Japan-S. Korea Panel Launched to Address Low-Birthrate Issues
Sendai, Miyagi Pref., Aug. 30 (Jiji Press)--Business leaders from Japan and South Korea on Sunday launched a bilateral exchange committee to address falling birthrates and population decline, challenges common to both countries. The committee's secretariat is based at Japan's Conference for Choosing the Future, a private-sector organization comprising a broad range of participants, includin...
Japan and South Korea have established a bilateral exchange committee to tackle the pressing issue of low birthrates and population decline, shared challenges that affect both nations. This collaboration, launched on Sunday in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, brings together a diverse group of business leaders from both countries.
The committee's secretariat is housed at Japan's Conference for Choosing the Future, a private-sector organization that includes representatives from the business community, labor organizations, and academia. The initiative aims to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experiences between the two countries, leveraging private-sector cooperation to develop solutions to their demographic challenges.
Ken Kobayashi, head of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry and a co-chair of the committee, expressed optimism that this partnership will serve as a catalyst for creating a society where younger generations can thrive with hope.
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