National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac (R) speaks with Kim Hyun-jong, first deputy national security adviser, at the presidential office on July 4, 2025. (Image courtesy of Yonhap)
SEOUL, July 4 (Korea Bizwire) — National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac met with his Japanese counterpart, Masataka Okano, in Seoul on Friday to discuss ways to advance bilateral ties as well as a range of issues, including North Korea, the presidential office said.
“Both sides exchanged their opinions on developing South Korea-Japan relations as well as regional and international issues, including those concerning North Korea,” the presidential office said in a statement. “They agreed to continue close communications going forward.”
The meeting came as Okano visited Seoul on Friday, following their first official conversation held by phone on June 13.
(Yonhap)
