Overview
- Japanese officials, who disclosed the plan Friday, said the trip is being coordinated for later this month.
- A proposal under review sets a meeting in Andong on May 19–20, which is President Lee Jae-myung’s hometown.
- Tokyo aims to confirm tighter Japan–South Korea cooperation on security given a less stable international landscape.
- Expected topics include keeping oil products flowing as Iran tensions roil markets, North Korea issues such as abductions, and joint work on critical-mineral supply chains.
- The visit continues a reciprocal hometown shuttle diplomacy that began in January when Lee met Takaichi in Nara.