<p>➀ Koo Ja-yeol, Chairman of LS Group, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Law degree by Waseda University on October 18, 2025, in recognition of his contributions to Korea-Japan economic cooperation and academic exchange.</p><p>➀ Waseda University highlighted Koo's roles as former head of the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) and SETO Forum director, which advanced bilateral ties and international collaboration.</p><p>➂ He joins notable past recipients like Samsung's late Chairman Lee Kun-hee and pledged to further promote exchanges between the two countries.</p>