Inter-Korean exchanges almost do not exist, even though 60 years have passed since the separation of the two Koreas. The conclusion for unification on the Korean peninsula still seems distant, even though the two Koreas have kept talking about (their own respective) visions of unification. There are new variables. They include the recent nuclear weapon development and the formation of a succession system for KIM Jong-un. The possibility of North Korea’s collapse is raised along with the economic hardship in North Korea. If unification comes right now, how will neighboring countries in proximity to the peninsula respond? This session will discuss the influence of the unification of the two Koreas: Will the unification contribute to peace and prosperity in East Asia? Will neighboring countries respond negatively to the emergence of a new and powerful Korea?
- The possibility of the reunification of the two Koreas.
- Do neighboring countries support Korean reunification?
- If the two Koreas are united, what impacts will be made in the international relations of East Asia?
- Will the reunification of the two Koreas be an opportunity for cooperation among neighboring countries?

- Moderator
KWAK Seung-Jun (Chairman, Presidential Council for Future and Vision)

- Main Speaker
LEE, Geun (Professor, Graduate School of International Studies, Seoul National University)

- Panelists
Mark Clements MINTON (President of the Korea Society)
Walter KLITZ (Director, Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Liberty)
SU Changhe (Dean, the School of International and Diplomatic Affairs, Shanghai International Studies University)
Evgeny AFANASIEV (Director-General, the Personnel Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation)
OKONOGI Masao (Emeritus Professor, Faculty of Law and Graduate School, Keio University)
HAHM Chaibong (Director, the Asian Institute for Policy Studies)