Editorial

14:54 JST, January 14, 2026

Japan-South Korea relations, which are on a trend of improvement, are growing more stable as their leaders engage in frequent reciprocal visits. The two countries must increase the amount of concrete cooperation and establish a robust relationship that will not go backward.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hosted an about 1½-hour meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Nara Prefecture, her home turf. The two leaders agreed on a policy of aiming for a future-oriented bilateral relationship and deepening trilateral security cooperation among Japan, the United States and South Korea, with North Korea in mind.

Takaichi stated during the summit that Japan and South Korea “should work together to play a role in ensuring the stability of the region.” In response, Lee said that in the........

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