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Lee and Takaichi Hold First Summit in Gyeongju, Pledge Forward-Looking Cooperation

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Lee Jae Myung and Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held their first summit in Gyeongju, agreeing to pursue forward-looking cooperation between their countries. During the 40-minute meeting, the two leaders discussed the growing importance of Korea-Japan relations and the need for stronger cooperation in the face of shifting global and trade dynamics. They also congratulated each other on their respective inaugurations, with Lee praising Takaichi's commitment to building a future-oriented and stable relationship between their nations.

Key Takeaways:

  • The first summit between Lee Jae Myung and Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was held in Gyeongju, lasting around 40 minutes.
  • The two leaders agreed to pursue forward-looking cooperation between their countries, with a focus on deepening their partnership amid shifting global and trade dynamics.
  • Prime Minister Takaichi expressed gratitude for President Lee's warm welcome and congratulated him on his inauguration in June.
  • Takaichi noted the growing significance of bilateral cooperation between Japan and South Korea, citing the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
  • The two leaders emphasized the need to share experiences and work together to address both domestic and international challenges.
  • Takaichi announced her intention to continue "shuttle diplomacy" and maintain close communication between the leaders.
  • The Japanese prime minister said she hoped to build a relationship of trust for peace, stability, and prosperity in the region through the APEC forum.

Statistics:

  • The summit lasted 41 minutes, from 6:02 p.m. to 6:43 p.m.
  • Japan and South Korea have a 60-year history of diplomatic relations, marked by the normalization of ties in the current strategic environment.
  • Prime Minister Takaichi has recently refrained from visiting the Yasukuni Shrine and expressed her fondness for Korean food and cosmetics.

Sources:

  • "Lee, Takaichi Hold First Summit in Gyeongju, Pledge Forward-Looking Cooperation" (The Korea Herald)
  • "South Korean, Japanese leaders hold summit in Gyeongju" (Yonhap News Agency)

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