In a significant diplomatic move, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is scheduled to meet South Korean President Lee Jae Myung during his two-day visit to Busan, South Korea, starting September 30. This visit, reported by Japanese broadcaster TV Asahi and confirmed by a Korean government official, will mark Ishiba’s first and final trip to South Korea as prime minister. The announcement comes shortly after Ishiba revealed his resignation earlier this month, with his successor to be determined through a ruling party leadership race in early October. This meeting underscores the ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations, particularly in the realms of security and economic cooperation. The leaders previously met in Tokyo last month, where they agreed to enhance collaboration with the United States to counter North Korea’s nuclear and missile threats. Ishiba’s impending departure adds a layer of urgency to this diplomatic engagement, as both countries seek to solidify their partnership amidst regional security challenges.
Japan’s Ishiba to visit Busan from Sept 30 to meet S.Korea’s Lee, TV Asahi reports
