Japanese PM Meets South Korean President Amid China Tensions

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi met with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol a week after his China visit amid Tokyo-Beijing tensions.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday. This meeting took place a week after his visit to China amid tensions between Tokyo and Beijing. Yoon Suk Yeol's visit to China raised concerns in Japan, as he held talks with the Chinese leader without informing Tokyo. Sanae Takaichi emphasized the importance of dialogue with Seoul to ensure regional stability. Both leaders discussed economic cooperation and security issues on the Korean Peninsula.

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