Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to Meet with South Korean President in Seoul

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to visit Seoul on September 6-7 for a summit with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol. The meeting aims to review and enhance cooperation between the two nations, focusing on security measures against North Korea and bilateral relations.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will visit Seoul on September 6-7 for a summit with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, Yoon's office announced on Tuesday.

The leaders plan to assess the progress in their efforts to strengthen cooperation and discuss future strategies to deepen their partnership before Kishida's expected resignation later this month, according to a statement from his office.

Since taking office in 2022, President Yoon has prioritized mending ties with Japan and enhancing security collaboration to address North Korea's military threats, leading to a significant improvement in relations between the neighboring countries.

(With inputs from agencies.)