From the 2002 Soccer World Cup jointly held by Japan and South Korea, a photo exhibition that conveys the fierce battle at that time has started in Tokyo as it is 20 years this month.
The Soccer World Cup, which was jointly held by Japan and South Korea, has been held for one month from the end of May 2002, and at the Korean Cultural Center in Japan in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, a photo exhibition showing the highlights of the match will be held on the 26th. It started from.
At the venue, 40 photographs that convey the state of the tournament, such as players who score goals and rejoice, and many supporters who filled the stands, are exhibited.
A commemorative ceremony was also held on the 26th, with the participation of South Korea's Ambassador to Japan Kang Chang-il and Tsuneyasu Miyamoto, director of the Japan Football Association, who participated in the Japan-Korea World Cup as a key to protection. It was done.
Among them, Director Miyamoto had an injury on his face at that time, so he looked back on the memories of the tournament while showing off the face guard he wore in the game. I want to connect to international support. "
In addition, a total of eight Japanese and Korean university students born in 2002 were invited to participate in the event wearing the uniforms of the representatives of each country.
A Korean female university student said, "While the relationship between Japan and South Korea is said to be the worst, I think it is the younger generation who can improve it, so I would like to create an era where it is said that the relationship between Japan and South Korea is good." I did.
In addition, a Japanese male university student also said, "I would like to have exchanges that will allow us to build a good relationship like 20 years ago."
This photo exhibition is open until July 5th.