Japanese envoy calls for closer S. Korea-Japan cooperation amid global uncertainty

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SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- Japanese Ambassador to South Korea Koichi Mizushima on Tuesday called for closer economic cooperation between Seoul and Tokyo to build a resilient and open economy amid growing uncertainty at home and abroad.

Mizushima made the remarks at the 2026 Future Economic Forum, hosted by Yonhap News Agency in Seoul under the theme "A fragmenting global economy, bridging the Korean and Japanese markets."

"Amid deepening protectionism, the realignment of global supply chains and intensifying competition over advanced technologies, uncertainty at home and abroad is growing," Mizushima said.

"It is becoming more important than ever for Japan and South Korea to work together as partners to build a strong, resilient and open economy," he added.

Japanese Ambassador to South Korea Koichi Mizushima greets National Assembly Speaker Cho Jeong-sik during a courtesy call at the National Assembly in Seoul on Sept. 4, 2026. (Yonhap)

Mizushima said the two governments have maintained close communication, centered on regular shuttle diplomacy between their leaders, and expanded cooperation in various areas.

At their summit in May, President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi agreed to pursue supply chain cooperation, including on critical minerals, and strengthen energy security.

"I believe that cooperation between the two countries based on mutual trust in this era of fragmentation will not only serve the interests of both countries but also contribute to stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and the world," Mizushima said.

The annual forum, now in its third year, aims to bring together political, business and academic figures from the two countries to explore ways to forge closer bilateral economic links as mounting global fragmentation reshapes the world economy.

Yonhap News Agency President and CEO Hwang Dae-il delivers opening remarks at the 2026 Future Economic Forum at The Grand Lotte Seoul in central Seoul on Nov. 3, 2026. (Yonhap)

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首尔，11月3日（韩联社）——日本驻韩国大使水岛浩一周二呼吁首尔和东京加强经济合作，以在国内外不确定性日益加剧的情况下，建立一个具有韧性和开放性的经济体。

水岛是在韩联社于首尔主办的2026年未来经济论坛上发表上述言论的，该论坛的主题是“全球经济碎片化，连接韩国和日本市场”。

水岛表示：“在保护主义日益加深、全球供应链重组以及先进技术竞争加剧的背景下，国内外的不确定性都在增加。”

他补充说：“日韩两国比以往任何时候都更需要携手合作，共同建设一个强大、有韧性和开放的经济体。”

2026年9月4日，日本驻韩国大使水岛幸一在首尔国会大厦礼节性拜会韩国国会议长赵正植。（韩联社）

水岛表示，两国政府一直保持着密切沟通，以两国领导人之间的定期穿梭外交为中心，并在各个领域扩大了合作。

在5月份的峰会上，韩国总统李在明和日本首相高市早苗同意推进供应链合作，包括关键矿产领域，并加强能源安全。

水岛表示：“我相信，在当今世界分裂的时代，两国在互信基础上开展合作，不仅符合两国的利益，也有助于印太地区乃至世界的稳定与繁荣。”

该年度论坛已举办至第三届，旨在汇聚两国政界、商界和学术界人士，探讨在全球经济日益分裂、世界经济格局重塑之际，如何建立更紧密的双边经济联系。

韩联社社长兼首席执行官黄大日于2026年11月3日在首尔市中心的首尔乐天大酒店举行的2026年未来经济论坛上致开幕词。（韩联社）

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