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South Korea's Lee, outgoing Japan PM Ishiba hold talks on global trade ... 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. By Reuters 30 Sep 2025 South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (2-R) and Japanese outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (2-L) hold talks during a summit in the southeastern city of Busan, South Korea, 30 September 2025. Ishiba is on a two-day visit to South Korea marking the restoration of 'shuttle diplomacy' between the two nations. EPA/YONHAP / POOL SOUTH KOREA OUT Dive Deeper Speed Read Summary Listen Dive Deeper 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. "The two leaders shared the view that ... Korea and Japan, as neighbours and global cooperation partners with similar positions, should act together to address challenges," the spokesperson, Kang Yu-jung told a press briefing after they met. The effort to resolve challeng…

South Korea, Japan reaffirm denuclearisation goal, closer defence ties ... Audio By Carbonatix SEOUL, June 28 (Reuters) – South Korea and Japan on Sunday reaffirmed their commitment to the denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula and agreed to revive joint search-and-rescue drills in a step forward for security ties between the neighbouring countries. Meeting in Seoul, South Korean Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back and his Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi agreed to work on regional stability bilaterally, as well as through their partnerships with Washington, in the sixth round of talks between the two countries. “Both ministers shared the view to continue cooperation for maintaining regional peace and stability amid a grave security environment,” South Korea’s defence ministry said in a statement. South Korea and Japan, with U.S. encouragement, have been working to develop closer ties since 2022 and overcome sometimes bitter historical differences, a policy continued by President Lee Jae Myung and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. In 2019, Seoul moved to end the GSOMIA intelligence-sharing pact with Japan after Tokyo restricted exports of semiconductor materials and removed Sou…

South Korea, Japan reaffirm denuclearisation goal, closer defence ties South Korea and Japan have been working to develop closer ties since 2022 and overcome sometimes bitter historical differences.

S. Korea, Japan reaffirm pledge to denuclearise Korean peninsula SEOUL, June 28 — The defence ministers of South Korea and Japan reaffirmed today their countries’ commitment to the denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula, despite Pyongyang’s repeated pledges to expand its nuclear arsenal. The meeting comes after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to strengthen his country’s defence capabilities, including equipping its navy with nuclear weapons and pressing ahead with missiles testing. South Korean Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back held talks with Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi in Seoul, who is on a two-day visit, during which the two agreed to explore ways to deepen defence cooperation. Seoul and Tokyo are both security allies of Washington, but cooperation between their militaries has been hampered by historical tensions stemming from Japan’s colonial rule of the Korean Peninsula in the early 20th century. But the two “reaffirmed their commitment to the complete denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula and the establishment of lasting peace, and agreed to continue bilateral cooperation... as well as trilateral cooperation among South Korea, Japan and the United States…

South Korea, Japan reaffirm pledge to denuclearise Korean peninsula ... South Korea, Japan reaffirm pledge to denuclearise Korean peninsula Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (right) and South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu-Back inspecting honour guards during a welcoming ceremony before their meeting at South Korea’s Defence Ministry on June 28. PHOTO: EPA Published Jun 28, 2026, 01:10 PM Updated Jun 28, 2026, 01:49 PM Set as preferred source Listen SEOUL – The defence ministers of South Korea and Japan reaffirmed on June 28 their countries’ commitment to the denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula, despite Pyongyang’s repeated pledges to expand its nuclear arsenal. The meeting comes after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to strengthen his country’s defence capabilities, including equipping its navy with nuclear weapons and pressing ahead with missile testing. South Korean Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back held talks with his Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi in Seoul. Koizumi is on a two-day visit, during which the two agreed to explore ways to deepen defence cooperation. Seoul and Tokyo are both security all…

South Korea, Japan Reaffirm Denuclearisation Goal and Strengthen ... South Korea, Japan Reaffirm Denuclearisation Goal and Strengthen Defence Ties LN24 / 34 minutes June 28, 2026 0 3 min read South Korea and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to the complete denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula and pledged to deepen defence and security cooperation as both nations confront growing regional threats, including North Korea’s advancing missile programme and increasing geopolitical tensions in East Asia. The renewed commitment came during high-level talks between officials from the two neighbouring countries, who agreed that closer military coordination and strategic cooperation are essential to maintaining peace and stability in the region. Shared Commitment to Denuclearisation In a joint statement issued after the meeting, Seoul and Tokyo reiterated their support for the complete denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula and called on North Korea to return to dialogue and comply with international obligations regarding its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes. Officia…

South Korea, Japan reaffirm denuclearization goal, closer defense ties Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, foreground right, and South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back inspect honor guards during a welcoming ceremony at the Defense Ministry in Seoul, South Korea, on Sunday. Image: Kim Hong-Ji/Pool via AP politics South Korea, Japan reaffirm denuclearization goal, closer defense ties June 28 04:33 pm JST June 28 | 04:33 pm JST 15 Comments SEOUL South Korea and Japan on Sunday reaffirmed their commitment to the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula and agreed to revive ‌joint search-and-rescue drills in a step forward for security ties between the neighboring countries. Meeting in Seoul, South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back and his Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi agreed ‌to work on regional stability bilaterally, as well as ⁠through their partnerships with Washington, in the sixth round ⁠of talks between ⁠the two countries. "Both ministers shared the view to continue cooperation for maintaining ‌regional peace and stability amid a grave security environment," South Korea's defense ministry ⁠said in a statement. South Korea and ⁠Japan, with U.S. encourageme…

S. Korea, Malaysia Agree to Continue Efforts for Complete ... General Seoul, March 19 (QNA) - The South Korean and Malaysian defense ministries announced on Wednesday their agreement to continue efforts for the complete denuclearization of North Korea during regular bilateral talks in Seoul. According to a statement issued today, the two sides discussed defense cooperation and regional security situation. The two sides also agreed to continue making efforts together to faithfully implement the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), UN Security Council resolutions against North Korea and for the complete denuclearization of North Korea, Yonhap News Agency reported. The statement added that both sides agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation in advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence, as well as maritime security and the arms industry. (QNA) General Asian countries Koreas Malaysia Hello!How can we help?

South Korea's Lee, outgoing Japan PM Ishiba hold talks on global trade ... By Jack Kim and Hyunjoo Jin 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. Join the discussion → Share your thoughts! Read more from our local writers → Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - Jim Casha “The two leaders shared the view that … Korea and Japan, as neighbours and global cooperation partners with similar positions, should act together to address challenges,” the spokesperson, Kang Yu-jung told a press briefing after they met. The effort to resolve challenges facing the international community comes amidst a turbulent geopolitical environment and trade order, she said, adding that both reaffirmed commitment to the “complete denuclearisation” of the Korean peninsula. Last week, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said t…