Lee to travel to Japanese PM's hometown for summit next week

By Choe In-hyeok Posted : January 9, 2026, 11:12 Updated : January 9, 2026, 11:12
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung poses for a photo with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ahead of an informal brief meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.
President Lee Jae Myung (right) poses for a photo with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ahead of their meeting on the sidelines of the Group of 20 (G20) Johannesburg, South Africa on Nov. 24, 2025. Yonhap
SEOUL, January 9 (AJP) - President Lee Jae Myung will visit to Japan's historic city of Nara next week for a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Cheong Wa Dae said on Friday.

Lee is scheduled to leave for Nara, Takaichi's hometown and Japan's ancient capital during its early imperial era, for a summit with her, followed by a dinner next Tuesday.

During his two-day trip to the island country, Lee is expected to discuss various regional and global issues with her as well as ways to expand practical cooperation, as part of shuttle diplomacy aimed at strengthening bilateral ties.

Lee will then hold a meeting the following day with South Korean expats there before returning home.
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