South Korea and Japan’s Leaders Are Set to Meet: What to Know

The New York Times | May 18, 2026, 5 p.m. | Original
Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, and South Korea’s president, Lee Jae Myung, have surprised many observers by moving past their nations’ historical grievances.
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