On the 23rd, the Democratic Party of Korea said regarding the summit between President Lee Jae-myung and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, "We sincerely welcome the joint announcement to restore shuttle diplomacy and strengthen forward-looking cooperation for peace and prosperity."
Spokesperson Baek Seung-a stated in a commentary that day, "This is a precious first step for both countries to overcome the painful history of Japanese colonial rule and move toward coexistence and cooperation as true neighbors." She continued, "The announcement of the joint results document from the Korea-Japan summit is particularly significant as it is the first in 17 years. We must face the past while moving toward the future."
Spokesperson Baek noted, "If the leaders of the two countries continue to meet frequently and expand cooperation based on trust and respect, it will become a solid foundation for a new era in Korea-Japan relations," adding, "I will do my best to ensure that today's meeting becomes a historical milestone in connecting the hearts of our people and opening a new future in Korea-Japan relations under the principle of practical diplomacy centered on national interests."
President Lee announced the results of the small-scale and expanded Korea-Japan summit jointly with Japan's Prime Minister at the Prime Minister's Official Residence in Tokyo that afternoon. The two countries agreed to expand human exchanges, including working holidays, as well as cooperation in future industries such as hydrogen and artificial intelligence (AI), as well as in economic, security, and cultural areas. They also agreed to create a 'consultative body' between authorities to jointly address common challenges faced by both countries, including low birth rates, aging populations, concentration in the metropolitan area, agriculture, and disaster safety.