South Korea's unification minister, Kwon Youngse, is in Tokyo for talks with Japanese officials to reaffirm their cooperation in response to North Korea's increasing missile threats.
The visit occurs a week following the summit between the South Korean President and Japanese Prime Minister, where they agreed to work towards improved relations and better coordination in the face of growing regional threats.
Kwon and Japanese Foreign Minister, Yoshimasa Hayashi, agreed that North Korea's ballistic missile firings posed a significant regional security and international society challenge.
South Korea's unification minister, Kwon Youngse, met with senior Japanese government officials to discuss their cooperation in response to North Korea's increasing missile threats.
This visit comes after the South Korean President and Japanese Prime Minister agreed on reconciliation and better coordination in addressing regional threats.
Kwon and Yoshimasa Hayashi acknowledged that North Korea's ballistic missile firings posed a grave threat to regional security and international society.
Both parties reiterated the importance of their close cooperation in responding to North Korea's nuclear and missile threats.
While the article from AP News emphasizes the close cooperation and agreement reached between South Korea and Japan, Yonhap News highlights the historic significance of Kwon's visit as the first Unification Minister to visit Japan in 18 years.
Furthermore, Yonhap notes how this visit is a clear sign of the ongoing diplomatic efforts to address North Korea's missile threats between the two countries.
Finally, the Reuters report stresses the significance of the high-level talks between South Korea and Japan, with talks set to cover security, trade, and other issues.