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


  • World
  • Tuesday, 30 Sep 2025

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.

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