The Asiatic Research Institute (ARI) signed a memorandum of understanding with the Institute of International Studies, Gakushuin Women's College, on November 22, 2013. Director Sakuma Ushio, Deputy Director Konno Jun and Professor Rha Kyung-Soo visited the ARI and exchanged views on how to promote bilateral academic exchange with ARI Director Lee Jong-Wha, Deputy Director for International Cooperation Son Key-young and Deputy Director Lee Hyoung-sik.