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PM Takaichi to Visit South Korea for 'Shuttle Diplomacy' Summit with President Lee Jae-myung
Discussion on Japan-South Korea Relations and Regional Situation
Prime Minister Takaichi is scheduled to visit South Korea today for a summit meeting with President Lee Jae-myung. Takaichi emphasized that the importance of Japan-South Korea relations and Japan-U.S.-South Korea cooperation is growing even further in the current severe strategic environment. Both governments have agreed to maintain close communication to stably develop Japan-South Korea relations in a future-oriented manner, and this visit will serve as a crucial opportunity for that, she stated.
Middle East and Indo-Pacific Situation, and Energy Issues
The summit will also include discussions on the severe international situation and strategic environment, including the Middle East and the Indo-Pacific region. Takaichi announced that she will engage in in-depth discussions with President Lee Jae-myung on specific directions for cooperation between the two governments and the development of Japan-South Korea relations. She also added that concrete cooperation measures regarding energy issues would be discussed.
*Source: YouTube: 日テレNEWS (2026-05-19)*
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