South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Nara, Japan, to discuss economic ties and regional challenges. The summit aims to improve relations, which have historically been strained due to Japan's colonial rule of Korea. Takaichi, seeking to bolster her political standing, hosted Lee in her hometown, highlighting the ancient cultural exchanges between the two nations. The meeting also occurs as Japan navigates a complex relationship with China.