(LEAD) Lee calls for closer S. Korea-Japan supply chain cooperation at meeting with Japanese biz delegation

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SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Friday called for closer economic cooperation between South Korea and Japan, stressing the need for the two countries to work together on supply chains for advanced industries.

Lee made the remarks during a meeting with a Japanese business delegation led by Yoshinobu Tsutsui, chairman of the Japan Business Federation, at Cheong Wa Dae, according to presidential spokesperson Kim Sung-wan.

President Lee Jae Myung (R) greets Yoshinobu Tsutsui, chairman of the Japan Business Federation, at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul on Oct. 23, 2026, in this photo provided by Lee's office. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

"South Korea and Japan are important countries for which cooperation is essential in supply chains for advanced industries," Lee was quoted as saying, expressing gratitude to business leaders from both countries for their contribution to economic growth through close ties and cooperation.

Noting that public sentiment toward each other has improved, Lee called for closer work together to expand economic cooperation "with a forward-looking approach."

"Just as the leaders of the two countries are actively pursuing shuttle diplomacy to develop mutually beneficial relations, I hope that we will continue to expand not only business ties but also people-to-people exchanges between the two countries," Lee added.

Tsutsui stressed the growing importance of cooperation among like-minded countries amid global economic uncertainty, adding that the business communities of South Korea and Japan will continue to work together.

The meeting was also attended by Ryu Jin, chairman of the Federation of Korean Industries (FKI); Keiichi Iwata, chairman of Sumitomo Chemical; and Toshiaki Higashihara, executive chair of Hitachi, according to the presidential office.

The Japanese delegation visited Seoul to attend the 33rd meeting between the Japan Business Federation and its South Korean counterpart, the FKI. Established in 1983, the annual gathering is the highest-level meeting organized by the private-sector business communities of the two countries.

President Lee Jae Myung (C) poses for a photo with members of a delegation to the South Korea-Japan Business Meeting, including Ryu Jin (3rd from R), chairman of the Federation of Korean Industries, and Yoshinobu Tsutsui (3rd from L), chairman of the Japan Business Federation, at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul on Oct. 23, 2026, in this photo provided by Lee's office. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

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首尔，10月23日（韩联社）——韩国总统李在明周五呼吁韩国和日本加强经济合作，强调两国需要在先进产业的供应链方面开展合作。

据总统发言人金成完称，李明博是在青瓦台会见由日本经济联盟会长筒井嘉信率领的日本商业代表团时发表上述言论的。

2026年10月23日，李在明总统（右）在首尔青瓦台会见日本经济联盟会长筒井嘉信。此照片由李在明办公室提供。（照片非卖品）（韩联社）

李在接受采访时表示：“韩国和日本是重要的国家，两国在先进产业的供应链中开展合作至关重要。”他还对两国商界领袖通过紧密联系与合作为经济增长做出的贡献表示感谢。

李显龙指出，双方公众对彼此的态度有所改善，呼吁以“面向未来”的方式加强合作，扩大经济合作。

李补充说：“正如两国领导人积极开展穿梭外交以发展互利关系一样，我希望我们不仅继续扩大两国之间的经贸联系，还要继续扩大两国人民之间的交流。”

筒井强调，在全球经济不确定的背景下，志同道合的国家之间开展合作的重要性日益凸显，并表示韩国和日本的商界将继续携手合作。

据总统府消息，韩国工业联合会（FKI）会长柳镇、住友化学会长岩田圭一、日立公司执行会长东原俊明也出席了会议。

日本代表团访问首尔，出席日本经济联合会与韩国经济联合会（FKI）第33届年会。该年会始于1983年，是两国私营企业界组织的最高级别会议。

2026年10月23日，韩国总统李在明（中）在首尔青瓦台与出席韩日商务会议的代表团成员合影，其中包括韩国产业联合会会长柳镇（右三）和日本经济联合会会长筒井义信（左三）。此照片由李在明办公室提供。（照片非卖品）（韩联社）

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