The leaders of South Korea and Japan have scheduled a diplomatic meeting for this weekend, according to an announcement from Seoul’s presidential office on Friday.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will host Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in the South Korean city of Andong from May 19 through May 20. The location holds personal significance as it is Lee’s place of birth.
This diplomatic gathering represents the second time the two leaders will meet face-to-face in 2024. Their previous encounter took place in January when Lee traveled to Nara, Takaichi’s birthplace, as part of what officials describe as continuing “shuttle diplomacy” between the neighboring countries.
