A spokesperson for the South Korean presidential office held a press conference that afternoon and said, "Lee Jae-mi
President Lee Jae-myung plans to congratulate Prime Minister Takaichi on her election, including sending a message on social media," the statement said.
He continued, "We plan to take necessary measures, such as sending a congratulatory telegram through diplomatic channels.
"As the 'shuttle diplomacy' exchange with Japan, which faces the past while moving towards the future, is restored, we will continue to maintain the foundation of the Korea-Japan relationship that has progressed with the new prime minister, while at the same time continuing active exchanges.
It is our government's position that this is the case." At present, it has not been confirmed whether South Korean presidential office or government officials will attend Takaichi's inauguration ceremony as prime minister.
However, regarding the holding of a Japan-Korea summit on the occasion of the APEC summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, he said, "Through diplomatic channels,
"We are currently in discussions regarding this," he said, adding, "All I can say is that we are looking forward to the new Japanese leader."
2025/10/22 09:04 KST
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