Japan, South Korea Leaders Agree on Closer Ties, North Korea

The leaders of South Korea and Japan, Lee Jae Myung and Shigeru Ishiba, met in Tokyo.

They discussed ways to work together more closely, especially on security and the economy.

They also talked about how to protect themselves from North Korea.

They agreed to work together in areas like defense and technology.

This meeting was before Lee was scheduled to meet with the U.S. President, Donald Trump.

They also want to strengthen their alliance with the US.