According to Chinese media reports, Kishida reportedly wanted to meet Yoon and inform him that closer ties may continue under the incoming administration.
According to the National Office in Seoul,” Prime Minister Kishida eagerly sought to discuss the future course of development between the two countries” as he prepared to resign.
” The two factors will reflect on the successes of South Korea-Japan co-operation”, it said, and did “discuss the future course of Korea-Japan assistance, regional cooperation and international assistance”.
Kishida “expects to continue to provide constructive advice on the international policy of the son,” the statement read.
At a multilateral conference with China in May, Kishida and Yoon met, and Yoon claimed that confidence and markets had “dramatically increased over the past year,” citing rising bilateral tourism.
Yoon claimed last week that he and Kishida had attended 11 conferences to talk about issues like nuclear-armed North Korea.
No matter which head is in charge of state affairs, participation and synergy between Korea and Japan will continue, Yoon said.