Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering a visit to South Korea on May 19 to hold summit talks with President Lee Jae Myung in his hometown of Andong.
Japanese media outlets, citing diplomatic sources, reported on May 9 that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to visit South Korea for two days starting May 19. The leaders plan to discuss economic security cooperation, including energy and critical mineral supply chains amid the Middle East conflict.
The trip forms part of ongoing shuttle diplomacy between the neighbors. Takaichi last visited in October, shortly after taking office, when she met Lee on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Gyeongju. In January, Lee traveled to Japan for talks in Takaichi's hometown in Nara Prefecture.
The agenda centers on stabilizing supply chains, with both sides expected to focus on energy security measures.
