Japan-Republic of Korea Relations
Meeting between Mrs. KISHIDA Yuko, Spouse of the Prime Minister of Japan and Mrs. KIM Keon Hee, First lady of the Republic of Korea
March 17, 2023
On March 16th, commencing at 5 p.m. for approximately 90 minutes, Mrs. KISHIDA Yuko, Spouse of the Prime Minister of Japan, had a meeting with Mrs. KIM Geon Hee, First Lady of the Republic of Korea, who is visiting Japan.
- They were delighted to meet again since the G20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia in November 2022, and Mrs. Kishida welcomed Mrs. Kim’s visit to Japan.
- They experienced making seasonal Japanese sweets together in a friendly atmosphere as listening to an explanation on the history and cultural background of Japanese sweets from an instructor.
- Afterwards, they enjoyed the Japanese sweets that they had made, traditional Korean sweets and matcha green tea, and exchanged views on the arts and culture of Japan and the Republic of Korea.