Takaichi “Future-oriented development of Korea-Japan relations based on trust built by our predecessors”
Emphasis on developing Korea-Japan relations and deepening economic and security cooperation
Quick Look
- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent a message to the 59th Korea-Japan-Japan-Korea Cooperation Committee joint meeting held in Tokyo, emphasizing the future-oriented and stable development of Korea-Japan relations and deepening economic and security cooperation.
- President Lee Jae-myung also pointed out Japan as an important partner in his message.
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Why It Matters
The Korea-Japan-Japan-Korea Cooperation Committee, established in 1969, serves as a dialogue channel at the private level of both Korea and Japan. Currently, the Japanese side is chaired by Taro Aso, Vice President of the Liberal Democratic Party.
Message to the joint meeting of the Korea-Japan-Japan-Korea Cooperation Committee held in Tokyo
(Tokyo = Yonhap News) Correspondent Lee Do-yeon = Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi emphasized the development of Korea-Japan relations by sending a message to an event attended by Korean and Japanese political and business figures in Tokyo on the 9th.
According to Kyodo News, Prime Minister Takaichi sent a message to the 59th Korea-Japan-Japan-Korea Cooperation Committee Joint Meeting held on this day and said that Korea-Japan relations "will be developed in a future-oriented and stable manner based on the trust built by our predecessors."
He added, "In the current strategic environment, Korea-Japan cooperation has become more important than ever. There is a need to deepen cooperation in the field of economic security, including supply chain including key minerals and energy security, and we will work harder to strengthen the relationship."
Prime Minister Takaichi's message was read by Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Yusuke Nakanishi.
The Korea-Japan-Japan-Korea Cooperation Committee, a private cooperation organization established in 1969, serves as a channel for dialogue between the private sector of both Korea and Japan.
Currently, the Japanese side is chaired by Taro Aso, Vice President of the Liberal Democratic Party.
At the meeting, Vice President Aso said, "The recent improvement in Korea-Japan relations is surprising," and added, "With the international situation becoming increasingly severe, cooperation between Korea and Japan is essential for regional peace and security."
On the Korean side, Ambassador to Japan Lee Hyuk attended and read President Lee Jae-myung's message.
In his message, President Lee emphasized that Japan is an important partner in pioneering the future together and that "the people of both countries sharing their cultures and experiences and deepening mutual understanding will be the driving force in maturing Korea-Japan relations and developing them into unwavering ones."
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Economic and security cooperation between Korea and Japan will take shape in key minerals and energy sectors.
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- What are the detailed economic and security cooperation plans?
- Has the schedule for the Korea-Japan summit been set?
- What are the specific target items of core mineral supply chain cooperation?
