What’s on the Agenda for the 3rd Lee-Takaichi Summit?
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- South Korean President Lee Jae-myung confirmed that Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae will visit South Korea for two days starting May 19.
- Andong in Gyeongsangbuk Province, President Lee’s hometown, will host the summit.
- China‑U.S. summit ended on May 15, where President Trump met Xi Jinping, marking Trump’s second visit to China.
- Japan and South Korea announced the bilateral summit immediately after the Trump‑Xi meeting, indicating a coordinated response to great‑power dynamics.
- South Korea aims to deepen cooperation on security, economic affairs, and regional stability, especially to mitigate potential disruptions to energy supply chains after the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Why it matters: The two‑day summit (May 19‑20) gives South Korean and Japanese officials a joint platform to address Hormuz‑related energy risks, while regional rivals lose diplomatic breathing room as the allies tighten coordination.
