NIKKEI FORUM 31st FUTURE OF ASIA Special Session on South Korea-Japan Economic Ties

We have witnessed a dramatic improvement in South Korea-Japan relations in recent years, and the encouraging trend continues despite leadership changes both countries. Amidst serious challenges to the post-war global order and free trade, and rising geopolitical risks, making the trend irreversible is crucial for peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region. In this special session of the Future of Asia, politicians, business leaders and experts will discuss the importance of economic collaboration in forging a more robust South Korea-Japan relationship.

Outline

Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 2PM - 6PM *JST (Tentative.)

Venue: Tokyo, Japan

Organizer: Nikkei Inc.

In collaboration with: Chey Institute for Advanced Studies

Special Sponsor: SK hynix

Sponsor: Mizuho Bank

Supported by: Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Japan

Format: Online (Live streaming)
* Simultaneous interpretation available in Japanese, English, and Korean
* You can also watch the Nikkei Forum 31st “Future of Asia” on June 10 (Wed) and 11 (Thu)
Click here for details * In-person attendance is by invitation only.

Fee: Registration is required. Free of charge.
* Registration Deadline：June 9

Contact: Secretariat of 31st FUTURE OF ASIA
reg_foa2026@creative-net.co.jp

For Press & Media: Registration and permission by the organizer are required for media coverage.
Please contact the Press Desk of 31st FUTURE OF ASIA.
press_foa2026@creative-net.co.jp

Program

(As of April 17, 2026)
*Honorific titles omitted.
*English, Korean and Japanese simultaneous interpretation will be available during the forum.
*Please be advised that speakers and programs are subject to change.

00:00 - 00:00
Welcoming Remarks

00:00 - 00:00
Keynote Speech

Fumio Kishida

Former Prime Minister, Japan

Speaker from Korea (TBC)

Moderator

Yosuke Onchi

Seoul Bureau Chief, Nikkei Inc.

00:00 - 00:00
Special Speech

Toshiki Kawai

President & CEO, Tokyo Electron

00:00 - 00:00
Roundtable DiscussionEconomic Priorities for Japan and South Korea in an Increasingly Complicated Global Environment

Chey Tae-won

Chairman and CEO, SK Group; Chairman, Chey Institute for Advanced Studies
Masakazu Tokura

Counselor, Sumitomo Chemical
Masahiko Kato

President & CEO, Mizuho Bank
Moderator

Mikio Sugeno

Managing Director, Editor-in-Chief, Nikkei Inc.