It will be interesting to see what happens with this meeting. With President Moon greatly sliding in the pools I expect he will turn to nationalism to try and stop the slide. Cutting a deal with the Japanese would then not be in his political interest. Could Lee be going to Japan to offer Abe a deal they know he will not accept just for the domestic political impact in South Korea?:
South Korea’s Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon is expected to meet Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe next Thursday in what would be the highest-level talks between the two countries since Tokyo imposed export curbs in a deepening trade and diplomatic spat, Seoul officials said on Friday.
Lee is scheduled to visit Tokyo for Oct. 22-24 to attend Japanese Emperor Naruhito’s enthronement ceremony on behalf of President Moon Jae-in.
Both sides are trying to finalize a meeting between Lee and Abe on Oct. 24 following a banquet hosted by Abe the day before, Lee’s office said in a statement.
Reuters
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