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South Korea and Japan Leaders Meet Amid APEC Summit

10/29/2025

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will meet on Thursday, October 28.
The meeting occurs during Takaichi's visit to South Korea for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju.
Minoru Kihara, Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary, confirmed the visit and emphasized Japan's commitment to a fair economic order and regional development.
The summit will be Takaichi's first with Lee since taking office on October 21.

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will meet on Thursday, October 28.
The meeting occurs during Takaichi's visit to South Korea for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju.
Minoru Kihara, Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary, confirmed the visit and emphasized Japan's commitment to a fair economic order and regional development.
The summit will be Takaichi's first with Lee since taking office on October 21.