Takeshi Iwaya, Japan’s Foreign Minister, is set to visit South Korea on Monday to bolster security cooperation between the two countries and the U.S.
This visit marks the first by a Japanese foreign minister to Seoul in seven years, highlighting the importance of the bilateral relationship.
Iwaya aims to "reconfirm" the significance of cooperation, especially concerning North Korea, within the current strategic context.
The trip comes amidst political turmoil in South Korea due to the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, affecting trilateral security efforts.
After his visit to South Korea, Iwaya plans to travel to the Philippines and Palau to discuss further security and economic cooperation.