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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba last met in Tokyo in August. © Kyodo

Nikkei staff writers

September 12, 2025 23:36 JST

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is looking to visit South Korea at the end of September, before he steps down, to discuss security and trade with President Lee Jae Myung and pave the way for the next Japanese leader to maintain good relations.

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