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Ishiba Agrees to Strengthen Ties with South Korea's Lee in Call

On Monday, June 9, 2025, South Korea's new leader Lee Jae-myung and Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba held a phone conversation in which they agreed to enhance the cooperation between their two countries.
The call followed Lee's election last week and reflected a mutual aim to continue coordination on North Korean issues amid a challenging security environment.
The leaders emphasized their commitment to working closely with the United States within a three-party framework and planned an in-person meeting to strengthen their relationship further.
The conversation lasted about 25 minutes, during which Ishiba said he wished to advance bilateral ties based on a strong foundation, and Lee emphasized pragmatism and cooperation with Tokyo and Washington.
This commitment to deepen ties and jointly address geopolitical challenges suggests a continuing effort to stabilize Korea-Japan relations and security cooperation in Northeast Asia.

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