Iori Yoneda of Community Media appointed as Special Professor at Busan University of Foreign Studies

## Iori Yoneda of Community Media appointed as Special Professor at Busan University of Foreign Studies

In April 2026, Iori Yoneda, Executive Director of Community Media, was appointed as a Special Professor at the Global Cooperation Center of Busan University of Foreign Studies in South Korea.

### Background and Experience
Iori Yoneda has extensive experience in regional information infrastructure development, digital talent cultivation, content planning and production, and ICT implementation, bridging the gap between information technology and cultural/spatial expression.

Since 2019, Community Media has organized overseas experience programs in Nagasaki Prefecture for students from Busan University of Foreign Studies. Since joining the company, Iori Yoneda has advanced practical educational programs that combine cutting-edge ICT training with Japanese cultural experiences.

Last year, during the "22nd National Local Tea Summit in Tsushima," held in Tsushima City, Nagasaki, Yoneda served on the executive committee. He worked to connect the history of Japan-Korea exchange, symbolized by the "Joseon Tongsinsa" (Korean missions), to modern tea culture. By inviting South Korean tea producers and utilizing students from Busan University of Foreign Studies for interpretation and operational support, he fostered an international exchange venue.

### Future Activities
With this appointment, Iori Yoneda will promote cooperation focusing on:

1. **Promoting Practical Educational Programs Centered on ICT Education**: Utilizing AI, drones, 3D modeling, video production, and digital twins.
2. **Advancing Research Projects Integrating Cultural Exchange and Technology**: Constructing learning models that repurpose cultural resources as modern educational and research assets.
3. **Reinterpreting Japan-Korea Exchange through Historical Context**: Connecting the history of the "Tongsinsa" (physical movement of culture) to modern digital communication.
4. **Expanding International Educational Programs**: Developing exchange programs linking Nagasaki/Tsushima with Busan.
5. **Cultivating Global Talent**: Supporting career development through practical interpretation and translation experiences.

### Profile of Iori Yoneda
Born in Nagasaki in 1988, Iori Yoneda completed his studies at Aoyama Gakuin University's Graduate School of International Management. After working at an enterprise software firm and a digital art production company, he became Executive Director of Community Media in 2020. He has also served as a collaborative researcher at Nagasaki University. His specialty lies in digital communication and spatial media design. He leads large-scale cultural/technological integration projects, regional DX support, and digital talent development in Nagasaki.