Japanese media reported, “Kishida considering visiting Korea in early September”…Presidential office stated, “Decision has not been made yet”

“Japanese media reported that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering visiting South Korea early next month to hold a summit with President Yoon Suk-yeol. According to Kyodo News, Prime Minister Kishida wants to meet with President Yoon before his retirement to review the process of improving Japan-Korea relations and confirm ongoing cooperation in areas such as security. A senior official from the presidential office stated that although there have been discussions with Japan regarding the visit even before Prime Minister Kishida decided not to run for reelection as the Liberal Democratic Party leader, no decision has been made yet. The official mentioned that President Yoon is willing to meet with Prime Minister Kishida at any time within the framework of shuttle diplomacy between South Korea and Japan and will announce any decisions when they are finalized. By Hyoin Jang, Yonhap News Agency. #Kishida #President_Yoon_Suk-yeol #South_Korea_Japan_Summit. For inquiries and tips on Yonhap News TV articles: KakaoTalk/Line jebo23.”