South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to meet Japanese business federation chief on cooperation

President Lee Jae Myung is scheduled to sit down with Yoshinobu Tsutsui, chair of the Japan Business Federation, during the latter’s visit for the 33rd joint session with the Federation of Korean Industries. Attendees will also feature FKI chairman Ryu Jin, Sumitomo Chemical’s chairman Keiichi Iwata and Hitachi executive chair Toshiaki Higashihara, with the venue arranged by Cheong Wa Dae. Lee plans to review the results of the bilateral business meeting and call on Japanese companies to play a larger role in boosting trade and cultural exchanges.

The talks aim to reinforce economic cooperation amid broader regional tensions. This high-level dialogue underscores both governments’ desire to deepen ties despite historic frictions.