Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Japan, South Korea Strengthen Ties Amid Regional Tension
The leaders of Japan and South Korea met to talk about how to work together better.
They want to make their countries stronger as friends to handle problems in their region.
They discussed important topics like technology, safety, and how to stop scams online.
They also talked about a past dispute between Japan and China.
The South Korean president said he wouldn't get involved in that fight, but he hopes for peace.
They plan to meet again soon to keep talking.
Japan and South Korea aim to deepen security and economic ties to counter growing tension in East Asia.
Leaders discussed industrial supply chains, artificial intelligence, denuclearisation, and cooperation with the United States.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung vowed not to intervene in the Japan-China dispute but expressed concern over regional peace.
The leaders plan to continue 'shuttle diplomacy' with another meeting expected soon.
They also addressed the issue of Korean forced labourers' remains in Japan, with progress being made in identifying them.
- Who
- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung
- What
- Discussed deepening security and economic ties to counter regional tension
- When
- January 13, 2024
- Where
- Nara, Japan
- Why
- To address growing tension in East Asia and strengthen bilateral relations
- President of South Korea
- Lee Jae Myung
- Prime Minister of Japan
- Sanae Takaichi
- Location of Summit
- Nara, Japan
- Date of Summit
- January 13, 2024
- Key Topics Discussed
- Industrial supply chains, AI, denuclearisation, cooperation with the US, online scams
- Dispute Involving
- China and Japan
- Broadcaster
- NHK
- Summit
- With Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi
Sources
South Korea president says Japan-China dispute not desirable for regional peace
Japan’s Takaichi, South Korea’s Lee meet to discuss security, economic ties
Japan, South Korea push for closer ties to counter regional tension
