Ishiba, S. Korea's Lee Agree to Develop Stable Ties

   Tokyo, June 9 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and new South Korean President Lee Jae-myung agreed Monday to develop stable relations between their countries.
   During their 25-minute phone talks, Ishiba and Lee affirmed the importance of cooperation between their countries and between the two plus the United States. They shared hopes to meet in person soon.
   Ishiba congratulated Lee on assuming the presidency, and noted that he hopes to further advance Japan-South Korea relations based on the foundation that the two governments have built.
   The Japanese leader also expressed his eagerness to cooperate with Lee in dealing with North Korea, including the issue of Japanese abductees in the reclusive country.

(2025/06/09-16:21)