The South Korean and Japanese leaders, whose nations have not always had good relations, have vowed deeper ties at talks. They reaffirmed stronger security coordination and energy cooperation in challenging times.

SEOUL, May 19 (UPI) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi agreed to strengthen supply chain cooperation and boost efforts to secure crude oil and liquefied natural gas amid the ongoing Middle East crisis, both leaders said Tuesday as they met for a summit in Lee's hometown of Andong.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held their fourth meeting in about six months on Tuesday, underscoring the need for greater cooperation between the historical Asian rivals amid global challenges, including the Iran war. Lee hosted Takaichi in his hometown of Andong, a southeastern…

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held their fourth meeting in about six months on Tuesday, underscoring the need for greater cooperation between the hist

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held their fourth meeting in about six months on Tuesday, underscoring the need for greater cooperation between the hist

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived Tuesday at an airport in the South Korean city of Daegu for a two-day trip that will include a summit with President Lee Jae Myung in his hometown of Andong.

Japanese PM Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung meet to strengthen ties amid geopolitical challenges in their hometowns.

Japanese PM Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung meet to strengthen ties amid geopolitical challenges in their hometowns.