Title: Living in between: Stories of Zainichi Koreans – A Panel Discussion on the Experiences of Zainichi Koreans

Contents: Panel Discussion (approx. 60 min), Q&A session (approx. 15min)

Date: December 18th, 2025, 13:15-15:00

Location: Room 34, Hitotsubashi University West Campus Main Building 3F

This public panel discussion explores the diverse identities and lived experiences of Zainichi Koreans in Japan. Speakers with different backgrounds will share their perspectives on belonging, heritage, and the choices that shape their everyday lives. The event invites the audience to reflect on how identity is formed within multicultural Japanese societies.

Facilitator:
Daiki Yanagawa (Hitotsubashi University Graduate School of Social Sciences Ph.D Student)

Panelists:

Hwang-gi Kim(Hitotsubashi University Graduate School of Social Sciences Master Student)

Daisuke Nakagawa (Kanagawa University Faculty of Cross-Cultural Japanese Studies)

Hyun-tae Lee (Mindan Student Association (Korean Residents Union in Japan))

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*No registration/fee is needed to participate in this event. It is open to all students, faculty, and external guests.