A Japan-South Korea panel tasked with selecting members for and supporting the activities of a planned joint history research committee held its first meeting Monday afternoon in Tokyo.
The bilateral panel, comprising representatives from government and academia, will discuss the future agenda of the research committee, in particular its makeup and general timetable, according to Foreign Ministry officials.
The panel also aims to promote mutual understanding through exchange programs for scholars and experts, particularly in light of recent disputes over the interpretation of historical events.