On October 17, 2019, A-PAD Japan participated in an international symposium on disaster management held by Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea. A-PAD Japan’s executive director, Ms. Kaori Neki discussed disaster response in Japan and introduced the Social Emergency Management Alliance (SEMA) in which the private sector and NPOs collaborate to provide disaster assistance. Ms. Neki also discussed A-PAD Japan’s assistance activities for Typhoon No.19 (Hagibis).

At the event, A-PAD Korea had an exhibition space and introduce their activities to the participants.