Concluding the mission, leaving behind a lasting legacy.

Despite having only a short time left in office, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has decided to plan a visit to South Korea in early September to hold talks with President Yoon Suk Yeol.

Coming to power when Japan-Korea relations were always tense, Kishida Fumio worked diligently with the South Korean leader to resolve many disagreements related to Japan's occupation of the Korean Peninsula from 1910-1945, as well as trade disputes.

Improving Japan-South Korea relations became a prominent diplomatic achievement during Kishida Fumio's three years in office. (Source: Reuters)

As a result, the two countries agreed to resume "shuttle diplomacy," restoring visits by high-level leaders. The Japan-Korea Security Dialogue and Economic Dialogue were reorganized, and cooperation between the two governments and the private sector was strengthened, helping the two countries maintain their roles as major trading partners.

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In March 2023, for the first time in 12 years, President Yoon Suk Yeol visited Japan for two days. Two months later, South Korea sent experts to assist Japan in treating radioactive wastewater at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.

Improving Japan-South Korea relations has become a prominent diplomatic achievement during President Kishida's three years in office. In that direction, with his planned visit to Seoul from September 6-7, President Kishida aims not only to strengthen but also to affirm that the normalization of Japan-South Korea relations has become a clear and solid trend.

During the visit, the two sides are expected to promote "future-oriented" cooperation in economic and security fields, as well as enhance cultural exchanges, especially in light of the 60th anniversary of the normalization of relations between Japan and South Korea in 2025.

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This meeting in Seoul marked the farewell between Mr. Kishida and Mr. Yoon, who not only forged a friendly personal relationship but also marked a turning point in Japan-Korea relations. Mr. Kishida's mission will end, but his legacy will remain.

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