CIS hold along with Graduate school of Culture management hold a Joint Academic Conference with Faculty of Law, Kyushu Univ. Japan between Nov. 2nd and 3rd at Inha. This conference was for graduate students of both Faculties and the main theme was "East Asia in the Era of Globalization - Trends, Challenges and Tasks Ahead." Director Euikon Kim of CIS and Prof. Hong-pyo Lee of Kyushu agreed to further the bilateral cooperation and provide some programs for students.