Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi shakes hands with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung after a photo session at the APEC summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, in November. (Pool photo/Kyodo)
STEVEN BOROWIEC
January 13, 2026 09:31 JST
SEOUL — The leaders of Japan and South Korea are set to hold their second summit on Tuesday, as they push to maintain positive momentum in their bilateral ties while addressing shared concerns over trade and the global economic order.