South Korea will receive Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as a quasi-state guest for summit talks with President Lee Jae-myung.
The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday in Andong, the hometown of President Lee Jae-myung in Gyeongsang province.
Takaichi and Lee are expected to discuss bilateral issues during the visit.
The arrangement highlights ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two countries.
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