Visit of Toyo University Faculty of Law Delegation to Our University’s Law School
On Thursday, November 7, a delegation from Toyo University’s Faculty of Law in Japan (comprising five faculty leaders and 30 students) visited our university's Law School, hosted by Dean Professor Kim Il-hwan. That morning, the delegation was welcomed by the East Asia Law and Politics Research Institute (headed by Professor Kwon Chul) of the Law Research Institute. They were given a campus tour, which included the law library, mock courtroom, student lounge, and the rooftop of the law building. Following the tour, the delegation gathered in Room 20103 of the law building, where Professor Kwon gave a special lecture introducing our university and the legal education system in Korea.
Toyo University, originally founded as a private institution for philosophical education called the Private School of Philosophy by Enryo Inoue in 1887, is a private comprehensive university located in Hakusan, Bunkyo, Tokyo. Our universities have an exchange agreement, and this visit marked the second one since September of last year.
The delegation was impressed by the well-maintained facilities and showed keen interest in the legal education and lawyer training systems in both Japan and Korea. During the exchange session with Korean students, topics ranged from academic discussions on differences between Korean and Japanese civil law to casual topics like local restaurant recommendations. The visiting professors were particularly impressed by the students from the Global Leaders Program, who communicated fluently in Japanese and English.
In the afternoon, the delegation visited the Munmyo Shrine area, where they enjoyed the autumn scenery around the historic Myeongnyundang Hall and ginkgo trees, experiencing the unique blend of tradition and modernity on our campus.
Expressing their gratitude for this visit, the delegation shared ideas for future collaborations, including joint research projects, made possible by the exchange agreement between our universities.
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