Visit to Japan of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea and Mrs. Kim Jong-Pil (Announcement by the Press Secretary/Director-General for Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

August 5, 1999

   The Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea and Mrs. Kim Jong-Pil, accompanied by a suite, will pay an Official Visit to Japan from September 1 to 5, 1999.
   During their stay in Japan, the Prime Minister and Mrs. Kim will be received in audience by Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan.
   Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress will host a Court Luncheon in honor of the Prime Minister and Mrs. Kim.
   The Prime Minister will also hold a meeting with Prime Minister of Japan Keizo Obuchi.
   The Prime Minister of Japan and Mrs. Obuchi will host a Dinner in honor of the Prime Minister and Mrs. Kim.
   The Government of Japan sincerely welcomes the visit of the Prime Minister and Mrs. Kim, which will further strengthen the friendly relations existing between Japan and the Republic of Korea.

Provisional Itinerary
September 1 (Wed)    Morning Arrival at Tokyo International Airport (Haneda)
September 2 (Thu) Morning Welcoming Ceremony
Talk with the Prime Minister of Japan
Evening Dinner hosted by the Prime Minister of Japan and Mrs. Obuchi
September 3 (Fri)    Afternoon Imperial Audience
Court Luncheon
September 4 (Sat)    Afternoon Visit to Kansai
September 5 (Sun)    Evening Departure from Kansai International Airport
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