Recipients of the Fourth Nakasone Yasuhiro Award
Ms. Shin-wha LEE, PhD
Award of Excellence
Born: September 22, 1965
Republic of Korea
Occupation: Professor
Department of Political Science and International Relations, Korea University
Dr. Lee has worked as a Researcher at the World Bank, Special Advisor to the United Nations, and Coordinatorof UNESCO Chair on Peace, Democracy and Human Rights, and now is a professor at Korea University while
concurrently serving as Consultant to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Her research activity to date has
included the themes of the East Asia Vision Group, UNESCO Human Security Project, Independent Inquiry into
the Actions of the United Nations during the 1994 Genocide in Rwanda, Environmental Protection andCooperation in Northeast Asia, and Strategic Thoughts in Northeast Asia, and resulting policy papers have beenof reference to policymakers. As East Asia aims toward working for stability and development, the above
research themes promote organization of the region’s diverse factors into a coherent vision. The research
activities by Professor Lee can be expected to provide further contribution to these efforts.

Mr. Tadashi HATTORI, MD
Incentive Award
Born: January 8, 1964
Occupation: Visiting Professor and Supervisor
National Institute of Ophthalmology, Viet Nam

JapanDr. Hattori has worked independently in the heath care field in Viet Nam since 2002. He has utilized advanced
Japanese techniques such as endoscope and lasers, not currently available in Viet Nam to perform eye treatment.
Besides providing no-cost treatment to patients who could not afford payment, Dr. Hattori has trained otherophthalmologists in the techniques. His work has expanded to Thailand, Laos, Indonesia, and other neighboring
countries. To endeavor to strengthen the medical infrastructure in Viet Nam, Dr. Hattori organized support fromoverseas and encouraged people working in the field. Dr. Hattori’s activities represent the Award’s objectives toencourage and recognize outstanding achievements conducted by the younger generation.

Mr. Monir Hossain MONI, PhD
Incentive Award
Born: May 1, 1971
Occupation: Associate Professor
Department of Political Science, University of Dhaka

Bangladesh

Dr. Moni has conducted research on political science in Japan and earned a PhD in Asia-Pacific International
Studies from Waseda University in 2007. His current research centers on the theme of Japan’s Expanding
Engagement in South Asia and he also makes recommendations regarding the future prospects and direction ofcooperation between Japan and South Asia that includes not only a political aspect but also seeks to strengthen
economic cooperation and comprehensive mutual and understanding at the social and intellectual levels ofexchange. The objective of enhancing mutual understanding and cooperation between Japan and South Asia wasdetermined to be a theme that deserves further research activity.

Mr. Philip YANG, PhD
Incentive Award
Born: July 13, 1964
Occupation: Professor, Department of Political Science;
Director, Taiwan Security Research Center, National Taiwan University

TaiwanDr. Yang, while conducting research in the fields of international law and international security, has establisheda website that transmits information related to relationship between Taiwan, the People’s Republic of China, andthe United States. Entitled Taiwan Security Research, the website is where readers can find objective,
straightforward information. Researchers in Taiwan and China find the contents to be reliable, and the website
contributes to the peace and stability of the Strait. Dr. Yang participates in many international researchcollaboration projects and his efforts have increased understanding about the Taiwan issue. His work toward
securing peace and security in the international community was found to be worthy of high evaluation.