Korean Institute of Criminology (KIC) and the ‘Study of Law and Research Department’ of Meiji University in Japan signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen academic cooperation between the two sides. KIM Il-su, the president of KIC, and Murakami Kazuhiro, the head of the department were present at the MOU signing ceremony held at KIC. The two sides agreed to conduct joint research projects, hold joint academic, seminars and enhance relationships and information exchanges. During the ceremony, the common view of expanding cooperation and strengthening partnership between KIC and the Study of Law and Research Department of Meiji University was shared.