In a bid to help repair strained bilateral ties, a Tokyo university that had for decades stored traditional attire worn by the last princess of Korea's Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) donated the clothing to Korea's Cultural Heritage Administration on Wednesday.

During a ceremony at the Korean Center in Tokyo, representatives of Bunka Gakuen University and the South Korean government signed a memorandum of understanding commemorating the donation.

"I hope this gift will serve as a symbol and will help improve ties," said Sunao Onuma, president of Bunka Gakuen University. "The attire is an important cultural asset as it was made using techniques of the highest class."