Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Arrives in Daegu for Korea-Japan Summit

Takaichi Sanae, the Prime Minister of Japan, arrived at Daegu International Airport on May 19 for a Korea-Japan summit with President Lee Jae-myung. The meeting is set to take place in Andong, the hometown of President Lee.

Takaichi landed at Daegu Airport around 11:53 a.m. on a private jet. Upon exiting the aircraft at 12:09 p.m., she bowed in greeting and waved with a smile. She then shook hands with Kim Jin-ah, the Second Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, among others.

Walking along a red carpet lined with a military honor guard, Takaichi proceeded to her awaiting official vehicle.

Her visit marks a two-day, one-night trip, serving as a 'hometown return visit' in response to President Lee's trip to Nara Prefecture, Takaichi's hometown, in January.

President Lee is expected to personally greet Takaichi in front of a hotel in Andong, where the summit is scheduled. During President Lee's visit to Japan, Takaichi had also welcomed him outside his accommodation.

The Blue House has arranged a reception equivalent to that of a state visit, with a traditional honor guard of 43 members and a military band of 29 members set to escort Takaichi's vehicle to the hotel.

Takaichi is scheduled to depart for Japan via Daegu Airport on the morning of May 20 after concluding her two-day visit.