Archive · 30 Sep 2025
South Korea and Japan Discuss Trade, North Korea
The leaders of South Korea and Japan, Lee and Ishiba, met in Busan, South Korea.
They talked about working together on trade issues and making the world a better place.
They also discussed North Korea's nuclear program, both agreeing on the goal of denuclearization.
Japan has reached a trade deal with the U.S., while South Korea is still working on its own deal.
They plan to continue discussing social issues like low birth rates.
This meeting happened as Japan is choosing a new leader.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met with outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
Leaders agreed to work together on global trade and denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.
Japan has a framework trade deal with the U.S.; South Korea's negotiations continue.
The meeting aimed to improve ties and address challenges facing the international community.
Both leaders agreed to discuss social issues such as low birth rates.
- Who
- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba
- What
- Held talks on trade, denuclearization, and bilateral cooperation
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Busan, South Korea
- Why
- To improve relations and address global challenges.
- Meeting Date
- Tuesday
- Location
- Busan, South Korea
- Key Figures
- Lee Jae Myung (South Korea), Shigeru Ishiba (Japan)
- Focus
- Trade, Denuclearization, Cooperation
- Japanese Leadership
- Ishiba is outgoing; new leader to be chosen October 4
- US Trade
- Japan reached a framework deal; South Korea negotiations ongoing