South Korea and Japan aim to boost ties, planning a possible summit at the October 2025 APEC meeting amid ongoing cooperation efforts.

South Korea plans to maintain close cooperation with Japan under its newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, the first woman to hold the post, as both nations work to strengthen bilateral ties amid evolving regional challenges. Seoul is holding working-level talks with Tokyo to potentially schedule a summit during the APEC meeting in South Korea later in October 2025, though details remain unconfirmed. The move reflects ongoing efforts to advance relations despite historical tensions.