Takayama City said it has designated June as Korea Month to promote cultural exchanges between Korea and Japan. The city will hold diverse events including a June 11 forum on new possibilities in the future tourism industry between the two countries and June 26 joint concert of Nagoya University of Arts and its sister Kyungnam University. “Korea Exhibition,” showcasing Korean traditional culture and hallyu stars, will be held at the Takayama City Hall through June 30. During the event period, those who participate in quiz games about Korea will have a chance to win a round-trip ticket to Korea and two-night accommodation certificate. For more information, visit www.hida.jp/hangul/index.htm.

(yoonmi@heraldcorp.com)