1. Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung held a summit meeting in Busan on September 30, 2025.
- This marks the end of Ishiba's first year as prime minister.
- They are aiming to strengthen their countries' relationship with frequent exchanges and productive visits.

2. The leaders are expected to reaffirm their efforts to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic ties between Japan and South Korea.
- They will discuss common challenges such as shrinking populations, declining birthrates, and over-concentration in their capitals.

3. Both leaders plan to collaborate leading up to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit scheduled for October in Gyeongju, South Korea.
- This is part of a series of mutual visits between the two countries' leaders, known as "shuttle diplomacy," following Lee's visit to Japan in late August.