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South Korea Confirms Near State-Visit Honors for Japan’s Takaichi at Andong Summit

Seoul’s elevated welcome signals a push to deepen trust through shuttle diplomacy.

Overview

  • The presidential office said Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will make a two-day visit to Andong for summit talks with President Lee Jae Myung.
  • South Korea will treat her like a state guest with a traditional honor guard, a military band, and national flags at the hotel entrance.
  • The plan includes an arrival at Daegu International Airport, small and expanded meetings, a joint press announcement, and a formal dinner.
  • The banquet menu draws on the Suun Japbang cookbook with Andong braised chicken, served with traditional Andong liquor and sake from Nara.
  • The meeting continues the leaders’ shuttle diplomacy after Lee’s January visit to Nara, marking their sixth encounter since his administration began.