Takaichi bows farewell to ROK president after temple visit; gesture of close ties cannot hide differing calculations: expert
By: Global Times | Published: Jan 14, 2026 11:14 PM
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday bowed farewell to South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, who was seated in his vehicle, after they toured a World Heritage temple in Japan’s Nara Prefecture. However, analysts and some media believe that despite Takaichi’s meticulous etiquette as host and the fact that the ...