Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met in Tokyo on Saturday and vowed to expand bilateral ties. The two leaders discussed bilateral ties including trade and security situation in the region and agreed to develop ties steadily building on foundation from 1965, Kyodo News reported.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has hosted South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Tokyo for a visit aimed at reaffirming security cooperation and showcasing friendly ties between the two East Asian neighbours facing common challenges from their mutual ally, the United States.

With US foreign policy in flux, Japan and South Korea are finding common ground on trade, defense, and demographic challenges.