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South Korea and Japan seek framework for broader economic cooperation
South Korea and Japan are discussing a framework for broader economic cooperation, Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said.
Cho’s remarks were delivered at a Seoul meeting attended by business groups from both countries.
He said relations had settled onto a stable path, supported by frequent visits by the countries’ leaders.
The two sides are working together on supply chains, energy, economic security and advanced industries.
They are also seeking ways to address shared challenges, including low birth rates, ageing populations and uneven regional growth.
Cho said a formal framework could support shared prosperity, stronger economic resilience and peace in the region and beyond.
He urged business leaders to encourage exchanges between younger people, after visits between the countries topped 13 million last year.
South Korea and Japan are communicating closely to establish an institutional framework for broader economic cooperation, South Korea’s foreign minister said.
Cho Hyun’s remarks were delivered at a dinner for the 33rd Korea-Japan Business Conference in Seoul.
He said cooperation covers strategic economic areas and shared social challenges.
Cho said the framework aims to support shared prosperity, economic resilience and peace in the region and globally.
He urged business leaders to help expand exchanges among younger generations.
- Who
- South Korea and Japan. Foreign Minister Cho Hyun described their cooperation.
- What
- The countries are communicating to establish an institutional framework for broader economic cooperation.
- When
- Cho’s remarks were delivered on October 22, 2026. The report was published on October 23.
- Where
- At a dinner in Seoul for the 33rd Korea-Japan Business Conference.
- Why
- To support shared prosperity, strengthen economic resilience and contribute to regional and global peace.
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Cho said active shuttle diplomacy had helped put South Korea-Japan relations on a stable development path.
Visits between the two countries exceeded 13 million for the first time, Cho said.
Cho’s remarks were delivered at a business conference dinner in Seoul.
Yonhap reported Cho’s remarks.
- Conference
- 33rd Korea-Japan Business Conference
- Location
- Seoul
- Minister
- Cho Hyun, South Korea’s foreign minister
- Cooperation areas
- Supply chains, economic security, energy and resources, advanced industries, and science and technology
- Visits last year
- More than 13 million, a first for the two countries