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Japanese PM Ishiba to visit South Korea next week NHK

Outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru has not wrapped up his diplomatic duties just yet. He's set to visit South Korea next week for a summit with President Lee Jae-myung.



Government officials in Tokyo say Ishiba will begin the two-day trip on Tuesday as part of mutual visits between the leaders of both countries.



Lee made his first trip to Japan as president in August.



Ishiba and Lee are scheduled to meet in Busan. They will likely discuss ways to deepen cooperation.



Their agenda is also expected to include shared challenges, such as population decline and over concentration in the Japanese and South Korean capitals.



Ishiba and Lee will likely confirm that the two countries will work together to ensure the success of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum starting next month in Gyeongju, South Korea.



Ishiba aims to reaffirm that Japan and South Korea will maintain close communication and strengthen relations before handing over to the next administration.



This year marks the 60th anniversary of normalized relations between the two countries.
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Quiz 1:
On what day is Ishiba Shigeru scheduled to start his two-day visit to South Korea for a summit with President Lee Jae-myung?
A. Monday
B. Tuesday
C. Wednesday
D. Thursday

Quiz 2:
In which city are Ishiba and Lee scheduled to meet during their summit?
A. Tokyo
B. Seoul
C. Busan
D. Osaka

Quiz 3:
What is the agenda of the meeting between Ishiba and Lee expected to include, according to the article?
A. Discussion of economic matters only
B. Discussion of shared challenges and ways to deepen cooperation
C. Confirmation of the success of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum
D. Reaffirmation of close communication and strengthening of relations between Japan and South Korea

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Answers:
Quiz 1: B
Quiz 2: C
Quiz 3: B
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Outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru plans a two-day visit to South Korea starting on Tuesday, meeting with President Lee Jae-myung in Busan. Their agenda includes discussing shared challenges like population decline and capital concentration, as well as deepening cooperation. They are
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250927_04/

Date: Sept. 27, 2025

Created: 2025/09/29 07:03

Updated: 2025/12/08 01:44

Last Read: 2025/09/29 09:08