South Korea's President Lee Eager to Visit Japan Soon

New South Korean President Lee Eager for Early Japan Visit; Says His Govt will Cooperate on North Korea Abduction Issue

SEOUL — South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on Thursday expressed his desire for an early visit to Japan. “I intend to visit Japan at an early date,” Lee said at a press conference. He will mark one month since taking office on Friday.

South Korea's President Lee eager to visit Japan soon

The president expressed hope to promote dialogue with the Japanese side through repeated mutual visits in order to reduce misunderstandings and facilitate cooperation.

South Korean leader seeks early visit to Japan, stresses cooperation

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday expressed a strong desire to visit Japan at an early date, showing eagerness to forge cooperation in security and economic issues despite lingering disputes over history with its neighbor.