President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae held a summit in Nara, Japan, on Jan. 13, emphasizing the significance of overcoming previous grievances and advancing cooperation.
The leaders of each international locations agreed to advance discussions on historic points by way of the restoration of victims’ stays from the Joseishi Mine and DNA identification investigations, and to strengthen complete cooperation in financial safety areas, together with synthetic intelligence (AI).
Lee said, “Allow us to overcome the painful previous and transfer ahead collectively towards a brand new 60 years.” He additionally stated, “Deepening the cooperation between Korea and Japan and increasing its scope amid this civilizational turning level is a job of our instances that may now not be postponed.”
The Korea-Japan summit was the second since Prime Minister Takaichi took workplace, performed within the order of a 20-minute small-group assembly adopted by a 68-minute expanded assembly.
Within the expanded talks, Lee stated, “It has now been over 60 years for the reason that normalization of Korea-Japan diplomatic relations,” including, “Right this moment’s assembly has particular significance in that we’re beginning one other new 60 years.” Takaichi responded, “Because the atmosphere surrounding each international locations turns into tougher, the significance of Korea-Japan relations and Korea-U.S.-Japan coordination is rising even better,” stating, “I welcome the truth that I used to be in a position to conduct shuttle diplomacy instantly after visiting Korea in October final yr, and I want to elevate Korea-Japan relations this yr.”
The leaders of each international locations reached agreements on complete cooperation in financial safety and science know-how; deepening cooperation in AI and mental property safety; deriving concrete ends in regional progress; and joint response to rip-off crimes. Additionally they fashioned consensus on the significance of Korea-Japan and Korea-U.S.-Japan cooperation and the need of communication amongst Korea, China, and Japan.
Lee defined on the joint press announcement, “Right this moment’s worldwide state of affairs and commerce order are fluctuating unprecedentedly, and technological improvements, together with AI, are essentially altering our lives and future,” including, “Based mostly on the inspiration of shuttle diplomacy that each international locations have established, we extensively mentioned sensible measures to proceed future-oriented cooperation between our international locations.” He notably said, “We agreed to proceed with sensible consultations between authorities for the restoration of victims’ stays from the Joseishi Mine,” evaluating this as “small however significant progress.”
After the summit, Lee attended a summit dialog and a dinner hosted by the Japanese prime minister. On Jan. 14, he’ll go to Horyuji, a cultural heritage website, along with Prime Minister Takaichi, attend a gathering with abroad Koreans, after which return dwelling.
