{"id":2200876,"date":"2023-05-03T08:00:50","date_gmt":"2023-05-02T23:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/?p=2200876"},"modified":"2023-05-03T16:32:46","modified_gmt":"2023-05-03T07:32:46","slug":"japanese-prime-minister-fumio-kishida-to-visit-south-korea-korea-on-may-7-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/2023\/05\/japanese-prime-minister-fumio-kishida-to-visit-south-korea-korea-on-may-7-8\/","title":{"rendered":"Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to visit South Korea on May 7-8"},"content":{"rendered":"
The South Korean presidential office told reporters Tuesday that Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is planning a two-day visit to South Korea, starting Sunday, to meet with President Yoon Suk-yeol. Kishida <\/span>stated<\/span><\/a>, \u201cIt will be a good opportunity to frankly exchange opinions on ways to develop Japan-South Korea relations and the rapidly changing international situation,\u201d while speaking to reporters in Accra, Ghana. The visit comes less than two months after Yoon\u2019s <\/span>visit<\/span><\/a> to Tokyo for a summit with Kishida.<\/span><\/p>\n The upcoming visit signals improved relations between Seoul and Tokyo. It also comes earlier than anticipated, as Tokyo prepares to host the <\/span>G-7 summit<\/span><\/a> in Hiroshima later this month. Kishida had previously <\/span>invited<\/span><\/a> Yoon to attend the G-7 summit meeting earlier in March.<\/span><\/p>\n Dear readers,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n At KOREA PRO, our mission is to provide engaging and insightful content. Your input is essential to us, and we greatly appreciate any suggestions you have for improving our offerings. Please consider sharing your ideas by taking part in our quick <\/span><\/i>5-minute survey<\/span><\/i><\/a>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n KOREA PRO Briefing:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Discover South Korea’s desired weaponry and arms export approach with us. Ankit Panda and Karl Friedhoff will delve into the opportunities and challenges facing the ROK defense industry and examine the influence of emerging technologies within a changing geopolitical environment. Click <\/span><\/i>here<\/span><\/i><\/a> to sign up!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Why It Matters<\/b><\/p>\n The South Korean Ministry of Economy and Finance <\/span>announced<\/span><\/a> on Tuesday that both countries have agreed to enhance bilateral financial ties and resume their long-stalled finance ministers\u2019 meeting \u201cat an appropriate time this year.\u201d This development follows several years of <\/span>trade tensions<\/span><\/a>. The ministry also <\/span>revealed<\/span><\/a> South Korea\u2019s intentions to expand ties with Japan in various areas, including chips and batteries, as well as on global issues like climate change.<\/span><\/p>\n Kishida\u2019s decision to visit South Korea might be influenced by Yoon\u2019s summit meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden. During a <\/span>joint press conference<\/span><\/a> in Washington, Biden emphasized the closeness of the U.S. relationship with South Korea and stressed the importance of a strong trilateral relationship between the U.S., South Korea, and Japan, both economically and militarily.<\/span><\/p>\n However, Kishida may not receive as warm a reception from the South Korean public as Yoon experienced in Japan. Approximately <\/span>60% of South Koreans disapprove<\/span><\/a> of Yoon\u2019s efforts to improve relations with Tokyo.<\/span><\/p>\n