Japan-South Korea Summit Begins at Hotel in Nara; Set to Confirm Importance of Bilateral Cooperation

The Yomiuri Shimbun

14:49 JST, January 13, 2026

NARA — Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung began their talks at a hotel in Nara on Tuesday afternoon. The two leaders are expected to confirm the importance of bilateral cooperation within the international community.

This marks the first time a South Korean president has visited a regional area of Japan alone since the resumption of reciprocal visits between the countries.