FILE PHOTO: South Korea's Prime Minister nominee Lee Nak-Yon speaks during a press conference at the presidential Blue House in Seoul on May 10, 2017. REUTERS/Jung Yeon-Je/Pool
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's prime minister plans to visit Japan next week in what would be the highest-level trip since Japan imposed export curbs in a deepening trade and diplomatic row, the Yonhap news agency reported on Sunday.
Lee Nak-yon, whose trip is scheduled for Oct. 22-24, will attend Japanese Emperor Naruhito's enthronement ceremony on behalf of President Moon Jae-in, Yonhap said, citing presidential officials.
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