On November 30, 2019, TKU Television Kumamoto's "Live News days" broadcast a segment about the study session held in Kumamoto regarding the Japan-Korea Tunnel.
The following is a summary of what was broadcast.
A study session was held in Kumamoto City by the Kumamoto Prefectural Council for the Promotion of the Japan-Korea Tunnel,
which aims to connect Japan and South Korea by tunnel. The council aims to achieve peace throughout Asia by connecting Japan and South Korea by tunnel.
Today's study session featured Mr. Yukitaka Ishii, the first chairman of JR Kyushu, as the lecturer.
Mr. Ishii gave a lecture on the Kyushu Shinkansen and the Asia Strait Tunnel.
He expressed his opinions on the advantages of constructing a Japan-Korea tunnel centered around Saga Airport.
The Kumamoto Prefectural Council for the Promotion of the Japan-Korea Tunnel stated that it will continue to undertake various initiatives toward the tunnel's opening.
