Japanese prime minister travels to meet South Korea president for second leg of hometown summits
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met for their fourth summit in six months, aiming to strengthen ties amid geopolitical challenges. The meeting took place in Andong, South Korea, marking a historic visit to each other's hometowns by sitting leaders. Both leaders expressed hopes for enhanced cooperation on economic and energy issues, as well as mutual trust.
- ▪This summit is the fourth meeting between the two leaders in about six months.
- ▪The leaders discussed cooperation under severe geopolitical conditions, including the situations in the Middle East and the Indo-Pacific.
- ▪Their relationship has improved since 2023, moving beyond historical disputes to focus on common challenges.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onJapanese prime minister travels to meet South Korea president for second leg of hometown summitsSouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hold their fourth meeting in about six monthsByHYUNG-JIN KIM Associated PressMay 19, 2026, 12:02 AM1:48Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves upon arrival at the Daegu International Airport in Daegu, South Korea, Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
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