The essence of this new milestone lies in the intention of the two leaders to promote cooperation in all fields so that this bilateral relationship becomes a power axis in Northeast Asia, with an impact that could potentially extend far into the Indo-Pacific region.
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung
Photo: Reuters
The two leaders practiced what is known as "hometown diplomacy " to demonstrate respect and sincerity towards each other. Specifically, when President Lee visited Japan, she was received by Prime Minister Takaichi in her hometown, and in return, he welcomed the Japanese leader to his hometown in South Korea. Such closeness signifies mutual respect and trust, and a broad consensus on the content of the bilateral relationship's agenda.
South Korea and Japan are both traditional strategic military allies of the United States, forming a political , military, and security alliance with the U.S. While not necessarily on the same political spectrum, Ms. Takaichi and Mr. Lee advocated for a strong bilateral alliance with each other and a solid trilateral alliance with the U.S.
While South Korea and Japan don't have particularly warm relations with China, China remains their most important economic and trade partner. The stronger the ties between Japan and South Korea, the more difficult it becomes for both the U.S. and China to separate them and exert pressure on each country. This close partnership also strengthens both sides' position in their relations with the U.S. and China.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/nhat-ban-han-quoc-vung-tay-doi-trong-chac-tay-ba-185260521200346911.htm
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