Overview
- Diplomatic sources say South Korea and Japan are arranging President Lee Jae Myung’s visit next month for talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
- The summit is likely to take place in Nara, and the trip would be Lee’s second to Japan after August talks in Tokyo, following Shigeru Ishiba’s Busan visit in September.
- The leaders are expected to reaffirm reciprocal visits and pledge a future-oriented approach to relations after years of strained ties.
- Agenda planning includes coordination with the United States on efforts targeting North Korea’s denuclearization.
- Attention is expected on Seoul’s attempt to ease Japan–China tensions sparked by Takaichi’s remarks about a possible response if Taiwan is attacked.