1.        The 4th Meeting of the Korea-Japan Joint History Research Steering Committee, which is consisted of 
nongovernmental academics and government officials from Korea and Japan to support activities of the 
Korea-Japan Joint History Research Committee, was held in Seoul on March 22, 2004.

2.        The participants reviewed the activities of the Korea-Japan Joint History Research Committee, which 
was launched in May 2002, and discussed measures towards the government-level support for the efficient 
management of the Committee.

3.        The delegations from the Republic of Korea and Japan noted the amicable management of the Korea-
Japan Joint History Research Committee, and agreed to continue support by the Korea-Japan Joint History 
Research Steering Committee.

4.        They also agreed to hold the next meeting in Tokyo, on a date which will be discussed through 
diplomatic channels.

                                                                  Spokesperson of MOFAT

* unofficial translation