Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's Visit to the Republic of Korea
March 2002
Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi paid an official visit to the Republic of Korea from March 21 to 23, 2002.
During his stay, Prime Minister Koizumi had a meeting with His Excellency Mr. Kim Dae Jung, President of the Republic of Korea.
At the meeting, the two leaders had an exchange of views on such topics as the cooperation for the further development of the Japan-Republic of Korea bilateral relations and policies towards North Korea.
Whilst in Seoul, Prime Minister Koizumi attended an official dinner hosted by President Kim. Prime Minister Koizumi also visited Pusan and Kyonju on 23.
- Overview of the Japan-Republic of Korea Summit Meeting
- Opening Statements by Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and President Kim Dae Jung of the Republic of Korea at the Joint Press Conference (March 22, 2002)
- Speech of Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (at Hotel Shilla, March 22, 2002) (Japanese)
Itinerary
| 21 March (Thur) | Afternoon | Departure from Tokyo Arrival at Seoul Visit to the National Memorial Board |
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| 22 March (Fri) | Morning | Japan-ROK Summit Meeting Signing Ceremony of Japan-ROK Investment Agreement Joint Press Conference |
| Afternoon | Meeting with Prime Minister Lee Han Dong Official Dinner |
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| 23 March (Sat) | Morning | Meetings with the delegation of Political Parties Visit to Pusan |
| Afternoon | Visit to Kyonju Departure from Seoul |
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