On July 8, 2025, NKNGO Forum hosted former Korean ambassador to Japan Shin Kak-soo at Mindan Central Hall in Tokyo. Around 40 Korean community representatives attended.

Shin discussed a gradual path from managing relations to recovery and stability, pragmatic diplomacy, and cooperation between government and civil society.

Following Song Wonsuh’s welcome, the lecture, discussion and networking offered a shared space to consider the future of Korea–Japan relations.