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South Korean President to Visit Japan for Dialogue

8/9/2025

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is set to embark on his inaugural visit to Japan later this month, meeting with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. This pivotal meeting seeks to foster dialogue and mend the frayed ties between the two nations, addressing lingering historical and territorial tensions.

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is set to embark on his inaugural visit to Japan later this month, meeting with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. This pivotal meeting seeks to foster dialogue and mend the frayed ties between the two nations, addressing lingering historical and territorial tensions.