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South Korea's President to Strengthen Ties in Japan Summit

1/10/2026

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Lee Jae Myung's Summit

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will visit Japan January 13-14 for a summit with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Nara City.
This will be Lee's second visit to Japan since taking office and aims to strengthen South Korea-Japan relations.
They will discuss historical issues, including the Chosei coal mine incident, and future cooperation in technology.
The summit will include a closed-door meeting, a joint news conference, and goodwill events.

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Meloni Strengthens Ties

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will visit South Korea from January 17 to 19, marking the first visit by an Italian leader in 19 years.
The January 19 summit with President Lee Jae Myung will focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, artificial intelligence, and defense, alongside broader international issues.
Italy ranks among South Korea's top four trading partners in the European Union (EU), underscoring the meeting's significance.

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Lee Jae Myung's Summit

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will visit Japan January 13-14 for a summit with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Nara City.
This will be Lee's second visit to Japan since taking office and aims to strengthen South Korea-Japan relations.
They will discuss historical issues, including the Chosei coal mine incident, and future cooperation in technology.
The summit will include a closed-door meeting, a joint news conference, and goodwill events.

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