Key Facts
• August 23, 2025: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung met in Tokyo.
• The meeting marked Lee’s first bilateral visit to Japan since taking office in June 2025.
• Both leaders agreed to enhance strategic communication in security matters.
• The talks coincided with the 60th anniversary of the 1965 Japan-South Korea normalization of relations.
• Lee Jae-myung will travel to the United States on August 24 to meet with President Donald Trump.
Summary
On August 23, 2025, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung held a summit at the Prime Minister’s Office in Tokyo. This meeting, Lee’s first bilateral visit to Japan since his inauguration in June, highlighted the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between the two nations. During a joint press conference, both leaders emphasized their commitment to advancing Japan-South Korea relations and agreed to strengthen strategic communication in security matters. Following the meeting, President Lee is set to visit the United States to hold talks with President Donald Trump on August 24.
