US EditionSouth Korea’s president highlights friendly ties in Japan before key summit with Trump
Lee and Ishiba agreed to strengthen security, economic cooperation, and youth exchange programs amid shared regional challenges and planned joint trilateral coordination with the U.S.
- On Saturday, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held his first full summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Tokyo, Japan, on Aug. 23, 2025, before meeting U.S. President Donald Trump.
- Following months of resumed shuttle diplomacy since the June 17 G7 meeting, Seoul and Tokyo face common challenges and rely on Washington to counter China's growing regional influence.
- Leaders agreed to cooperate on security and industry, focusing on denuclearizing North Korea, hydrogen, artificial intelligence, and issued a joint statement—the first in 17 years.
- In Washington, Lee and Trump are set to address security concerns including China, North Korea, and Seoul's financial contribution for U.S. forces stationed in South Korea, with possible outcomes including fast-track entry visas for South Korean travelers.
- The visit's unusual sequencing suggests Lee prioritizes Japan as a key partner, while the talks underscore the security stakes with about 80,000 US troops amid the 60th anniversary of normalized ties.
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For the first time, a Korean leader travels to Tokyo before his inaugural visit to Washington. After their meeting, President Lee and Japan's Prime Minister Ishiba summon their common strength.
[NHK] Prime Minister Ishiba held a Japan-South Korea summit meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, who visited Japan for the first time since taking office, and spoke of the need to further develop stable relations between the two countries.
Good morning! The Vuelta a España kicks off in Turin, and in Tokyo, the leaders of South Korea and Japan will meet. This will be the first foreign visit of the new South Korean president, Lee Jae-myung. First, the weather: cloudy skies with occasional rain will move southward this morning. Behind them will be alternating clouds and sunshine, with a chance of isolated showers. Temperatures will reach 17 to 20 degrees Celsius. Heading out? Here's …
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