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At Meeting Rich in Symbolism, Ishiba and South Korea's Lee Agree to Steadily Build Ties
Leaders agreed to enhance cooperation on regional security and economic issues, emphasizing trilateral ties with the United States amid evolving geopolitical challenges, officials said.
- On August 23, 2025, in Tokyo, South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung held his inaugural full summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
- Their meeting marked the 60th anniversary of normalized diplomatic relations and followed Lee's historic choice to visit Japan before the United States.
- The leaders agreed to steadily develop bilateral ties based on the 1965 foundation and discussed cooperation on trade, security, and denuclearization of North Korea.
- Ishiba expressed a desire for both nations to work closely together for a brighter future, while Lee conveyed optimism that his trip to Japan will help foster genuine trust between their peoples.
- They pledged to enhance trilateral cooperation with the U.S., establish a joint consultative body, and address shared challenges in a future-oriented partnership.
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