Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Japanese PM Ishiba to Visit Busan for South Korea Meeting
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is planning to visit Busan, South Korea, to meet with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.
This trip marks Ishiba's first and last visit to South Korea as he is stepping down from his role.
The meeting is set for September 30 and comes after Ishiba announced his resignation.
Details of the meeting were reported by Japanese broadcaster TV Asahi, citing a Korean government official.
This meeting is significant as it's happening during a transition period in Japanese leadership.
Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba will meet South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.
The meeting will take place in Busan.
The visit is scheduled for September 30.
The trip is Ishiba's first and last to South Korea as PM.
Ishiba announced his resignation earlier this month.
- Who
- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung
- What
- Meeting between the leaders.
- When
- September 30.
- Where
- Busan, South Korea.
- Why
- The meeting is scheduled before Ishiba's resignation.
Japan
South Korea
Relationship Status
Japan
Seeking to improve the relationship
South Korea
Seeking to strengthen ties
- Who
- Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung
- What
- Meeting in Busan
- When
- September 30
- Where
- Busan, South Korea
- Why
- Meeting scheduled before Ishiba's resignation