Former Ambassador to Germany and Deputy Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations, New York President of JAUNS

  13:00– 14:00 Lunch

    
    Guest Speaker: The Honorable Yoo Seong-Ok, President, Gyeongnam Development Institute

  14:30–    Sightseeing (Optional) – Departure
  16:00–    Busan Tour (IBIS Ambassador Busan Haeundae)