Japan PM Takaichi Arrives in S. Korea Ahead of Summit with Lee in Andong
The leaders will also weigh a possible military logistics pact as both countries seek to reduce exposure to oil shocks and supply-chain disruptions.
- On Tuesday, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi began their bilateral summit in Andong to discuss regional security, including North Korea's nuclear arsenal and the U.S.-Iran war.
- Marking their fourth encounter in six months, this meeting reciprocates Lee's January visit to Nara as the leaders deepen cooperation amid severe geopolitical conditions and supply chain vulnerabilities.
- Agenda items include economic and energy cooperation, though South Korea's Ministry of National Defense stated Seoul has no intention of signing a bilateral Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement with Tokyo.
- Beyond formal discussions, scheduled events include a banquet featuring traditional Andong jjimdak and a Pansori performance at Hahoe Folk Village, with honor guards underscoring the ceremonial nature of the visit.
- Both countries are prioritizing economic resilience, with Japan and South Korea pursuing strategies to reduce supply chain dependence on China, aiming to move beyond historical grievances from Japan's 35-year colonization of the Korean Peninsula.
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