President Lee Jae-myung met with the Japanese delegation at the Korea-Japan Business Meeting on October 23, emphasizing the need for cooperation in advanced industry supply chains and proposing that both governments and businesses work together to expand future-oriented economic cooperation.
Kim Seong-wan, a spokesperson for the Blue House, stated in a written briefing that President Lee discussed ways to enhance economic cooperation during the afternoon meeting with Yoshinobu Tsutsui, Chairman of the Japan Business Federation (Keidanren), and other members of the Japanese delegation.
President Lee acknowledged that the business communities of both countries have contributed to economic growth through strong ties and cooperation, expressing gratitude for the efforts of business leaders. He stressed that collaboration in the advanced industry supply chain is essential for both nations.
He also expressed hope that, similar to the ongoing shuttle diplomacy between the leaders, exchanges between the private sectors would continue to expand for mutual benefit.
Chairman Tsutsui noted that personal exchanges between the two countries surpassed 13 million last year, reaching a record high, indicating strengthened ties.
He emphasized the growing importance of cooperation among countries with similar positions amid a chaotic international economic order. Despite past difficulties in Korea-Japan relations, he reaffirmed the commitment of both nations' business sectors to continue cooperation through the 33rd Korea-Japan Business Meeting this year.
President Lee remarked that mutual goodwill between the citizens of both countries is increasing and urged the governments and business sectors of neighboring Korea and Japan to work together to expand economic cooperation in a future-oriented manner.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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