- Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will meet in Nara, Japan, on Tuesday.
- The leaders plan to discuss strengthening future-oriented relations and implementing "shuttle diplomacy" involving frequent visits.
- Regional issues, including China and economic security cooperation, are expected to be on the agenda.
A: Hey! Did you hear about the news?
B: No, what happened?
A: The Japanese Prime Minister, Takaichi, is meeting with the South Korean President, Lee!
B: Oh really? Where are they meeting?
A: In Nara! It’s going to be Tuesday. She arrived yesterday.
B: Nara’s so pretty! She’s talking about the history, right?
A: Yeah, she posted about it on X! She wants to remember all the cultural connections between Japan and Korea.
B: And she wants to have more visits back and forth, right? Like "shuttle diplomacy"?
A: Exactly! It’s her way of strengthening their relationship. This is Lee’s first visit to Japan since last August.
B: I remember he met Ishiba before. When did they last talk?
A: Last October, at that big meeting in Korea.
B: So, what will they talk about?
A: They’ll have a meeting today at 2 pm. She really wants to build trust.
B: I heard Japan and China aren't getting along so well?
A: That's true. Lee just met with President Xi in China, so they’ll probably talk about that too - and how to work together on some economic things.
- The leaders plan to discuss strengthening future-oriented relations and implementing "shuttle diplomacy" involving frequent visits.
- Regional issues, including China and economic security cooperation, are expected to be on the agenda.
A: Hey! Did you hear about the news?
B: No, what happened?
A: The Japanese Prime Minister, Takaichi, is meeting with the South Korean President, Lee!
B: Oh really? Where are they meeting?
A: In Nara! It’s going to be Tuesday. She arrived yesterday.
B: Nara’s so pretty! She’s talking about the history, right?
A: Yeah, she posted about it on X! She wants to remember all the cultural connections between Japan and Korea.
B: And she wants to have more visits back and forth, right? Like "shuttle diplomacy"?
A: Exactly! It’s her way of strengthening their relationship. This is Lee’s first visit to Japan since last August.
B: I remember he met Ishiba before. When did they last talk?
A: Last October, at that big meeting in Korea.
B: So, what will they talk about?
A: They’ll have a meeting today at 2 pm. She really wants to build trust.
B: I heard Japan and China aren't getting along so well?
A: That's true. Lee just met with President Xi in China, so they’ll probably talk about that too - and how to work together on some economic things.
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Category ID: listed_summary
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260113_01/#summary
Date: Jan. 13, 2026
Notes: NHK News Summary - 2026-01-13
Created: 2026/01/13 02:40
Updated: 2026/01/13 07:55
Last Read: 2026/01/13 07:55