Lee Calls for Closer S. Korea-Japan Supply Chain Cooperation
President Lee Jae Myung emphasized the need for enhanced supply chain collaboration with Japan.
President Lee Jae Myung emphasized the need for enhanced supply chain collaboration with Japan.
On October 23, 2026, President Lee Jae Myung met with a Japanese business delegation led by Yoshinobu Tsutsui, the chairman of the Japan Business Federation, at Cheong Wa Dae. During this meeting, Lee highlighted the importance of closer economic ties between South Korea and Japan, particularly in the context of supply chains for advanced industries.
Lee expressed gratitude to the business leaders from both nations for their contributions to economic growth through collaboration. He noted that public sentiment between the two countries has improved, and he urged for a forward-looking approach to expand economic cooperation.
The president remarked, "South Korea and Japan are important countries for which cooperation is essential in supply chains for advanced industries." He called for not only strengthening business ties but also enhancing people-to-people exchanges.
Yoshinobu Tsutsui echoed Lee's sentiments, emphasizing the need for cooperation among like-minded countries amid global economic uncertainties. The meeting included other prominent figures from the business communities of both nations, underscoring the significance of this annual gathering, which aims to foster stronger economic relations.
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