Myongji University Japanese Studies Department Holds Consumer Policy Exchange with Four Tokushima Universities

Myongji University's Department of Japanese Language and Literature recently held a significant exchange event with four universities from Japan's Tokushima Prefecture. The "Myongji University Department of Japanese Language and Literature & Tokushima Prefecture 4 Universities Consumer Policy Opinion Exchange and Networking Event" brought together approximately 30 participants, including faculty and students from both nations.

The core theme of the exchange was "Sustainable Consumption," a critical global challenge. Students from both South Korea and Japan shared their perspectives on pressing environmental and consumer issues, offering insights from a youth-centric viewpoint. Japanese students presented research on reducing food loss through microbial analysis, promoting sustainable fashion and remakes, addressing marine and business waste in tourist areas like Naruto City, and fostering conscious consumerism for environmental care.

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The young people of Tokushima Prefecture have expressed their aspirations to grow into researchers and social innovators with global insights based on this exchange.

Myongji University students presented their own ideas and solutions focused on sustainable consumption and food waste, showcasing innovative approaches from young Korean minds. Notably, the Japanese participants expressed keen interest in learning about South Korea's advanced food waste separation and collection systems, as well as its clothing recycling and distribution landscape.

Professor Lee Eun-mi of Myongji University's Department of Japanese Language and Literature highlighted the event's significance, stating that it provided a platform for young individuals to aspire to become researchers and social innovators with global perspectives. She expressed hope that the innovative ideas and cross-border collaboration would serve as a solid foundation for building a better, more sustainable society. Student Jung Da-yoon also shared her positive experience, emphasizing the value of discussing sustainable consumption and consumer policy with her Japanese counterparts and the personal growth achieved through preparing her presentation.

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It was meaningful to discuss sustainable consumption and consumer policy with students from four universities in Tokushima Prefecture. I learned and grew a lot while preparing the presentation.