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Summary: Takaichi to meet South Korea's Lee in Japan NHK

- 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.
Summary
Japan’s Takaichi & South Korea’s Lee meet in Nara Tuesday to strengthen ties via “shuttle diplomacy.” Discussions will cover regional issues (China) & economic security. Lee's first Japan visit since August. #JapanKorea
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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

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