South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba meet in Busan
Leaders reaffirm denuclearisation commitment, discuss trade and defence cooperation.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba held talks in Busan on 30 September 2025, according to dailymaverick.co.za. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula, a point confirmed across multiple news outlets. They also agreed to work together to tackle global trade turmoil and expressed a shared view that Korea and Japan should act together to address challenges.
According to CNA, South Korea and Japan are developing closer defence ties, have been working to develop closer ties since 2022, and have worked to overcome historical differences.
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