The 13th Korea-Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman's Meeting was held in Osaka, Japan, where the focus was on enhancing economic cooperation between the two countries. Hyunsang Cho, the Vice Chairman, highlighted the significance of collaboration in the hydrogen industry, high-tech manufacturing, and tourism as promising areas for future cooperation. The meeting aimed at finding solutions to cope with the unstable international situation and structural growth limitations through private economic cooperation. In addition to discussing the potential in the hydrogen industry and supply chains, both nations explored avenues for joint projects in energy, resource development, and SOC in third countries. The meeting resulted in a joint statement outlining plans to expand exchanges, discover new areas of cooperation, and collaborate at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation CEO Summit. The awards presented at the event symbolized the long-standing economic ties between Korea and Japan. Looking ahead to the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations normalization next year, the leaders expressed hope for strengthened relations and economic growth through synergy in cooperation.