1. The selection of members for the Korea-Japan Joint History Research Committee was completed by both 
countries.  The Committee had been established as the result of the agreement between the leaders of the 
Republic of Korea and Japan in October 2001.

 
2. The Committee is consisted of 12 Korean and 9 Japanese scholars.  The Japanese side is considering 
the additional selection of members.

 
3. The 1st Meeting of the Korea-Japan Joint History Research Committee will be held in Seoul on May 25, 
2002, for discussions on the management plans and course of research for the Committee.

 
4. The Korea-Japan Joint History Research Committee will conduct research for the next two years on the 
related history of Korea and Japan and report results thereof.  The activity of this Committee may be 
extended if needed.

                                                                   Spokesperson of MOFAT

* unofficial translation