South Korea and Japan Mark 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties
A reception commemorating the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Japan was held at the New Otani Hotel in Tokyo on June 19. Hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Japan, the event welcomed about 1,000 attendees, including leading political, business, and cultural figures from both countries.
In his remarks, South Korean Ambassador Park Cheol-hee reflected on 60 years of growth in Korea-Japan relations and called for continued efforts to ensure a hopeful future for both nations. Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru acknowledged the two countries’ complex history but emphasized the value of ongoing exchanges and the importance of close communication, especially amid today’s challenging strategic environment.
The event also featured cultural performances by Korean and Japanese high school students and artists, along with promotional booths highlighting Korean culture. Diplomatic relations between South Korea and Japan were formally established on June 22, 1965, with the signing of the Treaty on Basic Relations Between Japan and the Republic of Korea. The agreement normalized ties two decades after the end of Japan’s colonial rule over the Korean Peninsula.
Luis A. Staff Reporter junior/1751271617/1613367813
Comprehension Question오늘의 주제에 대해 이해해 보세요.
1. What kind of event was held in Tokyo?
2. Who gave speeches at the event?
3. What special shows were performed at the event?
4. Why is the 1965 treaty important?
Discussion Question오늘의 주제에 대해 강사님과 토론해 보세요.
1. What do you know about Japan’s culture?
2. What food from other countries do you like?
3. Have you watched a Japanese cartoon or movie?
4. What would you do at a friendship event?
South Korea and Japan Mark 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties
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South Korea and Japan Mark 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties
대한민국과 일본 간 외교 관계 정상화 60주년을 기념하는 리셉션이 6월 19일 도쿄 뉴 오타니 호텔에서 열렸습니다.
주일 대한민국 대사관이 주최한 이번 행사는 양국의 주요 정치, 경제, 문화 인사를 포함해 약 1,000명이 참석했습니다.
발언에서, 박철희 주일 한국대사는 한일 관계 60년의 발전을 되돌아보며 양국의 희망찬 미래를 위한 지속적인 노력을 촉구했습니다.
이시바 시게루 일본 총리는 양국 간 복잡한 역사를 인정하면서도, 지속적인 교류의 가치와 특히 오늘날과 같은 어려운 전략적 환경 속에서 긴밀한 소통의 중요성을 강조했습니다.
그 행사는 또한 한일 고등학생들과 예술가들의 문화 공연이 펼쳐졌으며, 한국 문화를 소개하는 홍보 부스도 운영되었습니다.
대한민국과 일본 간의 외교 관계는 1965년 6월 22일 ‘한일 기본조약’ 체결을 통해 공식적으로 수립되었습니다.
그 조약은 일본의 한반도 식민 통치가 끝난 지 20년 만에 양국 관계를 정상화한 것이었습니다.
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South Korea and Japan Mark 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties 
Comprehension Question오늘의 주제에 대해 이해해 보세요.
A reception commemorating the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Japan was held at the New Otani Hotel in Tokyo on June 19. Hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Japan, the event welcomed about 1,000 attendees, including leading political, business, and cultural figures from both countries.