Lee, Takaichi set for summit, banking cooperation to manage historical disputes
South Korea and Japan's leaders are set to meet for their second summit, seeking to expand practical cooperation — including economic partnership — while building a “virtuous cycle” in which growing momentum helps the two countries navigate sensitive historical issues, The Korea Herald reports.
Lee, Takaichi set for summit, banking cooperation to manage historical disputes
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Lee, Takaichi set for summit, banking cooperation to manage historical disputes

Photo: AFP/The Yomiuri Shimbun
Eurasia 09/01/2026 15:42

South Korea and Japan's leaders are set to meet for their second summit, seeking to expand practical cooperation — including economic partnership — while building a “virtuous cycle” in which growing momentum helps the two countries navigate sensitive historical issues, The Korea Herald reports.

Cheong Wa Dae said Friday President Lee Jae Myung will travel to Nara from Tuesday to Wednesday at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Nara is Takaichi’s home prefecture and her political base, the news site reports.

Lee’s trip “aims to strengthen the bond and trust between the two leaders through shuttle diplomacy,” referring to reciprocal leader-level visits, South Korean National Security Advisor Wi Sung-lac said during a press briefing.

The visit comes about two months after the leaders held their first in-person summit on Oct. 30 on the sidelines of the 2025 APEC summit in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province.

According to Cheong Wa Dae, Lee and Takaichi will hold a series of engagements on Tuesday, including a one-on-one meeting with a small number of aides present, expanded summit talks, a joint press conference, a private meeting and an official dinner.

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