The two governments tasked relevant authorities to coordinate regularly. Agencies focused on demographic issues, balanced economic growth, agricultural self-sufficiency, emergency prevention, and mental health will exchange policy insights and best practices. Officials said these steps will help ensure joint solutions are effective.
President Lee highlighted the importance of close ties in both societal and economic areas. He said the summit would serve as a cornerstone for rebranded South Korea-Japan relations. Ishiba added that he hoped shared experiences and wisdom would help the two nations overcome common challenges.
Before the summit, Ishiba visited the tomb of Lee Soo-hyun, a Korean student killed while saving a Japanese man in Tokyo. Lee’s spokesperson said the gesture demonstrated the potential for reconciliation and deeper cooperation between the two countries.
The meeting lasted about an hour, and the leaders walked together outdoors afterward. This was their third face-to-face encounter this year, following meetings in Canada and Tokyo. During their previous summit, the leaders signed a joint document for the first time in 17 years, signaling growing diplomatic alignment.
Ishiba and his spouse later attended a dinner hosted by Lee featuring traditional energy-boosting dishes. Lee’s wife could not attend due to health issues. The summit also focused on long-standing historical grievances, including Japan’s colonial-era forced labor and sexual slavery of Korean women.
Both leaders agreed that confronting history is essential for a bright future. Ishiba previously said at the United Nations that no country can advance without addressing past conflicts. Lee expressed agreement and emphasized joint efforts to create sustainable solutions for their populations.
The South Korea-Japan cooperation also aims to tackle population outflow from rural areas. Officials hope increased collaboration will support remote communities and reduce urban concentration pressures. Experts noted that shuttle diplomacy between the two nations could enhance regional stability and economic integration.
Overall, South Korea-Japan cooperation signals a shift toward pragmatic diplomacy. By combining efforts on societal, economic, and security issues, the two countries aim to achieve long-term stability and growth while improving mutual understanding.
South Korea-Japan cooperation strengthened as President Lee Jae Myung hosted outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Busan. The leaders agreed to tackle shared societal challenges such as aging populations, urban concentration, and suicide. They emphasized collaboration to address demographic and economic pressures affecting both countries.
The two governments tasked relevant authorities to coordinate regularly. Agencies focused on demographic issues, balanced economic growth, agricultural self-sufficiency, emergency prevention, and mental health will exchange policy insights and best practices. Officials said these steps will help ensure joint solutions are effective.
President Lee highlighted the importance of close ties in both societal and economic areas. He said the summit would serve as a cornerstone for rebranded South Korea-Japan relations. Ishiba added that he hoped shared experiences and wisdom would help the two nations overcome common challenges.
Before the summit, Ishiba visited the tomb of Lee Soo-hyun, a Korean student killed while saving a Japanese man in Tokyo. Lee’s spokesperson said the gesture demonstrated the potential for reconciliation and deeper cooperation between the two countries.
The meeting lasted about an hour, and the leaders walked together outdoors afterward. This was their third face-to-face encounter this year, following meetings in Canada and Tokyo. During their previous summit, the leaders signed a joint document for the first time in 17 years, signaling growing diplomatic alignment.
Ishiba and his spouse later attended a dinner hosted by Lee featuring traditional energy-boosting dishes. Lee’s wife could not attend due to health issues. The summit also focused on long-standing historical grievances, including Japan’s colonial-era forced labor and sexual slavery of Korean women.
Both leaders agreed that confronting history is essential for a bright future. Ishiba previously said at the United Nations that no country can advance without addressing past conflicts. Lee expressed agreement and emphasized joint efforts to create sustainable solutions for their populations.
The South Korea-Japan cooperation also aims to tackle population outflow from rural areas. Officials hope increased collaboration will support remote communities and reduce urban concentration pressures. Experts noted that shuttle diplomacy between the two nations could enhance regional stability and economic integration.
Overall, South Korea-Japan cooperation signals a shift toward pragmatic diplomacy. By combining efforts on societal, economic, and security issues, the two countries aim to achieve long-term stability and growth while improving mutual understanding.
