South Korea's Lee, outgoing Japan PM Ishiba hold talks on global trade, North Korea

South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung and Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba shake hands at joint press announcement after the summit in Tokyo, Japan, August 23, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/Pool

SEOUL (Reuters) -The leaders of South Korea and Japan agreed on Tuesday to work together to tackle global trade turmoil while reaffirming their commitment to denuclearisation on the Korean peninsula, a South Korean presidential spokesperson said.

President Lee Jae Myung hosted Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on a goodwill visit to highlight the neighbours' commitment to improve once-frosty ties and cooperate more closely on trade.