The Alumni's Association of Kyushu University in Korea was founded in 1948. More than 700 Korean returnees have been conducting activities such as holding annual general meetings of the association, and semi-annual publications of alumni journals back in Korea. On December 6, 2004, the 2004 General Meeting of the Alumni's Association of Kyushu University in Korea was held in Seoul, Korea, with the participation of President Kajiyama, Trustee Imanishi, and Trustee Yanagihara.
The Alumni's Association of Kyushu University in Korea has produced many dignitaries including the former Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the presidents of Chonbuk National University and Sunchon National University. This general meeting enjoyed the participation of Park Kwan-sun, director of Seoul Office; Soe Hyun-seop, distinguished professor of Seoul Branch Office (former Consul-general of the Republic of Korea in Fukuoka); and Hong Yoon-sik, distinguished professor of Seoul Branch Office. Through the exchanges, more reinforced collaboration is expected among the Alumni's Association of Kyushu University in Korea, the Seoul Office, the Branch Office, and Kyushu University.

President Kajiyama delivering remarks at the general meeting.

Presenting a gift (Hakata doll) to of the Alumni's Association of Kyushu University in Korea.(Right: President Snin Dong-So of the Alumni's Association of Kyushu University in Korea.)

Kyushu University currently registers 512 Chinese students, which accounts for 44% of the total number of foreign students. Recently, Chinese returnees founded the Alumni's Association of Kyushu University in China. On December 25, 2004, the first general meeting of the Alumni's Association of Kyushu University in China was held in Beijing successfully with the participation of 150 people, including fellow alumni.
From Kyushu University, President Kajiyama participated with Trustee Koterayama, Trustee Imanishi, and Trustee Yanagihara. In celebration of the foundation of the Alumni's Association, the International Symposium on Academia-Industry Collaboration was held following the general meeting. Trustee Koterayama of Kyushu University and Mr. Cao Zhaomin, Deputy Director of the Science & Technology Division, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, reported about their efforts toward academia-industry collaboration at each university. At the Returnee's Business Foundation/Inauguration Exchange Event, three Chinese entrepreneurs who are Kyushu University alumni made presentations on their experience in starting their businesses.
The establishment of this alumni's association is expected to enhance the network of Kyushu University graduates in China and further expand the academic and international exchanges, which will be marked with promotion of academia-industry collaboration and education of outstanding students.

Commemorating the foundation of the association: Guests and alumni.

In front of the central cafeteria on the Kyushu University Hakozaki campus, an Egyptian fast food mobile restaurant called "Nabi-san" is open, and is gaining much popularity among students. In response to the request from Kyushu University for serving meals for Muslim students, Mr. Amer Nabil opened this mobile restaurant. He lives in the City of Kitakyushu and is the only chef who serves Halal food (alcohol-free, pork-free dishes for Muslims) in the Kyushu area. Of a total of about 1,200 foreign students, there are about 150 Muslims, but Mr. Nabil says, "I'm surprised to see many Japanese students as well as Muslim students enjoying my food."
The menu includes 6 choices, including the Chicken donair sandwich, shish kebab, and curry, with prices starting at 280 yen.
A foreign student at the restaurant said, "I come here a lot because the food is very good. It's very convenient, too." He was sitting at the bench in front of the restaurant enjoying the food.
Mr. Nabil said with a smile, "I serve tasty and healthy food at reasonable prices. Please come and try."