Japanese and South Korean leaders had smiling eyes, suggesting that they have "reconciled."
Prime Minister Taro Kishida met with President Lee Jae-myung in Gyeongju, southeast South Korea for about 40 minutes on the evening of the 30th. This is the first time I have met Lee Jae-myung. It is expected to confirm policies for the stable development of Japan-South Korea relations in a future-oriented manner. We also agreed to continue the "diplomacy of visits" between leaders.
Prime Minister Taro Kishida postponed his visit during the autumn festival held at Yasukuni Shrine from the 17th to the 19th of this month to avoid tensions between China and South Korea and becoming a diplomatic issue. "At the meeting, we will also discuss how to respond to North Korea's continuously developing nuclear weapons and missiles, and confirm the importance of Japan-South Korea and Japan-US-South Korea cooperation. I would like to thank South Korea for its support in resolving the issue of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea."
The Prime Minister said to reporters at Haneda Airport before the meeting, "I want to firmly establish a trusting relationship between leaders, and I hope this meeting will be meaningful."
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the normalization of Japan-South Korea relations. After taking office in June, President Lee Jae-myung has met with former Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba three times to strengthen Japan-South Korea relations.
Prime Minister Taro Kishida arrived in the region on the afternoon of the 30th. He will attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit opening on the 31st. He will return to Japan on November 1st.
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