SEOUL -- South Korea's new president spoke by phone with his Japanese counterpart on Monday, agreeing to work toward stronger bilateral ties and three-way cooperation with their shared ally, the U.S.
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South Korea's new president agrees to strengthen ties with Tokyo
Lee Jae-myung and Japanese PM Ishiba to enhance three-way cooperation with US
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, left, and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba held a 25-minute phone conversation on June 9, during which the two leaders agreed to work toward more "mature" bilateral relations "based on mutual respect and trust," according to Lee's office. (Source photos by Reuters and Japan Pool)
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